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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Camera catches Yankees player Anthony Volpe's dad going off on Mets fan
The post Camera catches Yankees player Anthony Volpe's dad going off on Mets fan appeared first on ClutchPoints. Struggling in New York is an extremely brutal situation to suffer through, particularly during the Subway Series. Imagine then how difficult it is to be the father of a player who is getting eviscerated for said struggles. New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is in the midst of a dreadful stretch, scuffling at the plate, making costly errors and accidentally nailing teammate Aaron Judge in the face with a ball. Mets fans are lapping it all up, and reveling in his massive slump. Advertisement Evidently, Volpe's dad reached his breaking point. A visibly irate man identified as Michael Volpe, according to Jomboy Media, shouted obscenities at a Mets supporter for ostensibly 'bad-mouthing' his son. 'Let's go, let's go,' he said, while the woman sitting next to him did her best to temper his rage. Even the daily rendition of 'God Bless America' could not inspire some unity, as insults continued to fly. The Mets fan, who appeared to be taking in the game with his son, offered a sarcastic response that only stoked Volpe's fury. 'Your son is the best,' he said, before his new rival called him a 'scumbag.' The uncomfortable people who were forced to endure this tense exchange got a glimpse of the vitriol one could sometimes experience during a Yankees-Mets clash. Obviously, however, this was not merely about the game itself. A combustible environment took shape in this section of Citi Field, and although the dispute seemingly reached its natural end before true chaos erupted, the damage is done. Anthony Volpe will surely be questioned about his father's incendiary reaction, which is not something he will want to expend energy on while he desperately tries to break out of a lingering funk. Advertisement The 2019 first-round draft pick, who grew up has a diehard Yankees fan and even attended the 2009 World Series parade, continues to find himself under intense scrutiny for his offensive limitations. He is batting .219 with a .398 slugging percentage and .695 OPS in 362 plate appearances this season, failing to record a multi-hit game since June 21. Anthony Volpe, Yankees must stay strong While some will call it juvenile, a New York ballplayer who is posting such measly production will inevitably get skewered by fans. Volpe and his family should understand this as well as anyone, considering all the emotion they have invested in this franchise and sport over the years. Tensions are even higher when the state's two clubs collide. Following Juan Soto's defection to Queens, the Yankees-Mets rivalry has escalated to new levels. One must prepare for the worst when crossing into hostile territory. Advertisement Although it is hard to weigh in on this specific situation without knowing what was exactly said between the two men, Michael Volpe should anticipate unflattering remarks about his son. Withstanding it is no easy task, however, and it becomes far more grueling when protective instincts activate. Anthony Volpe has to look ahead, as he continues to search for answers at the plate, The young SS already has a Gold Glove to his name and has posted a 3-plus WAR in his first two MLB campaigns. He still has time to improve from an offensive standpoint. But until he does, the mockery will not relent. Related: Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. teases All-Star Game 'fit' Related: Aaron Judge gets 100% real about Yankees' focus after ending skid
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Struggling Yankees star's dad gets into explosive argument with Mets fan
The father of New York Yankees star Anthony Volpe was seen in a heated argument with a rival fan - as he jumped to the defense of his son. The incident occurred during the Yankees' 6-4 win over the New York Mets and was caught on camera by another fan, who later posted it onto social media. In the clip, Volpe's father - Michael - could be seen remonstrating with the rival fan while his wife, Isabelle, tried to calm him down. The clip begins with Michael shouting: 'Let's go!' at a Mets fan, whose face was out of shot throughout the video. It's unclear what the supporter said to agitate Volpe's father however he was seen shouting: 'Bad mouthing my son. F*** you. F*** you. F*** you. Bad mouthing my son you scum bag. You f***ing scumbag.' Another supporter could be heard in the background saying: 'Your son's the best'. It's unclear whether it was a sarcastic comment to try and further agitate Volpe's dad. @shlomo_szmidt Anthony volpes dad getting into it and defending his son from some Mets fans at citi field today @ESPN @MLB @MLB Network @YES Network @Barstool Sports @House of Highlights #volpe #yankees #yankeesbaseball #mlb #newyork #newyorkyankees #citifield #subwayseries #dad #baseballdad #viral #viralmoment #yankeesfan #viralvideo #fyp ♬ original sound - shlomo szmidt The situation was unable to escalate further as, during the argument, 'God Bless America' began playing at Citi Field and fans quickly rose to their feet. It's no secret that Yankees star Volpe has struggled in recent times. He went 1-for-11 during the Subway Series as his side fell to two defeats out of three. The 24-year-old is slashing .219/.296/.398 and is third among MLB shortstops in errors this year with 11. Moreover, Volpe leads the MLB in runners left on base while at bat - 176 - which perhaps indicates his struggle to perform when it matters most. He has, however, hit 10 home runs and produced 48 RBIs, across 89 games, for the Yankees. There is still plenty of time in the season to Volpe to turn his form around and prove his doubters wrong - and his father right.
Fox News
5 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Father of struggling Yankees shortstop confronts trash-talking Mets fan during Subway Series
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe's struggles led to some trash talk by a New York Mets fan on Sunday afternoon in Queens. Volpe's father, Michael, was in earshot, and he made sure the heckler was addressed. Before the signing of "God Bless America" at Citi Field during the Yankees' 6-4 win over the Mets on Sunday, Michael was caught on video exploding on a Mets fan in between innings. The video showed what appeared to be his daughter Olivia trying to hold him back, but whatever the Mets fan said sent him over the edge. The expletive-laden retort from Michael showed he wasn't happy at all with it. Michael was repeating, "Let's go!" to the Mets fan multiple times in the TikTok video that went viral. "Bad mouthing my son. F--- you. F--- you," he shouted back at the Mets fan." The Mets fan was seen standing up and pointing in Michael's direction while others stood for the patriotic song. It's been a rough go for Volpe of late on the field, as he went 1-of-11 in the Yankees-Mets series. His lone hit was a home run on Saturday, when the Mets won 12-6 to take the series at home after winning the first game on Friday night. The season has been a rollercoaster for Volpe, who is slashing .219/.296/.398 with 10 homers and 48 RBI over 89 games thus far. He is also third among MLB shortstops in errors this year with 11. And one stat Yankees fans have been pointing at recently is Volpe leading MLB in runners left on base while at bat (176), meaning he hasn't been able to get hits to bring players around the bases to score. More stats show why that is the case this year, as Volpe is hitting just 1.96 (20-for-102) with runners in scoring position this season. He has had ample opportunities given his usual, middle-of-the-pack position in the Yankees' lineup each night. There is still an entire second half of the MLB season for Volpe to turn things around, but while Yankees fans have been vocal about their displeasure with his play of late, an opposing fan apparently took things too far to the point where his father did not want to hear it. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
