The New York Yankees fumbled one of the biggest trades in recent memory, and the culprit isn’t a rival GM or a bad contract—it’s reportedly their own security guard. If true, this could go down as one of the most embarrassing occurrences in franchise history.

Now, Buckle up! In a bizarre twist fit for a back-page scandal, this story only gets weirder with fresh allegations.

Remember how Juan Soto leaving the New York Yankees got connected with a security guard? Dan Bartels’ tweet back then left fans wondering: Did a clubhouse enforcer really chase away a generational talent? And now the wrapper around the chocolate is slowly starting to come off.

While the allegations of not allowing Soto’s family members and their chief into some parts of the New York Yankees stadium are still ringing fresh, we hear news of how poorly comedian Chris Diestefno was treated. Being a close friend of the Cohen family, he went to one of the Yankees-Mets games. And when his stepson tried to touch the dirt, all hell let loose.

Distephno says, “I go on the field, right, with the Mets’ owner family. They bring me on the Yankees-Mets, right, me in Yankee Stadium. I’m a guest of the Mets. Beautiful thing. On the field. Love it. I’m with my stepson. Big baseball fan. We’re having a good time. Yes. My stepson goes and tries to…you know, put his hands on the dirt. Right, hands in the dirt, nice. Right, the Yankees security runs over, sprints over, and starts screaming at my stepson.”

Yes, we are in shock too! When things like this start to happen you start questioning yourself. All the 13-year-old tried to do was put his hand in the dirt and you started to scream at him. This can’t be right. After the Cohen family tells him they are with them, the guard reportedly screams at them, too. But then comes the heartfelt gesture by Steve Cohen himself.

He gifted a jar of dirt to Distephno’s stepson from the Citi Field. Another Yankees mess-up and another Mets win!

If the Bronx Bombers really lost Juan Soto because of a security guard, then what else would you call it other than self-sabotage for the Yankees? Maybe next time, they’ll guard their roster better than their infield dirt.

But the core values of the New York Yankees are not that superficial, really!

More than a game: The New York Yankees’ stand against racism in baseball

As a centerpiece of Major League Baseball, the New York Yankees apply major efforts to eliminate racism and establish broader access through their sports platform and the community that unfolds around them.

The 2021 establishment of their Diversity and Inclusion Committee has brought attention to organizational diversity, education, socioeconomic development, social responsibility, and health and wellness through strategic focus areas. The initiative works to resolve institutional inequalities while creating a more accessible atmosphere for everyone.

The New York Yankees joined forces with the City University of New York (CUNY) to create a program offering CUNY students and alumni chances to encounter career paths in sports and job opportunities available at the organization. Through this initiative, the organization aims to connect different student demographics at CUNY while establishing career routes for minority communities within sports.

And through their Diversity and Inclusion Committee, the New York Yankees showed dedication to social responsibility by teaming up with T-Mobile for a donation of $1 million.

With this donation, the organization provided free and unlimited internet access to approximately 11,000 Bronx public school students. This aimed to support students for one year. It was designed to combat digital inequality among disadvantaged populations.

While these initiatives mark progress, the New York Yankees’ journey toward inclusivity is ongoing. By acknowledging past shortcomings and actively promoting diversity, the organization strives to set a standard in professional sports. The true test lies in the sustained impact of these efforts and their influence on the broader baseball community.

Do you think such a team can have a part in driving people away? Let’s hear it from you!