Joba Chamberlain slams Yankees for defensive meltdown in loss to Blue Jays originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

In a loss that felt all too familiar, the New York  Yankees fell apart defensively Monday night, and one former Yankee didn’t hold back.

Joba Chamberlain, once the phenom in the Bronx, vented his frustration online as the Yankees unraveled in a 4–1 loss to the Blue Jays. The breaking point? Another meltdown marked by unforced errors and unforced flashbacks.

“Maybe… dumbdamentals,” Chamberlain posted on X, quote-tweeting a fan lamenting the team’s lack of baseball basics. It wasn’t just a one-liner either. When another fan called the Yankees’ sloppy play “painful,” Chamberlain replied, “I hate to say it, but sometimes it’s hard to watch. Like what can we do next…”

It was a sentiment plenty of Yankees fans shared in real time. Anthony Volpe committed his 12th error of the season. That is not only the most among American League shortstops, but the most among AL position players, according to Katie Sharp. Oswald Peraza added one of his own at third base. Just like that, a 1–0 lead turned into a three-run deficit, and the spiral felt less like a slip and more like a pattern.

It’s not the first time Volpe’s defense has come under fire. And it’s not the first time a former Yankee has spoken up. Earlier this month, Alex Rodriguez joined Michael Kay on his radio show and discussed Volpe’s struggles. 

 Now Chamberlain’s chiming in, echoing a sense of dismay that’s grown louder with every misplay.

The Yankees dropped to four game back in the AL East behind the Blue Jays, who they are 2-6 against this season. That’s a lot of ground to cover when you are giving away outs. 

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.