Hunter Dobbins, the rookie pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, stirred some controversy last week with a bold statement: he would retire before pitching for the New York Yankees. However, after a conflicting report emerged, he clarified that his assertions regarding his father's past with the Yankees were not deliberate falsehoods.

Dobbins noted that his father, Lance Dobbins, had a rich personal history that involved claims of being drafted by the Yankees, which a recent New York Post article contested by failing to find supporting records. Hunter admitted that his understanding was based more on family stories than verified facts.

Scheduled to pitch again against the Yankees, Dobbins emphasized his focus on the game rather than the surrounding narrative. With a current season record of 3-1 and a 4.20 ERA, he acknowledged the historic rivalry between the Red Sox and Yankees, expressing that such stories only add to the excitement.