Former New York Yankees player responds to the Los Angeles Dodgers' disrespectful comments after World Series loss, sparking controversy and reigniting the rivalry between the two MLB teams. The New York Yankees won’t easily forget the comments that emerged from the rival camp after the Los Angeles Dodgers’ victory in the MLB World Series.

The Yankees came painfully close to winning it all in 2024, only to fall short in the World Series. But for former Yankees infielder Jon Berti, what stood out even more than the loss itself was the way people talked about it afterward.

Jon Berti didn’t appreciate the trash talk that came from the Dodgers clubhouse after Los Angeles defeated the Yankees in the World Series last October. In fact, the disrespect crossed a line in Berti’s mind to the point that they were diminishing what the Yankees had done to reach the Fall Classic in the first place.

However, according to Chicago Cubs (and ex-New York) third baseman Jon Berti, the Dodgers' trash talk after finishing off their title crossed a line. "I don't know if I've ever he