Yankees' Jose Caballero faces pitch clock scrutiny during doubleheader

Jose Caballero encountered controversy regarding his batting routine during a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 22, 2026. MLB officials informed umpires that Caballero's practice of waiting to acknowledge the pitcher constituted deception, resulting in a pitch clock violation. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed frustration, stating that the league hadn't communicated the change in enforcement. Willie Randolph raised concerns that the pressure may affect Caballero's performance, as the batter believes he is being unfairly targeted. The Yankees lost the doubleheader opener 5-3 in 10 innings.

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