Yankees manager defends Jose Caballero after bench-clearing incident

Yankee Stadium saw another bench-clearing incident on July 21 during a game between the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates. The situation escalated over Jose Caballero's pitch-clock tactics after a double play, prompting a confrontation with Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed support for Caballero, stating he did nothing wrong and highlighting the pitch-clock rules that govern batters and pitchers. The altercation lasted over a minute without physical confrontation, and Boone noted the unusual timing issues that can arise in such situations. The Yankees aim to rebound as they continue their four-game series against the Pirates.

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