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Jose Caballero got nailed for a pitch clock violation—and it sparked a firestorm across the Yankees dugout. MLB reportedly told umpires to skip warnings and just call violations on players like Caballero who linger at the plate, claiming his last-second routine is no longer acceptable. Caballero insists he’s following the rules, even showing he’s looking at the pitcher by the nine-second mark. He felt singled out, calling it “You’re picking on me,” while the manager called the whole mess “very frustrating,” blaming MLB’s constant rule changes. Miscommunication seems to be at the heart of it—the manager didn’t know about the new directive. With Aaron Judge sidelined and the Yankees in a tight race with the surging Red Sox, this controversy adds pressure as they desperately need to find their rhythm.

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