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Boone earned his 5th straight AL-leading ejection streak while arguing a balk call from Will Little during a 11-4 loss to the Angels, underscoring ongoing umpiring tensions amid ABS implementation.
Boone pressed for clarity on the balk ruling, reiterating that he wasn’t disputing the play so much as seeking a fuller explanation.
The loss arrived as Yankees hopefuls Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón neared returns, with Cole on a mid-40s pitch count in a rehab assignment and Rodón awaiting live batting practice.
Rodón’s return from elbow surgery looms, with live batting practice planned soon and a rehab schedule that could see him back by the second week of May.
Oswald Peraza dominated his former team in the series, contributing a multi-hit performance with extra-base hits and RBIs.
The Yankees’ automated ball-strike system challenges faded by the bottom of the third inning, reflecting ongoing debate over ABS technology.
Boone remains a frequent ejection figure, having led the AL in ejections in each of the last five seasons, highlighting his on-field dispute pattern.
The ongoing umpire discussion intersects with ABS and recent debates over ball-strike accuracy amid heightened scrutiny of calls.
The postgame piece promotes Post Sports+ for deeper Yankees coverage and real-time updates, signaling expanded fan engagement options.
The article frames Boone’s ejection within a season marked by tense managerial commentary and broader umpiring scrutiny amid evolving technology.

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Doval allowed a game-tying homer to Kansas City’s Vinnie Pasquantino in a pivotal seventh inning, threatening a close win.
Boone said Doval has been “really good, sharp [and] the strike-throwing is there,” but inconsistencies persist.
Boone indicated the bullpen will continue to rely on Doval despite recent rough outings.
David Bednar earned his sixth save in a 4-2 win that featured a bullpen largely effective in key moments.
Boone explained the balk call from Thursday as correct and said the team will keep challenging in ABS.
The Yankees’ offense benefited from Brenton Headrick’s solid outing in relief alongside the bullpen’s late-game bullpen performance.
Anthony Volpe’s rehab continued with Double-A Somerset as Caballero’s role remained in flux.
Caballero’s future role could shift back to utility ahead of Volpe’s major-league return.
The Yankees sit mid-pack in challenging decisions at the plate as part of ABS, according to Statcast metrics.
Boone indicated the team plans to keep Doval in high-leverage situations despite recent fluctuations.

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