José Caballero - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Not in Tuesday's lineup Caballero is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the White Sox.

Impact Caballero is 1-for-18 with nine strikeouts over his last five games, so he'll get a day to regroup. Anthony Volpe is covering shortstop for the Yankees.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

"Umpires have vendetta against Jose Caballero" - Fans furious over call against $2M Yankees star in Phillies game New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero has been in the news over the last few days after controversial decisions by MLB umpires during his plate appearances.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

NY Yankees' Jose Caballero responds firmly to criticism over at-bat 'antics' New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero has found himself under intense scrutiny lately, with growing buzz surrounding his polarizing game...

6 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Why MLB Is Targeting Yankees' José Caballero For Crackdown On Plate Routine

Here's why MLB is cracking down on Yankees infielder José Caballero's batting routine, which it says amounts to deception.

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Why MLB Is Targeting Yankees' José Caballero For Crackdown On Plate Routine

"Stop being a punk" - Fans rip Jose Caballero over his stall tactics during Yankees vs Pirates game New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero has been in the news after Monday's bench clearing incident in their 8-5 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

MLB umpires target Jose Caballero over pitch clock MLB umpires were told to stop warning Jose Caballero and start calling automatic strikes on his pitch routine.

JULY 22 • USATODAY.COM

Riding pine during nightcap Caballero isn't in the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh.

Impact After going 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts during New York's matinee loss, Caballero will move to the bench to begin the nightcap. Anthony Volpe will step in as the Yankees' shortstop and bat seventh.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Triolo, Mangum lift Pirates over Yankees 5-3 in doubleheader opener after Cole strikes out 11

Jared Triolo and Jake Mangum hit run-scoring singles against Fernando Cruz in the 10th inning, Jacob Gonzalez and Nick Gonzales homered off Gerrit Cole and the Pittsburgh Pirates b...

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Is Jose Caballero breaking rules? Why Yankees hitter is under fire for batter's box tendencies during pitch clock | Sporting News There's really only one line in the rules about this.

JULY 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NY Yankees' Jose Caballero explains benches-clearing incident after Pirates dispute Jose Caballero explained the benches-clearing incident between the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates after Dennis Santana took issue w...

JULY 21 • BOLAVIP.COM

"Corny"; "Loser" - Fans rip Jose Caballero and Dennis Santana over benches-clearing brawl in Yankees vs. Pirates game Tempers flared Monday night during the New York Yankees 8-5 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Yankee Stadium.

JULY 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Benches clear in Pirates-Yankees game after Santana shouts at Caballero

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana said he yelled at José Caballero for taking too long to get ready in the batter’s box, triggering a heated altercation in Monday night’s...

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Jazz Chisholm Jr. homers twice and drives in 5 as Yankees sink Pirates 8-5 after benches clear

Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the New York Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirat...

JULY 21 • Associated Press

On bench for matinee Caballero is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.

Impact The 29-year-old went 0-for-4 during the first game of the second half Friday but will hit the bench Sunday for Game 1 of the twin bill. Anthony Volpe is picking up a start at shortstop in place of Caballero, who seems likely to rejoin the lineup for the nightcap, either at shortstop or another position.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Second-Half Storylines: 10 Big Questions That Will Shape The Stretch Run

With only seven teams more than four games out of a playoff spot, there’s plenty to watch for as the second half gets underway.

JULY 16 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Second-Half Storylines: 10 Big Questions That Will Shape The Stretch Run

Yankees win 5-3, sweep 3 games from the Nationals despite trailing after 7 innings in each

Ben Rice hit a two-run triple in the top of the eighth inning to give the New York Yankees their third straight come-from-behind victory over the Washington Nationals, 5-3

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Resting Saturday Caballero isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Washington.

Impact Caballero will catch a breather Saturday after tallying four hits in his last three games while collecting an RBI and a pair of steals. While he rests, Anthony Volpe will pick up a start at shortstop and bat eighth.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees visit the Nationals to open 3-game series

The Washington Nationals host the New York Yankees to begin a three-game series

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Who's at shortstop today? Anthony Volpe, Jose Caballero both start for Yankees vs. Rays | Sporting News This appears to be a day-to-day decision from Yankees manager Aaron Boone.

JULY 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

"Gambled on an aura farm and lost badly" - Fans mock $2M Yankees star for bizarre action at the plate vs. Rays New York Yankees utility player Jose Caballero found himself at the center of criticism after an unusual moment at the plate during the Yankees’ 6-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.

JULY 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Seymore strikes out 12 as Rays beat Yankees 6-4; New York fans 17 times for the 2nd straight game

Hunter Feduccia and Yandy Diaz hit consecutive home runs in the fourth inning, Ian Seymour struck out 12 and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 6-4

JULY 8 • Associated Press

Caballero hits 2 homers, Schlittler pitches 8 innings as the Yankees beat the Rays 5-1

Cam Schlittler pitched eight innings for the second time this season, José Caballero homered twice and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1

JULY 7 • Associated Press

Crushes two homers Monday Caballero went 2-for-3 with two home runs and four RBI during the Yankees' 5-1 win over the Rays on Monday.

Impact Monday's game was scoreless until Caballero smacked a three-run homer off Griffin Jax in the fifth inning, and the former followed that up with a solo shot in the eighth that gave the Yankees a 4-1 lead. It was Cabellero's first multi-homer game since Aug. 19, 2025 against Tampa Bay, and the 29-year-old infielder is up to 10 long balls on the season. He is slashing .249/.304/.407 with 20 steals and 33 RBI across 277 plate appearances this season.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. exits game against Twins with toe injury

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. left Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Twins after the fifth inning because of right big toe discomfort

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Sitting Saturday Caballero is not in the Yankees' starting lineup against the Twins on Saturday.

Impact Caballero will get a breather after going 1-for-3 with a steal, an RBI single and a run scored in Friday's 5-2 win over Minnesota. Anthony Volpe will draw the start at shortstop and bat fifth in Saturday's contest.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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