The Red Sox responded in kind on Tuesday, filing a complaint against the Yankees claiming that the team uses a camera from its YES television network exclusively to steal signs during games, an assertion the Yankees denied.
It is unclear what penalties, if any, Commissioner Rob Manfred will issue against the Red Sox and whether he will order a more expansive investigation to determine the extent of the Red Sox’ sign-stealing system.
The Red Sox admitted to league investigators that they were able to significantly shorten this communications chain by using electronics.
As part of the inquiry, baseball investigators have interviewed the Red Sox team trainers and outfielder Chris Young, a former Yankees player.
It occurred in the second inning, and Rafael Devers promptly hit a home run, giving the Red Sox a 2-0 lead.
The Red Sox’ tactics will add to the longstanding rivalry with the Yankees.
Several teams logged complaints with the commissioner’s office that the team used binoculars and other unauthorized methods to steal signs. »