MLB world reacts to Toronto Blue Jays contacting league regarding positioning of New York Yankees base coaches before Aaron Judge's home run

In case you were worried New York Yankees star Aaron Judge's homer wasn't a big enough story, the Toronto Blue Jays have blown it out of proportion. During his at-bat, Judge looked towards the dugout before promptly hitting a home run on the next pitch. Some immediately jumped to the conclusion that he was cheating, but it is more likely the pitcher was tipping his pitches, or that Judge is just that good.Bringing in the position of the base coaches seems to imply that they were outside the designated zones with intent. Perhaps they were standing too close to the field of play and were able to hear the PitchCom device worn by the first baseman. If that were the case, it is hard to blame the Toronto Blue Jays for being upset, but there is no proof.Keegan Matherson, a beat reporter for The Athletic who covers the Blue Jays, reported on the team's discussions with the league.Keegan Matheson@KeeganMathesonThe #BlueJays spoke with the league this morning about last night's game.At this point, Toronto seems to be taking issue with where New York's bases coaches were positioned, which contradicts Judge's answer post-game.22033The #BlueJays spoke with the league this morning about last night's game.At this point, Toronto seems to be taking issue with where New York's bases coaches were positioned, which contradicts Judge's answer post-game.Shi Davidi, a reporter for Sportsnet, shared an image of where the coaches were standing in the eighth inning.Shi Davidi@ShiDavidiBased on current info, MLB doesn't believe a major violation of rules occurred last night, though the league reviewed one specific area with the Blue Jays.Based on John Schneider's comments, that's likely tied to positioning of Yankees base coaches (circled below in 8th inning)236Based on current info, MLB doesn't believe a major violation of rules occurred last night, though the league reviewed one specific area with the Blue Jays.Based on John Schneider's comments, that's likely tied to positioning of Yankees base coaches (circled below in 8th inning) https://t.co/nHPZYeL0uxThe New York Yankees would have likely won that game handily without the Aaron Judge home run, so this whole situation is unique. The fact that the Toronto Blue Jays are hammering this point in Game 1 of the series likely means the story isn't over yet. This was an easy opportunity for fans of basically any MLB team to roast the Blue Jays. It is exceedingly rare for the Yankees to have defenders, but many are siding with them on this one. Bronx Bombers Beat@bomberbeat2@KeeganMatheson Such an embarrassing franchise26@KeeganMatheson Such an embarrassing franchiseMatthew Rose (NYY 24-19 DALTON KINCAID SZN)@AllenEnjoyerThis is just sad shit lmaooo twitter.com/keeganmatheson…Keegan Matheson@KeeganMathesonThe #BlueJays spoke with the league this morning about last night's game.At this point, Toronto seems to be taking issue with where New York's bases coaches were positioned, which contradicts Judge's answer post-game.240The #BlueJays spoke with the league this morning about last night's game.At this point, Toronto seems to be taking issue with where New York's bases coaches were positioned, which contradicts Judge's answer post-game.This is just sad shit lmaooo twitter.com/keeganmatheson…Michael Genito@mgenito31@KeeganMatheson Scenario: power hitter62HR in 20222022 AL MVP6th consecutive sliderSlider hangs over the middleObviously, a Judge HR. He looked at the Yankees dugout for less than a second, and you’re telling me he could get some type of sign and refocus in that short of a time? Ridiculous50@KeeganMatheson Scenario: power hitter62HR in 20222022 AL MVP6th consecutive sliderSlider hangs over the middleObviously, a Judge HR. He looked at the Yankees dugout for less than a second, and you’re telling me he could get some type of sign and refocus in that short of a time? RidiculousNick Lombardi 💻✍@NickLombardiSK@KeeganMatheson Is it fair to blame Judge if a pitcher can't stop tipping pitches? Again that's even if the baseless claim is true.10@KeeganMatheson Is it fair to blame Judge if a pitcher can't stop tipping pitches? Again that's even if the baseless claim is true.Toronto sports depression@SadLeafFan17@KeeganMatheson You’ve gotta be kidding me who cares about this18@KeeganMatheson You’ve gotta be kidding me who cares about thisThe Sports Clash@TheSportsClash@KeeganMatheson Blue Jays should probably be more concerned that their “ace” cant locate any of his pitches23@KeeganMatheson Blue Jays should probably be more concerned that their “ace” cant locate any of his pitchesThe American League East is the most competitive division in baseball, and now it may be the most contentious. This kind of feud could easily spill over to the Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Rays or Boston Red Sox. All it takes is for one team to get a little paranoid over potential malfeasances to start seeing them everywhere.Tom Scholes ⚾️@_TomScholes@KeeganMatheson Are Blue Jays fans even that concerned about it or is it all from the club?1@KeeganMatheson Are Blue Jays fans even that concerned about it or is it all from the club?🇺🇸Editor09🇺🇸@Editor_BX@KeeganMatheson Jays2@KeeganMatheson Jays https://t.co/cEhtRLMWDrBring Back Afinogenov@doozclooz@KeeganMatheson Yanks need to start a brawl tonight I’m so serious@KeeganMatheson Yanks need to start a brawl tonight I’m so seriousThe Blue Jays are taking it in the teeth on this one, and the MLB world won't forget anytime soon.The New York Yankees and Aaron Judge just got some extra motivation for next game against Toronto Blue JaysNew York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue JaysAs if they weren't juiced up enough for the divisional game, the Yankees have something to prove now: that they don't need to break any rules to beat one of the American League's best teams.The Toronto Blue Jays just gave Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees all the ammunition they need for Tuesday night's big game.

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