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Yankees’ Visible Pitch-Relays Expose Scherzer’s Tell in Series-Clinching Win

Blue Jays and Max Scherzer acknowledged a readable changeup tell that is legal to exploit without electronics.

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New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, right, celebrates with Ben Rice (22) after Rice hit a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Overview

  • Cody Bellinger and Aaron Judge used conspicuous arm motions to relay Max Scherzer’s changeup during the first inning, setting up Ben Rice’s 10-pitch, three-run homer for a 4-3 Yankees win.
  • Scherzer said opponents can pick his changeup from first base, noted he tried to hide it by moving his glove but had not fixed the issue, and exited after 4.1 innings with 17 changeups thrown.
  • Manager John Schneider called the Yankees’ sign reading fair game and said Toronto must stop giving cues away, while first baseman Ty France said the signaling was obvious.
  • The victory moved New York to 80-63, two games behind Toronto in the AL East with 19 to play, and 1.5 games up on Boston for the top AL wild card spot.
  • This was the latest example of the Yankees openly relaying tells, following July incidents against the Mariners and Braves, with players describing pregame planning and a preference for clear signals, and a former pitcher suggesting decoy grips as a counter.