Umpiring

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A baseball batter strategically delaying the pitch clock during a tense game under stadium lights, with the clock timer visible.

Why MLB Batters Are Strategically Delaying the Pitch Clock

During a recent game in Toronto, home-plate umpire Steven Jaschinski laid down the law, warning batter Jose Caballero for 'intentionally delaying' the game.

Marco Moretti·July 8, 2026