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Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected from Monday’s game against the A’s due to a misunderstanding involving comments from fans. On Tuesday, the YES Network broadcast took some jabs at home plate umpires, with broadcasters Ryan Ruocco and John Flaherty joking about a possible Hunter Wendelstedt impression. Wendelstedt had defended his decision to eject Boone, despite video evidence seemingly exonerating the Yankees skipper. Other umpires have also been involved in dugout confrontations, with Giants announcer Duane Kuiper and Mets play-by-play man Gary Cohen making light of similar situations.

Major League Baseball will examine the altercation between Yankees manager Aaron Boone, home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt, and a fan seated behind the Yankees dugout on Monday. The incident occurred after Boone was ejected from the game just five pitches in for disputing a hit-by-pitch call. Wendelstedt claims that Boone’s ejection was due to a “cheap shot” comment from the Yankees bench, not from the fan. However, Boone maintains that he did not make any comments and that it was the fan who heckled the umpire. MLB will review the incident and could potentially impose discipline if warranted.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected from Monday’s game against Oakland after umpire Hunter Wendelstedt misinterpreted a remark as coming from Boone rather than a fan. Despite Boone’s protests, he was ejected for the second time this season, sparking controversy and questions about the fairness of umpires’ decisions.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected from Monday’s 2-0 loss to the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning over a remark that Boone claims was made by a fan behind the dugout instead of him. Although Boone attempted to appeal the ejection after the game, he is now subject to a further investigation by Major League Baseball and faces a possible suspension.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone was unjustly ejected from a game by umpire Hunter Wendelstedt due to comments made by a fan. Despite clear video evidence of the fan’s involvement, Wendelstedt refused to change his decision, claiming that Boone, as manager, was responsible for all actions within the dugout.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected from Monday’s game against the Oakland Athletics after home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt misinterpreted a remark made by a fan.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected from Monday’s game against the Oakland Athletics after a fan behind the dugout made a remark to the plate umpire. Boone, who was questioning whether Oakland’s Esteury Ruiz swung at a pitch, was ejected by umpire Hunter Wendelstedt after the first pitch to Tyler Nevin. Wendelstedt had earlier warned Boone that he would be ejected if he continued to yell at him. Boone and other Yankees pointed to the fan behind the dugout, and Boone ran onto the field to make his point that he didn’t say anything. Wendelstedt responded that he didn’t care who said it, and Boone was gone. This is the second time Boone has been ejected this season and the 35th time in seven seasons as Yankees manager.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected from Monday’s game against the Oakland A’s after questioning home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt’s call on a hit-by-pitch. Wendelstedt told Boone he wouldn’t tolerate any more barking from the dugout and ejected him after Boone claimed he didn’t say anything. A fan above the Yankees’ dugout may have said something inappropriate, but it was clear that Boone was following Wendelstedt’s orders not to yell at him. The incident highlights the need for more accountability for umpires when they make mistakes.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected from Monday’s game against the Oakland Athletics after a fan behind the dugout made a remark to plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt. Boone, who had been questioning a call on the field, was ejected after Wendelstedt heard the fan’s comment and believed Boone was directing it at him. Bench coach Brad Ausmus took over as acting manager.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected from Monday’s game against the Oakland Athletics just five pitches into the game. The ejection came after Boone argued with home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt over a hit-by-pitch call. Boone claimed that he did not say anything to Wendelstedt, but the umpire ejected him anyway, saying, “I don’t care who said it. You’re gone.”