AP Spotlight Yankees' José Caballero loses first robot challenge of ball/strike call JANIE McCAULEY Associated Press Mar 26, 2026 Mar 26, 2026 Updated 16 hrs ago 0 1 of 2 San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb works against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco on Wednesday. Jeff Chiu, Associated Press New York Yankees' José Caballero, right, hits an RBI double in front of San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey, left, during the second inning of a baseball game in San Francisco on Wednesday. Jeff Chiu, Associated Press Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save JANIE McCAULEY Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — New York's José Caballero thought for sure the pitch from Logan Webb had missed the strike zone, so he challenged — making major league history in the process.kAmr232==6C@ =@DE E96 7:CDE 492==6?86 E2<6? 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