If the Yankees had hoped to deal a significant blow to the Red Sox when they accused Boston of using electronics to steal signs from their catchers during a series at Fenway Park last month, they didn’t get their wish Friday.

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the Red Sox were guilty of the charge and fined them an undisclosed amount, but he also fined the Yankees a lesser amount for improper use of a bullpen phone during a previous season.

As expected, there was no discipline of any player or coach — and neither team lost a draft pick.

Every team in the majors was also notified “future violations of this type will be subject to more serious sanctions, including the possible loss of draft picks.”

“It’s over,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said after the penalties were made public. “We move forward, and that’s all I can tell you.”

The funds from the fines will be donated to hurricane relief efforts in Florida.
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