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sports2 years ago

Padres' Robert Suárez Suspended 10 Games for Sticky Substance, Appeals Decision

San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suárez has been suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball for using banned sticky substances. Suárez was ejected from a game after having sticky stuff on his left wrist and arm, although he denied using any banned substances and claimed it was sunscreen. He has appealed the suspension, and any punishment will be delayed until the appeal is resolved. Suárez is the sixth pitcher to be penalized for using sticky stuff since MLB began cracking down on foreign substances in 2021.

via ESPN|
#mlb#padres#robert-suarez
sports2 years ago

MLB Commissioner Addresses A's Move to Vegas and Controversies.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred addressed the impending move of the Oakland A's to Las Vegas, stating that the team must file an application before relocation can be approved. Manfred also discussed the A's historically bad season and financial limitations. He also commented on the ongoing enforcement of sticky stuff and the Pride Night controversies, stating that MLB leaves it up to individual clubs to decide how to celebrate Pride Month.

via Yahoo Sports|
#mlb#oakland-as#pride-night
sports2 years ago

"Yankees and Blue Jays ignite 'old-school' rivalry with statement series win"

The rivalry between the Yankees and Blue Jays has intensified over the past few years, culminating in a four-game series filled with drama and absurdity. The series included allegations of cheating, rule-breaking, and petty complaints, but no all-out brawl. The decrease in divisional games has intensified the showdowns they do have, with this series dripping in drama. The article also discusses the subjective nature of sticky-stuff inspections and the promotion of Yankees pitching prospect Will Warren to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

via New York Post |
#blue-jays#pitching-prospect#rivalry
sports2 years ago

Aaron Judge's Impact on the Yankees and Beyond.

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German has accepted his 10-game suspension for failing a sticky-stuff inspection during his start on Tuesday. German declined to appeal the suspension and an undisclosed fine, which means the Yankees will have to play a man short for 10 games. German insisted he was only using the rosin bag on the mound, but umpires disagreed. The Yankees will have to pick up the pieces of how to survive the next 10 games with a 25-man roster.

via New York Post |
#domingo-german#rosin#sports
sports2 years ago

"Yankees' Germán Ejected for Sticky Substance, Sparks Controversy with Blue Jays"

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after being checked for foreign substances. Crew chief James Hoye said Germán's hand was the "stickiest I've ever felt," and added it was "definitely not rosin." Germán denied using an illegal substance and will be able to appeal the automatic 10-game suspension that comes with a foreign substance ejection. MLB has ramped up foreign substance enforcement this season.

via CBS Sports|
#ejection#mlb#new-york-yankees
sports2 years ago

Yankees' Germán Ejected Over Sticky Stuff Amid Tensions with Blue Jays.

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after being checked for foreign substances, but denied that he had run afoul of MLB's sticky stuff rules. Germán's ejection comes one night after Aaron Judge was accused of cheating. The Blue Jays dugout also exchanged words with Yankees third base coach Luis Rojas regarding his position in the coach's box.

via CBS Sports|
#ejection#mlb#new-york-yankees
sports2 years ago

Yankees' Germán Ejected for Sticky Substance Check Amid Cheating Accusations.

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after being checked for foreign substances. Germán's spin rates were right in line with his season averages, but MLB monitors pitches for spin rate variation to nab potential sticky stuff users. Foreign substance ejections come with an automatic 10-game suspension, though Germán will be able to appeal. MLB has ramped up foreign substance enforcement this season.

via CBS Sports|
#ejection#mlb#new-york-yankees
sports2 years ago

Max Scherzer's Adjustments and Ejection Amidst MLB Crackdown.

Max Scherzer, one of the great pitchers of our generation, needs to adjust to new MLB rules, including the pitch clock and sticky stuff crackdown, to sustain his greatness and help the $358 million Mets. Scherzer was ejected for using an illegal foreign substance during a game against the Dodgers, and a possible 10-game suspension would further compromise the Mets' rotation. Scherzer needs to adapt to baseball in 2023, accept the landscape has changed, and figure all of this out soon.

via The Athletic|
#max-scherzer#mlb#new-york-mets
sports2 years ago

"Twins Manager Ejected and Yankees Pitcher Checked for Sticky Substance in Intense Game"

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was ejected during his team's game against the New York Yankees after a lengthy check and discussion regarding Yankees starting pitcher Domingo Germán and his possible use of a grip-enhancing substance. The issue was later clarified to be about Germán's use of rosin, which is permissible by pitchers with certain qualifiers. Germán was allowed to continue pitching, and he ended up with a career-high 11 strikeouts and no walks in the game.

via CBS Sports|
#ejection#minnesota-twins#mlb
sports2 years ago

"Twins manager ejected and Germán stays in game after umpire's sticky-stuff check"

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was ejected during his team's game against the New York Yankees after a lengthy check and discussion regarding Yankees starter Domingo Germán and his possible use of a grip-enhancing substance. Germán was allowed to continue pitching, suggesting that umpires did not discover clear evidence of "sticky stuff," which led to Baldelli's argument and ejection. MLB announced ramped-up checks for the use of foreign substances by pitchers prior to the start of this season.

via CBS Sports|
#ejection#minnesota-twins#mlb