🚫MLB is enforcing a ban on foreign substances used by pitchers.
🔎Umpires are checking pitchers more often and more thoroughly.
⚾️The quality and consistency of MLB baseballs have been a subject of debate.
🌧️The mud used on baseballs may soon be banned.
🌡️Pitchers are using rosin and sweat to create sticky substances.
Why is MLB cracking down on foreign substances now?
—The increased use of foreign substances by pitchers has led to unfair advantages, statistical imbalances, and controversy.
How are umpires checking pitchers for foreign substances?
—Umpires are conducting more frequent and thorough checks between innings to ensure compliance.
What role does the mud play in MLB baseballs?
—Mud is applied to baseballs to improve grip, but its consistency and application have been a topic of discussion.
Why are pitchers using rosin and sweat?
—Pitchers argue that sweat and rosin create natural stickiness that helps with grip and control.
What are the potential consequences for pitchers using foreign substances?
—Pitchers using foreign substances face ejection, suspensions, and damage to their reputation.
00:00MLB is cracking down on the use of foreign substances by pitchers.
04:35Umpires are checking pitchers' hands and equipment for sticky substances.
08:30The mud used on baseballs may soon be banned, while rosin and sweat are still allowed.
10:09Pitchers and managers have expressed concerns about the consistency of MLB baseballs.
11:19Pitchers argue that sweat and rosin create a natural stickiness for grip and control.
12:24A series of confrontations and ejections between teams highlighted the ongoing controversy.
13:18MLB announced new policies and stricter enforcement to address the issue.
