NEW YORK – After weeks of hearing about “sticky stuff” around the game, pitchers have found themselves in different sticky situations with MLB’s announcement of the banning and strict enforcement of foreign substances.
In a memo sent by MLB on Tuesday, the league announced tacky substances including the popular products like Spider Tack, Pelican Grip. The mixture of sunscreen and rosin, which has been used in the game for decades, was also included on the list of banned substances.
Cubs pitchers had a meeting before Tuesday’s game against the Mets to discuss the different changes, which will begin to be enforced on June 21, as the team and the league tries to navigate the new rules.