Monday is the day when Major League Baseball begins its enhanced enforcement of rules regarding pitchers and foreign substances. And Cubs manager David Ross said he’s talked to his players about the logistics of the increased inspections and what that will look like during a game.
“It will be an adjustment for everyone,” Ross said. “It’s just like any new rule or any new thing you put in play on the field during game time, it definitely will be probably a little awkward, but we’ll get through it.”
Starting pitchers will be checked at least once per game, while relievers must be inspected at the end of their first inning or when they are removed, whichever occurs first.