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Fired Pitching Coach Settles Sticky Substance Controversy with Angels
sports3 years ago

Fired Pitching Coach Settles Sticky Substance Controversy with Angels

Brian Harkins, the former Los Angeles Angels clubhouse attendant who was fired for distributing foreign substances to players, has settled his defamation lawsuit with the team. Harkins, who had worked for the Angels since 1990, was fired in 2020 for providing pitchers with a blend of rosin, pine tar, and "Mota stick" that violated MLB's rules on illegal substances. The settlement amount was not disclosed. The case had previously been struck down in court but was later reversed on appeal.

via ESPN|
#brian-harkins#defamation-lawsuit#los-angeles-angels
Tennessee Baseball's Tony Vitello Sparks Controversy and Support at College World Series.
sports3 years ago

Tennessee Baseball's Tony Vitello Sparks Controversy and Support at College World Series.

A Tennessee fan accused Wake Forest's pitcher of using sticky substances during their game against Stanford in the College World Series. However, the accusation was based on a misunderstanding as the pitcher handed the ball to his teammate, whose glove was initially closed. The majority of responses to the accusation came with common sense, and it was suggested that the fan should focus on the Volunteers' performance instead of worrying about Wake Forest's pitching.

via OutKick|
#college-baseball#college-world-series#sports
Max Scherzer Suspended 10 Games for Sticky Substance Use.
sports3 years ago

Max Scherzer Suspended 10 Games for Sticky Substance Use.

The MLB's crackdown on sticky substances used by pitchers is back in the spotlight after umpires ejected Max Scherzer for having a consistently overly sticky pitching hand. The league warned teams in March that umpires would be ramping up sticky-stuff security checks. More stick means more spin, which means more strikeouts, and fewer hits. If umpires are willing to make an example out of Scherzer, then no one caught with sticky substances is safe.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|
#max-scherzer#mlb#pitchers
Max Scherzer denies sticky substance use in ejection controversy.
sports3 years ago

Max Scherzer denies sticky substance use in ejection controversy.

Max Scherzer, pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, was ejected from a game against the New York Mets after appearing to violate MLB's rules against sticky substances. Scherzer denied using anything illegal and claimed that his hand was only sticky due to sweat and rosin. His agent called for more consistent enforcement of the rules. Crew chief Dan Bellino countered Scherzer's claims, saying that his hand was the stickiest the umpires had ever seen.

via Yahoo Sports|
#ejection#max-scherzer#mlb