PHOENIX — When Michael Pineda stands atop the pitcher’s mound, he often delivers something that looks like performance art. His cap is askew, his jersey fights an uphill battle to stay tucked into his pants, and he carries on a nearly constant conversation with himself — the dialogue typically accompanied by flailing arms.
For those tuning into watch the Yankees, it is not often necessary to check the scoreboard. Simply check with Pineda.
Correction: May 18, 2016
An earlier version of this article misstated the type of pitch from Michael Pineda that Jake Lamb hit for a two-run homer.