Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals reacts after hearing that the game against the New York Mets had been postponed due to inclement weather at Nationals Park on September 25, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Joe Girardi stepped over the line which will lead to some serious repercussions.
MLB has decided to crack down on pitchers using foreign substances which has the players divided. To implement this, the umpires have been instructed to check each pitcher throughout the game. During tonight’s game against the Phillies, the umpires have done just that.