(670 The Score) MLB on Monday began enhancing its attempt to crack down on pitchers using sticky substances, with umpires making frequent checks of pitchers' gloves, hats and uniforms during games.
While those such as Nationals ace Max Scherzer have made their displeasure clear, there are some players who support the new policy. Count Cubs star infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant among those who's happy to see MLB getting serious about the matter.
"I've just seen the umpires getting a little more exercise, running in to check all the pitchers," Bryant said after the Cubs' 7-1 win against the Indians at Wrigley Field on Tuesday. "It's kind of funny. But I'm all for it. I'm all for keeping it out of the game because I feel like at first, we were so stupid as hitters, saying, 'Oh, yeah, it's for control. We just don't want them to hit us.
"That was such a cop-out. I love that things are going the other way."
No MLB pitcher has been busted since inspections began Monday, and the drop in spin rate has been clear. MLB has a whole has seen a considerable drop in spin rate since the league started getting more serious about the issue in early June.
On Tuesday night, Yankees ace Gerrit Cole had his lowest spin rate on his four-seam fastball, curveball and slider in any start since 2017.