Tag: Hector Santiago

Hector Santiago became the first victim of the new MLB policy against foreign substances on Sunday, as umpires ejected him during the fifth inning. (Image: USATSI)

Hector Santiago First Pitcher Ejected Under New MLB Foreign Substance Guidelines

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When umpires ejected Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Hector Santiago from a game on Sunday, it was a historic occasion: the first ejection under the new rules regarding foreign substances in Major League Baseball. Umpires found a sticky substance on Santiago’s glove, then ejected him from the game after a brief […]

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