First, let's make one thing clear. I'm not defending New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda's recent illegal use of pine tar during a game against the Boston Red Sox, where the substance sat on his ...

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT — Pine tar, which has been part of baseball since the early days, or a similar adhesive substance, can be ...

From pine tar to spider tack, cow poop to sunscreen, MLB players have used just about everything to get a better grip. This episode dives deep into baseball’s sticky history—literally. We explore how ...

NEW YORK — David Ortiz looked at a cellphone photograph of Michael Pineda’s right hand, one with a brown substance smeared across the palm. “Was he hitting, or was he pitching?” Ortiz said. Pine tar ...

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Torpedo bats have taken the baseball world by storm, and one MLB pitcher wants to bring back a competitive edge for hurlers. Pitchers used pine tar for a better grip on pitches, but the fad grew to ...

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (WHTM) — Little Leaguers will play more like the pros next season. Little League International ...