Drew Smith

Drew Smith, a relief pitcher for the New York Mets 5-1 loss to the Yankees yesterday, has been suspended for ten games by Major League Baseball after his suspension for sticky substances. Smith is now the second Mets pitcher to be suspended after a routine drug check, following in the footsteps of former starting pitcher Max Scherzer. Smith's hands were 'distinctly' sticker than normal,' according to game crew chief Bill Miller, who told reporters that he was'more' sticker than normal.'

As the Mets went on to lose their ninth in ten games, Drew Smith was dismissed at the top of the seventh inning for too much stickiness on his hands. As Smith came on the field, replacing Jeff Brigham, first base umpire Bill Miller did a thorough foreign substance search of his hands, met with the umpire crew, and dismissed the pitcher. It's the second time it has occurred to the Mets this season. On April 19, Max Scherzer was discovered to have foreign chemicals on his hands vs. the Dodgers. Smith will be suspended for a 10-game suspension as a result of the incident. No. 6 in the Mets. 40 will have the opportunity to appeal his suspension.

As New York's air quality index reaches a 185 rating due to smoke overtaking the sky as a result of Canadian wildfires, the Yankees took the field in potentially volatile weather. On Tuesday, thick smoke from the north descended on New York City, with an orange glow hanging above the iconic skyline, covering the Statue of Liberty's famed monuments. The Bronx was no exception, as the sky over Yankee Stadium glowed a mix of orange and dark grey.