Sources: MLB to begin checking pitchers Monday

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Beginning Monday, major league umpires will check pitchers for foreign substances after they’ve pitched with the exception of the closer who will be inspected before entering the game, sources familiar with the process told ESPN Saturday.

Beginning Monday, major league umpires will check pitchers for foreign substances after they’ve pitched with the exception of the closer who will be inspected before entering the game, sources familiar with the process told ESPN Saturday.

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