Why don't they just legalize using these sticky substances and even out the field? It doesn't seem to detract from the game much.
Checking gloves, gear, even by a doctor and banning cheaters is the way.
But article states that this type of cheat is in the history of the sport.
Also MLB has been doctoring the ball for years and not telling the players. Juicing and de-juicing, raising the stitching.
Manfred can do so many simple things to make the game more interesting that...isn't this. Pitch clock is the most straight forward.