Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda suspended 10 games for using pine tar

Home plate umpire Gerry Davis touches the neck of New York Yankees starting pitcher Michael Pineda.

BOSTON — New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda has been suspended for 10 games for using pine tar to help him grip the ball.

The commissioner’s office announced the penalty today.

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Pineda was ejected from Wednesday night’s loss at Boston after umpires found the pine tar on his neck.