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Umpires Confiscate Tyler Gilbert’s Glove at Yankee Stadium After Sticky Check

MLB reported no illegal residue on his hand, leading to glove seizure without an ejection.

Umpire Dan Bellino inspects the glove of White Sox reliever Tyler Gilbert before he pitches in the fifth inning against the Yankees on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in New York. Gilbert had to switch gloves before pitching. (Frank Franklin II/AP)
Sep 25, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Tyler Gilbert (40) pitches against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images.
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Overview

  • Second-base umpire Phil Cuzzi flagged the White Sox reliever’s mitt for unusual stickiness and crew chief Dan Bellino ordered a switch to a backup glove.
  • League guidance cited Rule 6.02(c) as the basis for allowing Gilbert to continue since no illegal substance was detected on his hand.
  • The glove was taken out of play and is expected to be sent to MLB for further inspection as the incident remains under review.
  • After the delay, Gilbert walked Ben Rice and yielded Giancarlo Stanton’s go-ahead three-run double in a 5-3 Yankees win, taking the loss.
  • Gilbert attributed the tackiness to sweat and rosin buildup, while an online claim that the glove went to the Yankees’ clubhouse has not been corroborated by mainstream reporting.