Just as everyone thought would happen Micheal Pineda has been suspended for 10 games for violating MLB rule 8.02 (4) which states in exactly these words: The Pitcher shall not apply a foreign substance to the ball of any kind. Pineda will not appeal the suspension. Pineda was tossed from the game in the 2nd second inning when Red Sox manager John Ferrell noticed a smear of something on Pineda’s neck. Pineda later admitted that the substance was Pine Tar.