Protective netting will extend to the foul poles at the upcoming Wichita ballpark, set to open in 2020 for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
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Grizzlies to Extend Chukchansi Park Netting in 2020
The Fresno Grizzlies (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will extend protective netting to the foul poles at Chukchansi Park, with the project to be completed for the 2020 season. (more…)
Royals to Extend Kauffman Stadium Netting
The Kansas City Royals are planning to extend protective netting at Kauffman Stadium, making them the latest Major League Baseball team to reveal such plans. (more…)
Baltimore Orioles Planning to Extend Protective Netting
The Baltimore Orioles are planning to extend protective netting at Oriole Park at Camden Yards and Ed Smith Stadium, with netting expected to run to the foul poles at both ballparks. (more…)
Railroaders Extend The Depot’s Protective Netting
The Cleburne Railroaders (independent; American Association) have extended the protective netting at The Depot at Cleburne Station, completing the project ahead of their current six-game homestand. (more…)
Shorebirds to Extend Netting at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium
The Delmarva Shorebirds (Low A; Sally League) are the latest MiLB team to announce extended netting, with work at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium scheduled to start on July 30. (more…)
Dodger Stadium Protective Netting to be Extended
After a foul ball caused a fan to be injured on Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers have announced plans to extend the protective netting at Dodger Stadium. (more…)
Nationals Park Extended Netting on Tap
Extended protective netting is coming to Nationals Park, as the Washington Nationals will install netting that runs down the foul lines next month. (more…)
Cougars Happy with Extended Netting
After extending protective netting to cover the entire seating bowl, the Kane County Cougars (Low A; Midwest League) are reporting positive results from the project. (more…)
Guaranteed Rate Field Netting Extending to Foul Poles
The Chicago White Sox will extend Guaranteed Rate Field‘s protective netting from foul pole to foul pole, marking one of the most drastic measures yet in Major League Baseball. (more…)
Manfred: I Don’t Expect In-Season Netting Changes
Despite discussion about extended netting picking up after a young girl was injured by a foul ball last week, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred does not expect in-season changes at ballparks. (more…)
Calls Come for Extended Netting at MiLB Ballparks
Calls for extended netting at ballparks around Minor League Baseball are arising, as foul-ball injuries reported over the weekend followed an incident at an MLB game last week. (more…)
MLB Players: We Want Extended Netting
An incident in which a young girl was injured by a foul ball at Houston’s Minute Maid Park is prompting conversation about netting at ballparks, with many players calling for further protection for fans. (more…)