The Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) will extend protective netting at ONEOK Field prior to the 2020 season, running it farther down both foul lines. (more…)
Tag Archives | extended netting
Attorney: Toddler Struck by Foul Ball in Houston Has Permanent Brain Injuries
A young girl who was struck by a foul ball at Houston’s Minute Maid Park last season continues treatment for permanent brain injuries, according to an attorney representing her family. (more…)
Cooley Law School Stadium Extended Netting Explored
Protective netting could be extended at Cooley Law School Stadium, as discussions are taking place about running the netting to the end of the foul lines at the Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League) home. (more…)
All MLB Ballparks Will Feature Extended Netting in 2020
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is now on record with news that all 30 MLB teams will feature extended netting of some sort in their home ballparks for the 2020 season, with several teams already announcing plans. (more…)
Foul Ball Injury Lawsuit Against Reds Dismissed
A lawsuit against the Cincinnati Reds and other parties over claimed injuries from a foul ball at Great American Ball Park has been dismissed, as plaintiffs voluntarily drop the case. (more…)
Target Field Extended Netting on Tap for 2020
We expect to see plenty of moves like this for the 2020 season: The Minnesota Twins will once again install extended netting at Target Field while adopting state-of-the-art materials. (more…)
City Officials Move Forward on Sioux Falls Stadium Extended Netting
City officials are moving forward with plans to install extended netting at Sioux Falls Stadium, as a bid will be put out for a project at the Sioux Falls Canaries (independent; American Association) home. (more…)
Aces Extending Greater Nevada Field Protective Netting
The Reno Aces (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will extend protective netting to the foul poles at Greater Nevada Field, with the project to be completed prior to the 2020 season. (more…)
Phillies to Extend Citizens Bank Park Netting
The Philadelphia Phillies will extend protective netting at Citizens Bank Park before the 2020 season, becoming the latest MLB team to begin planning such a project. (more…)
Orioles Extending Oriole Park at Camden Yards Netting
The Baltimore Orioles are extending protective netting at Oriole Park at Camden Yards to nearly each foul pole, with installation to be completed by their September 5 home game. (more…)
SunTrust Park Netting to be Extended
Protective netting at SunTrust Park will be extended, as the Atlanta Braves announced plans on Monday to extend netting from foul pole to foul pole. (more…)
U.S. Senators Call on MLB to Collect, Report Foul Ball-Injury Data
Two U.S. Senators have written to Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, calling on the league to record and publish data on foul-ball injuries at ballparks. (more…)
Kannapolis Ballpark Netting Plans Unveiled
Protective netting at an upcoming downtown Kannapolis ballpark will cover the entirety of the seating grandstand, the Kannapolis Intimidators (Low A; Sally League) announced Thursday. The announcement comes ahead of the facility’s 2020 opening. (more…)