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…)
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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…)
Foul-Ball Injury Likely to Revive Issue of Ballpark Netting Rules
After a young girl was injured by a foul ball off the bat of Cubs center fielder Albert Almora Jr. during a game at Minute Maid Park, we’re likely to see further debate about the proper locations for extended netting. (more…)
Videoboard Highlights 2019 Regency Furniture Stadium Upgrades
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (independent; Atlantic League) are preparing to debut Regency Furniture Stadium‘s latest upgrades, highlighted by a new videoboard. (more…)
Keys Announce Nymeo Field Improvements
The Frederick Keys (High A; Carolina League) have announced Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium improvements for 2019, highlighted by a local craft beer stand and extended netting. Frederick’s 4 ½ Taphouse, a local craft brewery stand, will open in May and be located on the third base concourse. (more…)
River Cats Announce Raley Field Upgrades
The Sacramento River Cats (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are making changes to Raley Field in 2019, highlighted by a new videoboard and extended protective netting. (more…)
Death at Dodger Stadium Sure To Raise Further Discussions of Fan Protection
The death of a fan after being struck by a foul ball at Dodger Stadium last summer will certainly ignite further discussions of how much netting is appropriate at professional ballparks. (more…)
Rollins Making Alfond Stadium Upgrades
Highlighted by a new synthetic turf infield, Rollins College is making a variety of changes to baseball’s Alfond Stadium at Harper-Shepard Field. (more…)
Upgraded Boomers Stadium Netting on Tap
Officials are expected on Tuesday to authorize funds to upgrade a planned extended netting project at Boomers Stadium, the home of the Schaumburg Boomers (independent; Frontier League). (more…)
Lugnuts Extend Cooley Law School Stadium Netting
The Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League) have installed extended protective netting at their home ballpark, Cooley Law School Stadium. (more…)