While every MLB team is being scrutinized over their netting installations and potential extensions, the New York Yankees are under special pressure to make changes to Yankee Stadium as soon as possible. (more…)
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At Least Three MLB Teams Extending Netting for 2018
After yesterday’s tragic incident where a young girl was severely injured by a foul ball at Yankee Stadium, three MLB teams announced they would extend netting for 2018 — and we expect more announcements in coming weeks. (more…)
Isotopes Sued Over Foul-Ball Injury
We have another attorney willing to make a run at collecting money from injuries suffered as the result of a foul ball, this time in a lawsuit involving the Albuquerque Isotopes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and Isotopes Park. (more…)
New Citi Field Netting Brings Praise, Curses From Mets Fans
With the protective netting extended at Citi Field well past the dugouts, some New York Mets fans are bemoaning the lack of potential in landing a foul ball — while players and other fans are happy to be watching the game under an additional layer of protection. (more…)
Extended Netting Installed at Dodd Stadium
Now that its installation is complete, the Connecticut Tigers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are planning to debut extended netting at Dodd Stadium. (more…)
Phillies to Extend Citizens Bank Park Netting for 2017
We expect to hear more MLB teams implementing this sort of thing for 2017, as the Philadelphia Phillies will extend the Citizens Bank Park netting to the ends of the dugouts for the upcoming season. (more…)
IronPigs to Expand Protective Netting
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) have announced that they are expanding the protective netting at Coca-Cola Park. To be installed prior to the 2017 season, the netting will now cover field level sections 108-116, between the home and visiting dugouts. (more…)
MLB Netting Lawsuit Dismissed in Federal Court
A lawsuit that sought to force Major League Baseball teams to install netting from foul pole to foul pole has been dismissed in federal court, as U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that the likelihood of injury was so small it did not merit class-action status. (more…)
Lawsuit Over Netting Could Move Forward
Though it has previously hit some roadblocks, a lawsuit concerning netting at MLB and MiLB parks may be moving forward. (more…)
Fisher Cats Extend Protective Netting
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) are extending the protective netting to the ends of both dugouts Northeast Delta Dental Stadium. The netting will be in place for the team’s final 15 home games. (more…)
Loons to Extend Protective Netting
The protective netting at the Dow Diamond will be extended, as the Great Lakes Loons (Low A; Midwest League) have announced the project. (more…)
Netting Extended at LeLacheur Park
The Lowell Spinners (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) are the latest team in Minor League Baseball to expand protective netting, as they have installed the addition at LeLacheur Park. (more…)
River Bandits to Expand Protective Netting
Before next season, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) will expand the protective netting at Modern Woodmen Park. The City of Davenport has begun accepting bids for the project, which will result in the netting being extended to the far ends of both dugouts. (more…)