It hadn’t even been a full week since the baseball world was shocked and horrified by Tonya Carpenter’s life-threatening injuries at Fenway Park, after being struck in the head by a broken bat, when tragedy struck again in Fort Wayne, Ind. (more…)
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Increased security comes to Wrigley Field
It should take a little longer to enter Chicago Cubs games at Wrigley Field this season, as the team is adding metal detectors to the entry gates. (more…)
MiLB teams announce netting changes
Even though netting recommendations in MLB ballparks for 2016 weren’t mandated for Minor League Baseball teams, several MiLB clubs have announced changes for next season. (more…)
MLB netting recommendations unveiled
Major League Baseball has issued the long-awaited recommendations about increased netting at ballparks, suggesting that coverage be expanded to the near end of the dugouts and within 70 feet of home plate. (more…)
More netting on tap for MLB ballparks next season
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says more netting to protect fans from foul balls is on tap for the 2016 season, but specifics will be announced next year. (more…)
Lawsuit demands more netting at every MLB, MiLB ballpark
A lawsuit filed in federal court is demanding that new netting be installed from foul pole to foul pole at every Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball ballpark to protect fans from the dangers of the foul balls and broken bats. (more…)