A young girl struck by a foul ball during last night’s game between the Chicago Cubs and the Houston Astros could change baseball as early as next season. All day today, a discussion has raged over whether nets should be extended to further protect spectators. Many media luminaries have weighed in on the topic, and the general consensus seems to be that more should be done. For their part, Major League Baseball extended the nets to the far ends of the dugouts last season, but they may be extended even further in 2020.
Look at her face.
Look at the little girl, orange bow in her hair, fear in her eyes, pain and suffering evident.
Look at her and tell me Major League Baseball doesn't need to extend netting from foul pole to foul pole at every stadium.
Column at ESPN: https://t.co/P0F6MZQO3N pic.twitter.com/5ljH2GvDFm
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) May 30, 2019
It’s almost never a good thing when broadcasters are in the news. Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster John Wehner finds the spotlight on him today after bemoaning Derek Dietrich’s home run celebrations against the Buccos and getting a bit too personal. Wehner showcased why many believe baseball’s unwritten rules are just silly these days with his callous remarks on what Dietrich’s grandfather would think of the celebrations.
Pirates broadcaster John Wehner: Derek Dietrich’s grandfather is “rolling in his grave” over home run celebrations https://t.co/9vb713gUii pic.twitter.com/uo01WBZY6b
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) May 30, 2019
Angel Pagan and two others are safe after a 15-foot wave caused the boat they were on to capsize on Tuesday morning. The boat reportedly capsized off the coast of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico on the northern part of the island. Pagan spent his entire 11-year career in the National League, and he played for the San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, and New York Mets. He won a World Series with the Giants in 2012.
Former Giants outfielder Angel Pagan is safe and sound after being rescued at sea in Puerto Rico (via @DaltonJ_Johnson) https://t.co/e7E6pth5br pic.twitter.com/RVrWDCzH74
— SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) May 29, 2019
Atlanta will host Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game for the third time ever in 2021. It became official that SunTrust Park would host the event on Wednesday, but there had been rumors that Atlanta was to be the site of the game weeks before the official announcement. Cleveland will host this year’s All-Star Game, while Los Angeles will be the site of the 2020 All-Star Game. Interestingly enough, putting the 2021 game in Atlanta means that the All-Star Game will be played in a National League stadium six times in seven years.
The Atlanta Braves & @SunTrustPark will host the 2021 @MLB All-Star Game! It is a tremendous honor to bring the Midsummer Classic back to Atlanta! #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/hj0dIZty2h
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 29, 2019
