Chicago Cubs center fielder Albert Almora Jr. dropped to one knee during the fourth inning last May, hands over his face in horror. He had just watched a foul ball fly off his bat and strike a ...
What happens when you DIY your own baseball protective gear instead of using the real thing? We took on the challenge to create homemade helmets, shin guards, and chest protectors—and then put them to ...
Cubs hitter Albert Almora Jr. was in anguish Wednesday night in Houston after his line-drive foul ball struck a young girl. He knew immediately after making contact that he’d sent a dangerous ...
ATLANTA — There’s always a surge of excitement when a foul ball comes your way, mixed with a sense of dread. It’s a thrilling souvenir to take home from the ballpark. Yet too many fans have been left ...
Fans will get expanded protection from line-drive foul balls at the Atlanta Braves’ new stadium. Protective netting will extend from behind home plate to the far end of both dugouts at SunTrust Park, ...