MLB Security Measures

[godwulf]

I just received this email from the Diamondbacks.

When it gets to the point where I have to start taking off my shoes, I guess I'll be watching ALL the games on my big screen and buying my bobbleheads on eBay.



Arizona Diamondbacks Security Advisory Enhanced security measures, in compliance with Major League Baseball's league-wide security initiative, will require all guests to walk through metal detectors upon entrance to Chase Field starting April 3, 2015.

As you approach your gate, your ticket will be scanned. You will then be instructed to remove your cell phone and large metal objects and place in a bin on a table, along with your personal handbag or backpack. Pocket change will not be required to be put into the bin. Security will then check any bags and ask you to proceed through the metal detector.

The Arizona Diamondbacks strongly encourage fans to arrive to the ballpark early. While we are making every effort to ensure this procedure does not slow down entrance, we want to be sure you have ample time for security detection.

Thank you for your support! For more information, please visit dbacks.com/security.

[yanks12025]

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Fenway park and Yankee stadium have the metal detectors for certain games.

[lengthwise1]

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Coors Field had them at select gates at certain points during the season last season. They just sent a similar email, all games and all gates moving forward...

[sox83cubs84]

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While I don't believe the regular gates at US Cellular Field have the scanners, I do pass through one at the seniors/disabled gate where i normally go in.

Dave Miedema

[godwulf]

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Going to the ballpark has been getting to be less and less fun; this is just one more damn thing. Last year they went back to doing something they hadn't done for several years - restricting access to the second level, where all the good restaurants and one of the game day GU silent auctions are at, to those with "Suite Level" tickets; apparently the Suite owners decided they didn't like mingling with the riff-raff in the common use areas. Some of the ushers and customer service types are just downright rude and arrogant any more. If it wasn't for the GU auctions, the SGAs and - of course - the thrill that only seeing those great plays live and in person can truly give you, I would stop buying tickets all together.

[johnsontravis@ymail.com]

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It really isn't that big of a deal. It is super easy and quick as long as you planned accordingly. I did it a few times at Miller Park and it wasn't too bad. If that is deterring you from going to a game that's too bad.

Get in line earlier is all I can reccomend.

[Chris78]

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Does anyone know if bringing in baseballs to get signed at games will be an issue? I would assume it would not be an issue, but just thinking ahead.

[godwulf]

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I don't see how they could possibly keep you from bringing a baseball in to a ballgame - or really why they would want to try. For one thing, you can buy all sorts of souvenir baseballs in any ballpark's team shop, so what's the difference?

Of course, I feel the same way about bats, and I've heard about Major League parks (and even some Minor League ones) where you can't take a bat in, and can't keep one if it goes into the seats, even if the player doesn't want it. That's one positive thing I'll say about Chase Field - they've never prohibited bats.

[johnsontravis@ymail.com]

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Does anyone know if bringing in baseballs to get signed at games will be an issue? I would assume it would not be an issue, but just thinking ahead.

No baseballs can't possibly be an issue. Though with these security measures a bat may be prohibited everywhere...Though you would have to check with each team specifically.

Really all this is to prohibit guns, knives, air horns, I guess beer smuggling, God forbid a bomb, and other related things.

From my understanding places like Miller Park are still allowing food and drinks to enter.

[Juan Gris]

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In spring of 2008, I tried to bring a baseball into an Obama function to have signed and security made me leave it outside. I can't see a baseball being turned down at a ballpark but you never know.

[xpress34]

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Going to the ballpark has been getting to be less and less fun; this is just one more damn thing. Last year they went back to doing something they hadn't done for several years - restricting access to the second level, where all the good restaurants and one of the game day GU silent auctions are at, to those with "Suite Level" tickets; apparently the Suite owners decided they didn't like mingling with the riff-raff in the common use areas. Some of the ushers and customer service types are just downright rude and arrogant any more. If it wasn't for the GU auctions, the SGAs and - of course - the thrill that only seeing those great plays live and in person can truly give you, I would stop buying tickets all together.

Jeff - be glad you could go there at all. The Rockies and Coors Field have NEVER allowed fans access to the '2nd Level' (i.e. Club and Suite Levels) without being ticketed for those areas.

You can go to the Mountain Ranch Club during the game to eat - IF you are holding a Season Ticket. Not available for those who by their tickets day of game, etc...

- Smitty

[xpress34]

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I am waiting for MLB to fall into the NFL mold.

Went to ONE Broncos game last year. Per NFL policy, the ONLY bags allowed in (besides HAND HELD Purses - or 'clutches') are CLEAR 12" x 12" x 6". Binoculars and Cameras can NOT be in cases. etc, etc.

The Rockies just mailed out to Season Ticket and Mini Plan holders a 12" x 12" x 6" CLEAR bag with a Rockies sticker on the side of it.

Foreshadowing? More than likely.

[cjclong]

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It's too bad, but we live in a dangerous world. In December 2000 I went to the Windows of the World restaurant in the World trade center and was annoyed when they searched me and checked out my camera before letting me on the elevator to the restaurant. Less than 9 months later we had 9-11.
Public events are damned if they do and damned if they don't. If people are searched or have to go through metal detectors they complain. Then if something like the Boston Marathon happens people say why wasn't there more security. For now we will just have to get used to it. (Of course this has nothing to do with keeping tickets holders off the second level. That has nothing to do with security and is another issue.)

[mr.miracle]

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I don't see how they could possibly keep you from bringing a baseball in to a ballgame - or really why they would want to try. For one thing, you can buy all sorts of souvenir baseballs in any ballpark's team shop, so what's the difference?

Of course, I feel the same way about bats, and I've heard about Major League parks (and even some Minor League ones) where you can't take a bat in, and can't keep one if it goes into the seats, even if the player doesn't want it. That's one positive thing I'll say about Chase Field - they've never prohibited bats.

You cannot bring any bats into Oriole Park nor can you carry one around the stadium if purchased during a game in the case of a game used bat you may take possession once you are ready to leave and must be escorted to the gate with it and you also cannot gain access to the Club Level unless you are ticketed to be on that level

Such is the world we live in today especially due to the necessary security measures that need to be taken in light of current world events

[sox83cubs84]

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You cannot bring any bats into Oriole Park nor can you carry one around the stadium if purchased during a game in the case of a game used bat you may take possession once you are ready to leave and must be escorted to the gate with it and you also cannot gain access to the Club Level unless you are ticketed to be on that level

Such is the world we live in today especially due to the necessary security measures that need to be taken in light of current world events

Both Chicago ballparks pretty much bans bats from being carried aound by fans as well. The Sox have occasionally made exceptions on Kids' Day for the autograph sessions, but otherwise, for both, a bat received from a player must be checked in (you get a numbered claim ticket) until you plan to leave.
Dave M.