CHICAGO – It looks as if Christian Yelich is going to get some help. Same for Aaron Judge and the rest of baseball's corner outfielders.Major League Baseball has adjusted its policy for bat-and-ball kids this summer, clearing the way for ball boys and girls to return to the foul lines during games.
It recently informed clubs of the change, along with a set of detailed guidelines covering what they are allowed to do at the ballpark.Baseball had planned to play without bat-and-ball kids this summer because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Depending on how teams decided to handle the situation, that might have led to a little more physical activity for corner outfielders running over to get a foul ball off the field.Not so much anymore.