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Dodger Stadium Will Be One Of Three Stadiums With Smokeless Tobacco Ban

By Janice Garcia

Mar. 20, 2015; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a can of smokeless chewing tobacco in a baseball glove in the Cincinnati Reds dugout prior to the spring training game against the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar. 20, 2015; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a can of smokeless chewing tobacco in a baseball glove in the Cincinnati Reds dugout prior to the spring training game against the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dodger Stadium will no longer allow smokeless tobacco.

There have been many concerns that Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball, and the players’ union have had.

If you have not heard, the players’ and coaches’ use of smokeless tobacco was put to a halt.

As reported by Ben Walker of the Associated Press, some of your favorite Dodgers will have to let go of this bad habit.

“Big leaguers are now getting a written reminder that smokeless tobacco is banned at stadiums in Boston, San Francisco and Los Angeles. One-page letters are being put in clubhouse stalls throughout spring training, where there is no prohibition. The notes come jointly from Major League Baseball and the players’ union,” said Walker.

The perception of dipping is seen as a bad example for the younger generation.

Major League Baseball has made changes going into the season about attracting a younger audience and this decision benefits their purpose.

Even the new skipper of the Dodgers, Dave Roberts, agrees with this ban.

“Like it or not, players are role models, and we have a platform as coaches and players. So if that’s the law, then we definitely support it,” commented Roberts.

Along with Roberts, New York proposed the same legislation, and both the Yankees and Mets would support this in their parks.

Each 40-man roster received this letter during spring training, according to the AP report:

“Please note that these city ordinances and not rules established by Major League Baseball. However, the commissioner’s office will be monitoring players and club personnel for compliance with the regulations.”

There were two testimonials from managers about this issue.

Dusty Baker had cut down his use of smokeless tobacco over his years in the MLB. “It’s a bad influence for the kids. Big time. I’ll say that. But they’re adults, too, at the same time,” Baker said.

Many coaches do believe that it is a disgusting habit and luckily, for many, they are able to quit.

As a reminder, the players are able to consult with Dr. Michael Sternberg, director of the Rutgers University tobacco dependence program throughout the season.

Like I said before, the MLB will be making many changes to compete with multiple professional leagues.

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