Stern reports, “However if you are planning to attend a Yankees home game at Yankee Stadium, leave that iPad at home! The security policies page notes that laptops are not allowed inside Yankee Stadium along with any video equipment. Apparently Yankees Stadium officials have decided that the iPad poses a safety risk… Check out this story of a woman who attempted to bring her iPad into Yankee Stadium.”
Stern reports, “Apparently iPads are welcome at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox… One might think the MLB would want devices like the iPad to be used while at the game.”
MacDailyNews Note: Yeah, especially with apps like ESPN iScore Baseball Scorekeeper (US$9.99) and MLB.com At Bat 2010 for iPad (US$14.99) available.
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MacDailyNews Take: Obviously, even after giving Johnny Damon the heave ho, The Yankees aren’t too smart. Comparing them to the Red Sox just isn’t fair. Perhaps the MLB itself, which has consistently made the very best major league sports apps for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, will intervene in order to get iPad admittance into the Stankee’s history-free bandbox.