Yankees Have New Bag Policy

You learn something new every day on Twitter. @leokitty (author of The Girl Who Loved Andy Pettitte), posted this: This is new: yankees have signs up saying "each fan can bring one bag into the stadium." Relaxing the dumb rules?

That would be amazing. The sign reads:

Each guest is permitted to bring one bag into the stadium.

In accordance with Major League Baseball security regulations, bags can be no larger than 16" x 16" x 8" and will be subject to inspection upon entry.

They have an airport-style display to measure that bag as you can see from the picture. This would put New Yankee Stadium on par with Citi Field and Madison Square Garden which both allow bags. No word yet if the laptop ban is still in effect (though from the Yankees website, it seems to be). Also from the Yankees website, a clarification on what types of bags are exactly allowed:

Diaper bags, small backpacks, small purses and bags are permitted. However, in accordance with Major League Baseball security regulations, bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches will not be allowed into the Stadium. Briefcases, large backpacks, large purses and bags, coolers and hard-sided bags and containers are also not permitted. All bags must be thoroughly inspected before they are permitted into the Stadium. Box templates shall be used at inspection points, and bags and their contents must fit without assistance, modification or adjustment. The Yankees reserve the right to inspect any bags, clothing or other articles prior to entry into Yankee Stadium and prohibit entry or require removal of any items the Yankees deem inappropriate or potentially injurious to Yankee Stadium, other patrons or field personnel.

This should be a big lift for those who hated leaving their bags at home or checking them at shady shops near the stadium. It is also good for people like me who come to the games from work and don't always want to leave their bags at the office. I always believed it was a ridiculous policy and I'm glad to see the Yankees are finally relaxing it.