Fans wait to enter Nationals Park before Washington's home opener last season. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post)Citing safety concerns, the Nationals on Friday announced that backpacks will not be permitted inside Nationals Park this season. “The safety of our fans, staff and players at Nationals Park is always a top priority," said Scott Fear, the team’s VP of public safety and security, in a statement. Today the #Nats announced that backpacks may not be brought into Nationals Park in 2019. 🔗 // https://t.co/2EdbWYwu0h pic.twitter.com/kMsqMVxQJ7 — Washington Nationals (@Nationals) February 1, 2019Read more on the Nationals:Michael A. Taylor loses arbitration case, will make $3.25 million in 2019Padres emerge as latest team connected to Bryce HarperRich in prospects and low in payroll, Padres are an intriguing Bryce Harper suitorThe Fresno Grizzlies’ new look is not tied to the Nationals.

Source: Washington Post February 02, 2019 00:45 UTC