1956: A new rule goes into effect requiring National League batters to wear protective headgear-- either a Rickey-style helmet or a cap insert.The American League adopts a similar rule in 1958 ...

Throughout the NFL season and now the playoffs, I’ve noticed an occasional player wearing what appears to be an oversized helmet. When I did a quick internet search, I found that these were ...

Schutt, the nation's No. 1 helmet maker, is exploring a deal with the maker of the coverings already used in some top college programs. Top football helmet maker explores padded covers, report ...

This season, they have something else in common: Trout, Harper, Stanton and Cabrera are all wearing the C-Flap, that piece of protective plastic that attaches to a batting helmet and extends over ...

Giancarlo Stanton's customized face mask attachment on his batting helmet, ... Stanton to wear protective face guard. Paul Lukas Feb 26, 2015, 03:46 PM ET. Close.

But they probably said the same thing about batting helmets, too, and those ended up saving lives.” The Boombang helmets aren’t the first protective systems available to pitchers.

But they probably said the same thing about batting helmets, too, and those ended up saving lives.” The Boombang helmets aren’t the first protective systems available to pitchers.

When I did a quick internet search, I found that these were “Guardian Caps,” padded helmet covers that football players can use to protect themselves from brain injuries.

Giancarlo Stanton's customized face mask attachment on his batting helmet, featuring a stylized "G," was unveiled Thursday. ... Stanton to wear protective face guard. Paul Lukas Feb 27, 2015, 07: ...