When ballplayers return to Miller Park in the spring, they likely won't be able to chew tobacco in the dugouts.
City council members in Milwaukee voted to ban all forms of smokeless tobacco from city sporting venues Tuesday by a 14-1 margin, and the ordinance will now go in front of Mayor Tom Barrett for final approval. That would mean anyone caught using on stadium grounds -- including players and coaches on the field and fans in the parking lot -- faces a ticket of up to $250, although a first offense will only draw a warning.