The White Sox have announced they will no longer accept printed mobile tickets at the gate, part of a trend in baseball to phase out paper tickets.
With Thursday’s opener against the Mariners at Guaranteed Rate Field just two days away, the Sox likely are trying to head off the problems with long lines and frustration that plagued other teams on opening day last week.
This offseason the Sox have sent fans at least five emails guiding them on buying and storing mobile tickets purchased through MLB Ballpark, Ticketmaster, StubHub and other apps, as well as how to use them to enter the park.