Major League Baseball reportedly sent out a memo last month providing guidelines for celebrations after clinching playoff berths or winning a postseason series. A failure to follow those standards involving the use of alcohol and fans could result in league discipline.
Arash Markazi of ESPN reported teams were told not to bring alcohol onto the field and begin spraying fans due to the presence of minors. MLB Chief Communications Officer Pat Courtney states that the common ritual is supposed to remain within the clubhouse.
"Our policy explicitly states that no alcohol is permitted outside of the clubhouse or at any time on the field of play, and that all celebrations involving the use of alcohol must take place within the clubhouse," Courtney said.