Sports Smokeless tobacco to take a dip among big league newcomers Originally published December 1, 2016 at 4:41 pm Updated December 1, 2016 at 6:49 pm ...

For decades, tobacco companies have tried to develop alternative products to replace dwindling sales of cigarettes, as smoking levels in the U.S. and worldwide continue to fall. E-cigarettes ...

This Aug. 7, 2011 file photo, shows a tin of non-tobacco dip in the pocket of former San Francisco Giants bullpen catcher Bill Hayes as he throws batting practice before a baseball game against ...

For decades, tobacco companies have tried to develop alternative products to replace dwindling sales of cigarettes, as smoking levels in the U.S. and worldwide continue to fall.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) That visible circle in the back pockets of big leaguers - typically a sure sign of smokeless tobacco - might be far less common next season.

For decades, tobacco companies have tried to develop alternative products to replace dwindling sales of cigarettes, as smoking levels in the U.S. and worldwide continue to fall.

“It’s hard to say if there is less dipping, but I would say people definitely are more aware of the consequences,” said Quantrill, who pitched between the rookie level and A-ball in 2016.

By Janie McCauley •Published December 1, 2016•Updated on December 2, 2016 at 7:06 am That visible circle in the back pockets of big leaguers — typically a sure sign of smokeless tobacco ...