Baseball
MLB targets enhanced fan engagement with expanded Amazon deal
MLB gets on the blockchain with new gaming venture
MLB to introduce biometric ticketing with Clear partnership
Tampa Bay Rays lift lid on ‘next generation’ ballpark
MLB champion extends commitment to downtown Houston
Major League Baseball (MLB) team the Houston Astros has reached an agreement to extend its stay at Minute Maid Park, its home stadium since 2000, by a further 20 years.
US Digest | Lakers reap immediate rewards of the LeBron effect
MLB links with NCAA to stage inaugural game in Nebraska
Major League Baseball has agreed a partnership with the National Collegiate Athletic Association through which it will stage a regular-season game in Omaha, Nebraska, for the first time next year.
US Digest | Telemundo takes lead against Fox for World Cup viewers
Lerner family committed to Nationals as succession plan sealed
Mark Lerner has become the new managing principal owner of the Washington Nationals, succeeding his father Ted at the helm of the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise.
US Digest | United bid wins 2026 World Cup vote by landslide
In this week's US sports industry round-up: United bid wins 2026 World Cup vote by landslide; NBCSN to simulcast Telemundo Russia 2018 matches; and New Jersey sports betting bill is given the green light.
US Digest | Delaware ushers in new sports betting era
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Delaware ushers in new sports betting era; United 2026 bid outscores 'high risk' Morocco; and the New York Yankees win scheduling battle with ESPN.
Major League Baseball participates in Rawlings purchase
North America’s Major League Baseball has participated in the acquisition of Rawlings Sporting Goods, a leading manufacturer and marketer of sporting equipment.
Portland Diamond Project adds star power to MLB franchise drive
The local management group behind efforts to bring a Major League Baseball (MLB) team to the US city of Portland has announced that NFL American football star Russell Wilson and his wife, singer Ciara, have signed on as owners/investors in the project.
Pro Sports Leagues Make Successful Stock Pickers
Looking at historical data of the publicly-traded commercial partners of the US major leagues shows that investing in Official Corporate Partners is a sound long-term investment strategy.
MLB’s Mariners extend Safeco Field lease
Major League Baseball team the Seattle Mariners has signed a 25-year extension to its lease at Safeco Field.
Australian Baseball League sets first by adding Korean team
The Australian Baseball League (ABL) has claimed a first for the domestic sports market by announcing that it will add an international team from South Korea that will be based in Australia.
US Digest | Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Tepper wins race to take over Carolina Panthers; Supreme Court rules in favour of sports betting; and NBA play-off ratings continue to soar.
County deal allows Diamondbacks to commence ballpark hunt
The Arizona Diamondbacks can officially commence the search for a new ballpark after Maricopa County signed off on a deal that will allow the Major League Baseball (MLB) team to leave its Chase Field home as soon as 2022, ending legal action between the two parties.