Baseball
Bush, Jeter team up for Miami Marlins takeover bid – reports
Jeb Bush, the former Governor of Florida, has joined forces with retired baseball star Derek Jeter to launch a takeover bid for Major League Baseball (MLB) team the Miami Marlins, according to multiple reports.
MLBPA seeks to combat the trolls with new social media platform
The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has launched a new social media platform, with more than 1,000 members having signed up in an effort to enhance their connection with the sport’s fans.
Colorado Rockies strike long-term deal to remain at Coors Field
Major League Baseball franchise the Colorado Rockies has reached an agreement with the Denver Metropolitan Major League Baseball Stadium District to continue playing at the Coors Field stadium for the next 30 years.
MLB chief confident World Baseball Classic will return for fifth edition
Rob Manfred, commissioner of North America’s Major League Baseball (MLB), has expressed his confidence that the World Baseball Classic (WBC) will return for a fifth edition, amidst concerns over the future of the national team tournament.
Fukushima confirmed as baseball, softball venue at Tokyo 2020
The International Olympic Committee’s Executive Board has today (Friday) approved the Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium as an additional host venue for baseball and softball events during the 2020 summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
Dodgers co-owner leads investment round in DraftKings
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator DraftKings has raised over $100m (€94.1m) in a new Series E1 investment round led by Eldridge Industries, whose chairman and chief executive, Todd Boehly, partly owns Major League Baseball franchise the Los Angeles Dodgers.
MLB approves in-game use of biometric monitoring devices
Major League Baseball (MLB) has approved the use of a continuous biometric monitor that can be worn by players during games, in what is believed to be a first in US major league sport.
Manfred rallies behind World Baseball Classic, casts doubt over Olympic participation
Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred has maintained that the World Baseball Classic (WBC) has a long-term future beyond this year’s event and has cast further doubt over the league’s players appearing at the 2020 summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.
WBSC forms youth commission ahead of Olympic Games return
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has launched a new youth commission as it seeks to boost participation in the sports among young people ahead of their return to the summer Olympic Games programme.
MLBPA chief expresses doubt over Tokyo 2020 participation
Tony Clark, executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), has said it will be difficult for MLB players to compete at the Tokyo 2020 summer Olympic Games due to scheduling issues.
MLB opens up to Vegas franchise, rallies behind World Baseball Classic
Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred has said the organisation could consider Las Vegas as a future destination for a franchise and has reiterated his support for the World Baseball Classic (WBC) national team tournament.
Potential buyers line up for MLB’s Marlins
Miami Marlins president David Samson has said there are multiple groups interested in purchasing the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise.
MLB’s Marlins in $1.6bn ‘handshake agreement’ – report
David Samson, the president of the Miami Marlins, has said that there has been a $1.6bn (€1.5bn) “handshake agreement” for the Major League Baseball team to change ownership.
MLB issues stiff sanctions in Cardinals-Astros hacking case
Major League Baseball (MLB) has stripped the St. Louis Cardinals of their top two picks in this year’s amateur draft and fined the franchise $2m (€1.86m) in the culmination of an unusual case involving the hacking of rival team the Houston Astros’ email system and scouting database.
New logo | Social video insights about the Juventus rebrand
Simon Bibby, head of research, and Michael Litman, CEO of Burst Insights use video analytics to gauge the success of Juventus FC's recent rebrand on social media
Cleveland to host 2019 MLB All-Star Game
Major League Baseball (MLB) has awarded hosting rights for its 2019 All-Star Game to the Cleveland Indians franchise.
Asian baseball heavyweights to face off in new event
Tokyo will host a new national team baseball tournament which will be contested by Japan, South Korea and Chinese Taipei later this year, it has been announced.
Category creators | The new partners boosting US Major League revenues
Andy Fry looks at the new brands and new categories bringing fresh strategies to sponsoring the US major leagues.