Baseball
MLB to drive sports uptake for Twitter Moments initiative
Major League Baseball (MLB) and its Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM) division are to lead sport’s uptake on Twitter’s new ‘Moments’ feature.
New York attorney general opens inquiry into DraftKings, FanDuel
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has opened an inquiry into whether employees of rapidly developing daily fantasy sports companies DraftKings and FanDuel may have secured sizeable winnings based on inside information not available to the general public.
Oakland A’s to maintain ballpark drive as Supreme Court rejects San Jose appeal
Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise the Oakland Athletics has said it remains focused on solving its ballpark issue after the US Supreme Court rejected an appeal from the City of San Jose to lure the team to the South Bay area of California.
Manfred talks up Mexico for MLB expansion
Rob Manfred, the commissioner of the MLB, has suggested that the North American baseball competition could incorporate a team based in Mexico.
WBSC extends MLB partnership for World Baseball Classic
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has extended its partnership with North America’s Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) for the staging of the World Baseball Classic national team event.
Populous targets venue firsts with new Korean ballpark
Global architectural firm Populous has been selected to design a new baseball facility in Changwon City that aims to set new standards for sports venues in South Korea.
Cleveland Indians owner seeking minority investment partner
Paul Dolan, the owner of the Cleveland Indians, is looking for a minority investment partner for the North American Major League Baseball franchise.
Dodgers unveil partners for innovative accelerator programme
Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise the Los Angeles Dodgers has unveiled a list of 10 companies that will make up its inaugural accelerator programme.
MLB seeks to boost diversity through new partnership
Major League Baseball (MLB) has engaged leadership search firm Korn Ferry as part of a move to boost its recruitment process and those of its clubs, as it seeks to open up more job opportunities to women and minorities.
Two Becomes One
Major league glamour and gender-equality appeal is a compelling argument for the Olympic Movement. World Baseball Softball Confederation is hoping it will be enough to convince Tokyo of its worth.
Manfred enthused by MLB expansion
Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred has said the league has drawn up a list of cities that could be viable options for expansion of the competition to beyond 30 franchises.
Yahoo outlines major push into fantasy sports market
US technology giant Yahoo has announced its entry into the daily fantasy sports market in a move that is set to present a new challenge to the growth of the DraftKings and FanDuel companies.
Korea’s sovereign wealth fund ends investment interest in Dodgers – report
South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund has dropped its plan to acquire a stake in Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Korean news agency Yonhap.
MLB’s Cardinals embroiled in hacking scandal
Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred has said the organisation is “greatly concerned” after the St. Louis Cardinals were placed under investigation by the FBI and US Justice Department prosecutors amid allegations of hacking into the internal network of rival the Houston Astros.
WBSC submits application for Baseball, Softball inclusion at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
LAUSANNE (Switzerland) -- The president of the World Baseball Softball Confederation, Riccardo Fraccari, today announced that the world governing body has submitted an official proposal to the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (TOCOG) for the addition of men's baseball and women's softball at the 2020 Games.
WBSC names Sapporo as new Premier12 venue
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has added Sapporo as a new host city for the inaugural edition of its Premier12 baseball competition, which will be staged in Japan and Chinese Taipei from November 8-21.
Stats maintains acquisitions drive with TVTI deal
US sports technology, data and content company Stats has completed its latest acquisition with a deal for baseball and ice hockey specialists TVT Video Technology (TVTI).
Manfred maintains MLB’s Olympic stance, eyes Cuba games in 2016
Major League Baseball (MLB) has maintained its stance that it would not interrupt its season to allow star players to compete in the Olympic Games, while commissioner Rob Manfred hopes the United States’ renewed diplomatic relations with Cuba can result in his organisation staging matches on the island next year.