The Major League Baseball (MLB) is working in India to develop and promote baseball in India through grassroots programming, personal connections, and a mindset shift. The Playknox founder Taruka Srivastav spoke with Ryo Takahashi, Senior Manager, MLB India about MLB’s efforts to build a strong foundation in India. He further emphasized the importance of patience […]
MLB inks first CBD deal with Charlotte’s Web
Charlotte’s Web Holdings, Inc. (“Charlotte’s Web,” “CW” or the “Company”), the market leader in hemp-derived CBD products has jointly announced with Major League Baseball (“MLB”), a first of its kind exclusive multi-year strategic partnership that opens increased CBD visibility to their professional athletes, millions of fans and communities. The rigorous approval process that brought […]
MLB names Audacy as podcast partner
Major League Baseball and Audacy has announced a new multi-year wide-ranging audio agreement. The partnership makes Audacy the official digital audio and podcast partner of MLB and includes the capacity to produce and distribute official podcast programming for the league and its Clubs. The partnership with Audacy, a leader in digital audio and podcast production, […]
MLB signs Hyperice as its official recovery technology partner
Hyperice announced a multi-year partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB), which will include a future investment by MLB in the recovery technology category leader. The partnership demonstrates the commitment MLB has made to optimize player performance, mobility and recovery through innovative technology solutions from Hyperice. As part of the partnership, Hyperice and MLB will work […]
Chicago Cubs partners DraftKings to engage in developing a retail sportsbook
DraftKings and The Chicago Cubs have joined forces to make DraftKings, America’s top rated mobile sportsbook app, the Official Sports Betting and Daily Fantasy Partner of the storied MLB franchise. The multi-year deal includes a plan to pursue a first-of-its-kind sportsbook at the iconic Wrigley Field, with online access available in the surrounding Wrigleyville area. […]
MLB unveils Oculus VR Live Baseball Streams from MLB.tv
Major League Baseball (MLB) has unveiled a new streaming service app for baseball fans through the Oculus Quest-supported virtual reality (VR) platform. As part of the partnership, Oculus owners will be able to use their device to tune in and watch games as they unfold on MLB.tv. MLB.tv, a subscription service, will allow Oculus users […]
MLB signs Google Cloud as official cloud data and analytics partner
Google and Major League Baseball (MLB) have agreed a multi-year collaboration to upgrade MLB’s business processes and support next-level experiences that inspire fans around the world. Google Cloud will become MLB’s Official Cloud and Cloud Data and Analytics partner, with MLB’s business operations, including Statcast—the automated tool for analyzing player movements and abilities—now running on […]
Amazon strikes a deal with YES Network for streaming Yankees matches
The YES Network and Amazon Prime have agreed a deal to air 21 New York Yankees games live on Amazon Prime Video. Amazon Prime subscribers in the New York, Connecticut, Northeast Pennsylvania, and North and central New Jersey areas will have access to all of the 21 games, according to a press release from YES […]