The Detroit Tigers are going big at Comerica Park for 2024, installing the second-largest main video display in the major leagues as part of a larger signage overhaul that sees five additional displays installed along the fascia, dugout and line score locations. (more…)
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Bankruptcy judge to decide fate of four MLB team broadcasts
A bankruptcy judge will determine the imminent broadcast homes of the Diamondbacks, Guardians, Rangers and Twins, as bankruptcy-mired Diamond Sports Group attempts to retain broadcast rights to the four MLB teams while not making full rights payments. (more…)
MLB preps for Sinclair bankruptcy restructuring
We could see a drastic overhaul of MLB’s broadcast revenues with a potential Sinclair bankruptcy filing, as the firm looks at a $8.6 billion debt restructuring that could interrupt and decrease team payments. (more…)
Wind Surge scrap season tickets; move to membership model
This was inevitable in Minor League Baseball; surprised it took so long: The Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A; Texas League) are scrapping traditional season tickets and moving to a membership model. (more…)
Seismic shift in sports streaming possible with Diamond Sports liquidation
We may see a seismic shift in sports streaming if Sinclair Broadcast Group ends up liquidating 21 regional Bally Sports networks, with talks between the firm and three major sports leagues, including MLB, reportedly beginning next week. (more…)
Extreme Networks, MiLB to partner on tech offerings
Extreme Networks is the new Official Technology Innovation Partner of Minor League Baseball, with the pair promising to offer upgraded tech to MiLB licensees. (more…)
American Association adds Rapsodo Stadium in-game data tools
MLB Partner League American Association is adding real-time metrics via the first device designed to provide live, in-game data: Rapsodo Stadium. (more…)
Massive augmented reality planned for Target Field
This should be an interesting test of fan behavior at the ballpark: the Minnesota Twins are implementing a massive augmented reality platform, ARound, billed as the first-of-its-kind stadium-level experience combining tech and marketing. (more…)
Enhanced private network on tap for Petco Park
Workers will see some upgrades to wireless services at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, in 2022, as the team and Boingo unveil a private network that extends service to Gallagher Square. (more…)
MLB streaming set for huge reset?
With Sinclair’s RSNs in flux, ESPN potentially spun off by Disney and MLB exploring a new direct-to-consumer service allowing for home-market broadcasts, Major League Baseball’s streaming plans could come in for a long-awaited overhaul. (more…)
MLB, Audacy sign podcasting deal
Audacy is now the official digital audio and podcast partner of MLB and will produce and distribute official team and league podcast programming as part of a new sports podcast studio, 2400Sports. (more…)
Mariners add Oura Rings to equipment lineup
They were used by NBA players in the Orlando bubble, and now they’re reaching Major League Baseball, as the Seattle Mariners will use Oura Rings to monitor player sleep patterns and overall health metrics. (more…)
Cleveland implementing paperless ticketing in 2021
Another MLB team is moving to paperless ticketing in 2021, as the Cleveland Indians announced mobile-only tickets for 2021–a practice we expect to see implemented across all of Major League Baseball in the next year or two. (more…)