The Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) will attempt to use footage captured strictly by drones for their regular-season finale broadcast, scheduled for September 22. (more…)
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Yankees, Amazon, Sinclair Announce Purchase of YES Network
The New York Yankees, along with partners Amazon and Sinclair Broadcast Group, have announced the purchase of the YES Network from Disney at a total enterprise value of $3.47 billion. (more…)
Three Season-Ending Tech Tips: Start Off 2020 Ahead of the Curve
It’s the end of the year, and everyone is ready for a break. Believe me–I’ve visited dozens of stadiums this summer across the country and spoke with hundreds of the hardest-working people in the sports industry. The teams gave me great insight into what is needed to ensure their continued success of technology and future […]
FanDuel Named Authorized Gaming Operator of MLB
FanDuel has been named an Authorized Gaming Operator of MLB, giving it the ability to use MLB data, marks and logos across its online sports betting products and retail sportsbook locations. This marks FanDuel’s first partnership with Major League Baseball or an MLB team. (more…)
DraftKings Signs Deal to Use MLB Baseball Data for Gambling
DraftKings is now an Authorized Gaming Operator of Major League Baseball (MLB), giving the gambling giant the ability to use MLB data, marks and logos within DraftKings sports betting products. (more…)
Atlantic League To Continue Robo-Ump Experiment for Rest of 2019 Season
The independent Atlantic League will continue its use of automated ball-strike technology, first used in the league’s All-Star Game earlier this month, for the rest of the regular season. (more…)
A’s Offer Another Variation on Ballpark Pass
The Oakland A’s have introduced another variation on a season ticket, combining assigned seating for some games and general ballpark admission for the rest. (more…)
Globe Life Field to Feature Daktronics’ Show Control System
When it opens for the Texas Rangers in 2020, Globe Life Field will be equipped with Daktronics’ Show Control System featuring new Live Clips and Camino technology. Also, all of the ballpark’s LED displays will be HDR capable. (more…)
AquaSox Unveil New Funko Field Videoboard
The Everett AquaSox (Short Season A; Northwest League) are installing a new Daktronics videoboard at Funko Field, with the 20-foot high by 40-foot wide display to be the largest in the Northwest League. (more…)
Globe Life Field to Feature Nine LED Video Displays
Globe Life Field will be equipped with nine LED video displays when it opens in 2020, part of a partnership between the Texas Rangers and Daktronics. Eight new SMD (Surface-Mount Device) LED displays, a centerfield 15HD display and all LCDs will be fully integrated using Daktronics Show Control System. (more…)
Now That Sinclair Owns RSNs, What’s to Come?
Now that Sinclair Broadcast Group has agreed to buy 21 regional sports networks (RSNs) from Disney, it’s clear that the purchase is merely the first step — but what comes next remains to be seen. (more…)
SeaWolves Add Augmented Reality to UPMC Park
The Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) are going high-tech with addition of augmented reality services to the UPMC Park game-day experience, in an attempt to raise fan-engagement levels. (more…)
Sinclair Lands 21 Regional Sports Networks: Report
Sinclair Broadcast Group, the biggest owner of local television stations in the United States, has landed the 21 regional sports networks owned by Disney as part of the acquisition of 21st Century Fox entertainment assets. (more…)