A tentative five-year deal between Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Umpires Association (MLBUA) potentially paves the way for robo-umps, as both sides could work to implement and improve the technology. (more…)
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AR Experiences on Tap at Louisville Slugger Field
Augmented reality experiences are coming to Louisville Slugger Field in 2020, the result of a new deal between the Louisville Bats (Class AAA; International League) and Imagination Park Technologies Inc. The Bats will be among the first Triple-A teams to utilize AR for fan engagement on their iOS or Android mobile devices. (more…)
MiLB Focusing on Long-Term Media Distribution Strategy
With media rights an increasingly important part of the pro sports landscape, Minor League Baseball is entering a new phase by partnering with Octagon on a long-term media distribution strategy. (more…)
Fan Engagement for 2020: The New Normal
The sports industry is growing by leaps and bounds, and 2020 is the year to engage your fans on a new level of interaction, fun and new functionality, giving your team and ownership group a new reason to cheer. (more…)
Manfred: Automated Strike Zone Coming to Some MiLB Ballparks in 2020
In what would amount to a limited test of the system, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says that automated strike zone technology will be used at select Minor League Baseball ballparks in 2020. (more…)
Tulsa Drillers Upgrading ONEOK Field Video Displays
The Tulsa Drillers (Class AA; Texas League) will make major upgrades at ONEOK Field this offseason, as new video displays will be installed in time for the 2020 season. The million-dollar project will replace, enlarge and enhance all of the ballpark’s LED video displays. (more…)
2020 Is the Year of Building Your Own Loyalty Program
We’re in the offseason, and everyone is now thinking how we can do better in 2020. Where within our stadium operation can we create and generate new revenue? How can we build a better fan experience? I have some answers. (more…)
Parkview Field Video Display Upgrades Set for 2020
Improvements are coming to Parkview Field for the 2020 season, as the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) will replace the ballpark’s original standard definition primary videoboard and two outfield wall video boards. This announcement comes after Fort Wayne’s Redevelopment Commission approved funds from the Harrison Square Stadium Maintenance Fund for the project. (more…)
Automated Pizza-Making Platform Piloted at T-Mobile Park
An automated pizza-making platform by Seattle-based Picnic has been piloted at T-Mobile Park, as concessionaire Centerplate serves as one of the company’s initial customers. (more…)
Mets Add Self-Checkout Kiosk to Citi Field
The New York Mets have added a self-checkout kiosk to Citi Field, partnering with Aramark, CLEAR and Mashgin on a grab-and-go stand that uses biometric tools to facilitate a quick sale. (more…)
Take a Look at Sugar Land’s All-Drone Broadcast
Today saw an interesting first in the world of baseball, as the Sugar Land Skeeters (independent; Atlantic League) featured an all-drone broadcast from Constellation Field to wrap up the regular season. (more…)
Trash Pandas Strike Partnership with WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone
The Rocket City Trash Pandas (Class AA; Southern League) have struck a partnership with WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone that includes 5-Gigabit Internet speeds to support ballpark-wide Wi-Fi. This announcement comes ahead of the Trash Pandas opening their new ballpark in the Town Madison development in 2020. (more…)
Postmates Live Powering New Yankee Stadium Food Ordering, Pickup
Postmates is coming to Yankee Stadium concession stands, as the home of the New York Yankees joins Dodger Stadium as MLB venues offering on-demand ordering and pickup as a way for fans to skip the queues. (more…)