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…)
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Home Run Dugout Arriving at Dell Diamond
The 2019 season brings a unique amenity to the Round Rock Express‘ (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) Dell Diamond, as the new Home Run Dugout has been added to the ballpark. (more…)
Mariners Announce Mobile Tickets, Cashless Pilot at T-Mobile Park
As part of new initiatives for 2019, the Seattle Mariners are rolling out a pilot of cashless transactions in select areas of T-Mobile Park as well as mobile tickets. (more…)
Data Analytics and Stadium1: A Winning Combination
Everyone is talking about it; everyone wants it, and now it’s here: Advanced data analytics, an easy way to collect and analyze fan information, is part of the new and improved Stadium1 POS platform. (more…)
Yankees, Amazon, Sinclair Close on YES Network Deal: Report
The first domino has fallen in the expected broad realignment of MLB and regional sports networks (RSNs), as the New York Yankees, Amazon and Sinclair Broadcasting have reportedly reached a deal to buy the YES Network from Disney for $3.5 billion. (more…)
MiLB Announces Peerless-AV Partnership
Minor League Baseball has announced a new multi-year partnership with Peerless-AV, which is now the Official Digital Display Partner of MiLB. As part of the agreement, Peerless-AV will be integrated into MiLB’s existing partnerships with Allegiant Air and ISM Connect to establish it as MiLB’s exclusive provider of screen technologies. (more…)
Hodgetown Video Displays Unveiled
The Amarillo Sod Poodles (Class AA; Texas League) have unveiled details on the video displays at Hodgetown, their new ballpark opening in April. The ballpark will feature two LED video displays manufactured and installed by Prismview, subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (more…)
ISM Connect Launches Ad Network in 25 MiLB Ballparks
Some more details on the network of smart displays planned for 25 Minor League Baseball ballparks by ISM Connect, as the Allegiant Airline Network launches in 2019. (more…)
Las Vegas Ballpark Videoboard Unveiled
When Las Vegas Ballpark opens for the Las Vegas Aviators (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) this spring, it will feature the largest Daktronics LED videoboard in the minor leagues. (more…)
Rays Go Cashless at Tropicana Field for 2019
The Tampa Bay Rays will host the country’s first cash-free sports venue in 2019, as Tropicana Field points of sale will accept only credit and gift cards, as well as mobile payments. (more…)
Cox Business Becomes Las Vegas Ballpark Technology Sponsor
Cox Business has signed on as the technology sponsor for Las Vegas Ballpark, the upcoming home of the Las Vegas Aviators (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). Currently under construction in Downtown Summerlin, Las Vegas Ballpark is scheduled to open for the Aviators in April. (more…)
Could 2019 Reshape Baseball Broadcasting Rights?
We are in the midst of a transformative era when it comes to media consumption, especially when it comes to streaming rights versus traditional and cable networks. And with 25 RSNs on the market, we could see MLB make some bold changes to its broadcast model. (more…)
New Fayetteville Ballpark Videoboard Unveiled
Details have been released on a Daktronics videoboard installed at a new ballpark that will open for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League) in April. The installation took place late in the fall of 2018 to be ready for the 2019 baseball season. (more…)