Multiple sources confirm private-equity firm Silver Lake Partners and Endeavor Group Holdings, owner of UFC and the WME talent agency, have filed paperwork to buy five MiLB teams, with another five filings expected in coming weeks. (more…)
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MLB unveils MiLB player housing policies
After announcing last month that teams would be picking up MiLB player housing costs, MLB unveiled a new housing policy to provide players with furnished housing accommodations. (more…)
PETA urges baseball to stop using the term bullpen
Some profound lack of baseball history and a severe commitment to trolling from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), which is urging pro baseball to drop the term bullpen because of a perceived link to bulls. (more…)
MLB, players anticipate work stoppage Dec. 2
It looks like both the players and MLB officials are resigned to a work stoppage on Dec. 2, as the long-anticipated jockeying for power in the next labor agreement will finally make an impact. (more…)
Private equity hitting Minor League Baseball?
Private equity firm Silver Lake Partners is looking to buy up to 17 Minor League Baseball teams across all classification levels, with a focus on licensees owned by MLB teams. (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 to pick up housing costs for MiLB players: report
Major League Baseball will pick up housing costs for Minor League Baseball rosters in 2022 and beyond, addressing one of the biggest issues facing players during the regular season. (more…)
The Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat strikes back!
The Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat strikes back, as Mick Gillispie, Jesse Goldberg-Strassler and Kevin Reichard gather to discuss the 2021 season—so far. (more…)
70 years of tradition gone: MLB, players dump Topps for Fanatics
One of the great relationships in sports is ending, as MLB and the players association are ending long-term deals with Topps and entering a new relationship with the MLB-backed Fanatics. (more…)
Karin Timpone new MLB CMO
It’s about time: Industry veteran Karin Timpone is the new Chief Marketing Officer for Major League Baseball, filling a position that’s been vacant since 2016. (more…)
2022 MLB season to launch March 31
The 2022 MLB season will launch March 31, as all 30 Major League Baseball teams will be in action on the traditional Opening Day, with divisional matchups dominating that first day of the schedule. (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…)
Disney, MLB agree to scaled-back ESPN broadcast schedule
Major League Baseball and Disney agreed to a new seven-year ESPN broadcast schedule that sees only 30 exclusive game broadcasts, but with the possibility of more expanded-playoff matches. (more…)