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What to know about MLBPA interim executive director Bruce Meyer
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (696+ words) The MLBPA elected Bruce Meyer as interim Exec Dir on Wednesday night. Meyer, who had been Deputy Exec Dir and the union's lead labor negotiator, replaces Tony Clark following his sudden resignation Tuesday. Meyer was widely considered the most obvious…...
PepsiCo’s Mountain Dew Baja Blast sponsorship dovetails well with MLB’s consumers
12+ hour ago (547+ words) Pepsi's Mountain Dew Baja Blast, a teal-colored, lime-flavored carbonated beverage, is MLB's new official soft drink. "[MLB] was the right property, rising at the right time, with key summer seasonality," Smith said. "Major League Baseball has a long history with…...
Mets break ground on Player Development Complex in Florida
17+ hour, 46+ min ago (158+ words) The Mets broke ground on their 55,000-square-foot Player Development Complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Wednesday. The facility, designed by HKS and built by Gilbane, is expected to open for 2027 Spring Training. Mets break ground on Player Development Complex in…...
YES Network sets tighter Yankees broadcast team for 2026
22+ hour, 45+ min ago (238+ words) YES Network is tightening up its Yankees broadcast team in 2026, as the network will go with two play-by-play announcers -- main voice Michael Kay and backup Ryan Ruocco -- and three rotating analysts in David Cone, Paul O'Neill and Joe Girardi. YES…...
Tony Clark’s abrupt exit leaves MLBPA reeling ahead of CBA talks
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (538+ words) The Business of Women's Sports: Pivotal 2026 for Women's Basketball, 12:30 ET Wednesday Industry sources describe what the union needs in its next leader The sudden resignation of MLBPA Exec Dir Tony Clark on Tuesday sent shock waves through baseball's power structure…...
DAZN already beginning meetings with NBA, NHL teams departing Main Street
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (196+ words) The Business of Women's Sports: Pivotal 2026 for Women's Basketball, 12:30 ET Wednesday DAZN this week is beginning to engage directly with the 13 NBA and seven NHL teams that are part of Main Street Sports Group about whether there is a path…...
Manfred sees path to larger national TV slate, bundled local rights for MLB in the future
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (448+ words) MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is pushing to expand nationally televised games and bundle local rights for leaguewide bidding, asserting he can shift more inventory into national packages with a majority owners" vote even without full participation from holdouts like the…...
MLBPA Exec Dir Tony Clark to resign ahead of upcoming labor battle
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (725+ words) MLBPA Exec Dir Tony Clark is expected to announce his resignation, a stunning development on the eve of a lengthy labor battle this coming winter. The Business of Women's Sports: Pivotal 2026 for Women's Basketball, 12:30 ET Wednesday MLBPA Exec Dir Tony…...
Marlins hold ribbon cutting for new Jupiter Academy
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (178+ words) The Business of Women's Sports: Pivotal 2026 for Women's Basketball, 12:30 ET Wednesday The Marlins Monday had a ceremonial ribbon cutting for their new Jupiter Academy. Marlins owner Bruce Sherman, President of Business Operations Caroline O'Connor and President of Baseball Operations Peter…...
Cubs’ Ricketts says club savors TV independence ahead of possible MLB consolidation
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (191+ words) Chicago Cubs Chair Tom Ricketts says club savors TV independence ahead of possible MLB consolidation'Sports Business Journal Cubs" Ricketts says club savors TV independence ahead of possible MLB consolidation Cubs Chair Tom Ricketts said as there has been "a lot…...