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News, commentary and analysis about the business of baseball, chronicling the MLB’s most important people, trends and events. Read more about the Business of Sports.

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MLB Will Adopt Robot Umpires in 2026 While Preserving Human Element

Baseball embraces robo umps with a new challenge system, balancing technology with tradition to improve accuracy and cut disputes.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
UFC 306 at Riyadh Season Noche UFC: O'Malley v Dvalishvili

The UFC Is Looking for a Giant Media Rights Deal: 3 Top Contenders

The UFC's current $1.5 billion media rights deal with ESPN is expiring in 2025.
By Brandon Katz
Jordan Montgomery #48 of the St. Louis Cardinals is interview by Jim Hayes of Bally Sports.

Regional Sports Could Give Streaming an Edge Over Cable, But it’s a Risky Bet

A slew of regional sports networks could sell for cheap in the coming months, which could be an opportunity for streaming platforms that want a larger share of the live sports market.
By Rachyl Jones
A woman wearing a yellow shirt that says "smile" stands amid fans.

The Creepy People Sitting Behind Home Plate Are Advertising a Movie

By Rachyl Jones
A minor league baseball player winds up a pitch on a field in front of a beige building and a sign that reads "Yellow House: John Deere."

Baseball Has Spent Years Fighting Minor League Pay Raises, and Now It’s Facing a Union Drive

By Courtney Vinopal

Take Me Into the Metaverse, Take Me Out to the Cloud: The Atlanta Braves Have Transformed Their Stadium Into a Web3 Wonderland

By James Ledbetter

The WarnerMedia-Discovery Merger Is AT&T’s Latest Clash of Titans

By Brandon Katz
Disney ESPN NFL TV Rights

How ESPN and Disney Could Move Sports to Streaming

By Brandon Katz
Coronavirus Hollywood Schedule

All of Hollywood’s Major Cancellations & Delays Caused by the Coronavirus

By Brandon Katz
Boston Red Sox Senior Vice President, Major and Minor League Operations Raquel Ferreira has a light moment with Sox manager Alex Cora, right.

Setting the Right Tone for Female Executives in Baseball

By John A. Tures
Amazon New York Yankees

Amazon Reportedly Partnering With New York Yankees to Stream MLB Games

By Brandon Katz
Satisfi Labs has partnered with the MLB to use artificial intelligence and data to let baseball teams know what game attendees really want.

How Artificial Intelligence Is Leaving Baseball Fans A Lot More Satisfied

By John A. Tures

A-Rod Has Successfully Rebranded Himself as a Cuddly Instagram Fiancé

By Helen Holmes
Alex Rodriguez in 'Screwball.'

‘Screwball’ Director Billy Corben on the Miami Doping Scandal That Nearly Killed A-Rod’s Career

By Brendan Bures
Amazon Disney Fox

Amazon Prime Is Muscling Its Way Into Live Sports Coverage

By Brandon Katz
New Jersey Sports Betting Law

Phil Murphy Signs Law Legalizing Sports Betting in New Jersey

By Christian Hetrick
New Jersey Sports Betting Bill

New Jersey Legislature Passes Bill to Legalize Sports Betting

By Christian Hetrick

New Jersey Lawmakers, Pro Sports Leagues Clash Over Sports Betting Bill

By Christian Hetrick

NJ Bill Would Regulate Sports Betting If US Supreme Court Sides With State

By Christian Hetrick
MLB TV Ratings

Is Baseball Dying? If So, Here’s One Plan to Save It

By Brandon Katz
Peyton Manning ESPN Fox NFL TV Ratings

ESPN and Fox Are Gunning Hard for Peyton Manning

By Brandon Katz
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Aviation Analyst: What You Need to Know About Roy Halladay’s Icon A5 Aircraft

By Kyle Bailey
Derek Jeter at TechCrunch Disrupt NY in May.

Derek Jeter and Michael Jordan Are New Owners of Miami Marlins

By John Bonazzo
That football is now a hotbed for big data.

Every NFL Football Now Has a Data Tracking Chip for Improved Game Statistics

By John Bonazzo
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