NBA and MLB have formally urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to impose tighter restrictions on the fast-growing prediction markets industry. In letters sent Thursday, both leagues requested greater control over which event-based contracts can be offered on their competitions. They specifically called for bans on markets tied to player performance props, injuries, officiating…
Major League Baseball is moving closer to long-anticipated expansion, with plans to grow to 32 teams likely tied to the next collective bargaining cycle and a realistic debut window around 2032–2033. Commissioner Rob Manfred has long framed expansion as a legacy project, but key steps remain — most notably a new labor agreement with the…
Major League Baseball’s new automated ball-strike (ABS) system is reshaping the 2026 season, with early data showing both longer game times and increased fan attendance. According to league figures, the average nine-inning game has risen to 2 hours and 42 minutes, up four minutes from 2025 and six minutes from 2024. While still well below…
Nike and Major League Baseball have unveiled the latest wave of City Connect uniforms for the 2026 season, marking the first time eight teams have launched their designs simultaneously. The participating clubs include the Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, and Texas Rangers. City-inspired designs…
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin to a nine-year, $140 million contract, marking the largest deal in franchise history and the most lucrative contract ever given to an MLB rookie. Griffin, a top prospect drafted in 2024, was recently promoted to the majors and is expected to play a central role in…
Across Major League Baseball, clubs are increasingly shifting creative production in-house as digital content becomes a core driver of fan engagement and brand value. Teams such as the Seattle Mariners have moved away from relying on external agencies and now produce much of their video content internally. This reflects a broader league-wide trend where creative…
The Seattle Mariners have made a significant long-term investment in their future, signing shortstop prospect Colt Emerson to an eight-year, $95 million contract before he has played a single Major League game. The deal, which includes a club option for 2034 and performance-based escalators tied to awards and accolades, represents one of the largest contracts…
Major League Baseball made its debut on Netflix with strong viewership, as the Yankees vs. Giants Opening Night broadcast drew 2.97 million viewers. According to Nielsen, the game averaged a 1.3 rating, making it the most-watched MLB Opening Night or Opening Day broadcast since the pandemic-affected 2020 season. Excluding that period, it is the highest…
The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has amassed a record $519.3 million in assets as it prepares for a potentially contentious round of collective bargaining negotiations with team owners. According to its latest annual filing with the U.S. Department of Labor, the union’s asset base rose 47% year-on-year from $353.1 million at the start…
The Milwaukee Brewers have quantified the financial impact of moving away from their regional sports network (RSN) partner, reporting an estimated $20 million hit following their transition to the league-operated media model. The revelation was made by Brewers owner Mark Attanasio during a press conference ahead of the 2026 season opener. Shift From RSN Model…
