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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new study out of Boston University’s Questrom School of Business evaluates pay versus performance for all 30 MLB teams – and over 4,000 individual players – from 2021 to 2025, ranking teams based on spend efficiency to wins. The study, led by Mark Williams, Master Lecturer of Finance at Questrom, and supported by a team of graduate students, was conducted to better understand which payroll size and what spending habits increase likelihood of advancing to the playoffs,...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VEG ER for Pets, the nation’s leading provider of 24-hour emergency veterinary care, is honored to be the Official Animal Hospital of the Boston Red Sox. VEG has also been named Presenting Partner of the “Service Dog of the Game," helping to celebrate the impact of service dogs and the meaningful role they play in supporting their handlers and communities. Honorees and their families will be recognized during pre-game ceremonies and featured on the centerfie...

FRISCO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thousands of fans watched the Dallas Cowboys swing for the fences at the 13th annual Reliant Home Run Derby at Riders Field in Frisco on Thursday evening. The charity competition resulted in Reliant donating more than $126,000 to 14 nonprofits across North Texas. Since the event began in 2012, Reliant has now donated more than $1.2 million in total charitable support. “The Reliant Home Run Derby with the Dallas Cowboys is one of our favorite ways to show up for t...

SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FanCompass, the global standard in digital fan engagement for sports and entertainment organizations, today announced a three-year renewal and extension of its partnership with Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization that owns and operates professional baseball teams across North America. The renewed agreement builds on a successful collaboration and reinforces a shared commitment to delivering meaningful, fan-first experiences across DBH’s roster o...

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Concacaf today announced the launch of a new website and mobile app experience deployed using Deltatre's award-winning technology, establishing a single digital destination for football fans across the confederation's 41 Member Associations. Concacaf.com and the mobile app, available now on iOS and Android, bring together live streaming, video-on-demand, real-time match data, full match stats, player and team profiles, and personalized content in one platform, marking a...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. (“ABH”) (Nasdaq: BATRA, BATRK) today reported results for its first quarter 2026 results. Highlights include: Total revenue grew to $72 million in the first quarter of 2026, up 53% from the prior year period. Baseball revenue increased 60% from the prior year period to $46 million. Mixed-Use Development revenue increased 41% from the prior year period to $26 million. Total Adjusted OIBDA(1) improved to $(18) million in the first quarter of...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GSV has acquired Tapin2, a leading provider of self-service, suite catering and mobile ordering technology for sports and entertainment venues....

CHICAGO & CENTER VALLEY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shift4 (NYSE:FOUR), a global leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has partnered with the Chicago Cubs to power the fan experience at Wrigley Field, one of Major League Baseball's most iconic ballparks. Shift4 will provide a comprehensive commerce ecosystem at Wrigley Field, processing payments for food & beverage concessions, retail sales, and Gallagher Way, the entertainment district adjacent to the historic ballpark. From th...

RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced a collaboration with nine professional baseball teams and former professional baseball players to launch the Playing with Heart educational program to help educate adults about the importance of knowing their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), called “bad” cholesterol, number and the potential increased risk of heart attack or stroke. Playing with Heart connects Merc...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Real estate developer, hotelier, and former Oakland Athletics Managing Partner Lew Wolff announced the release of his new book, Moments. Published by Rare Bird, the book is a reflection on the pivotal decisions that shape careers, businesses, and industries. Drawing on more than six decades at the intersection of real estate, hospitality, and Major League Baseball ownership, Wolff offers a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective on high-stakes decision making. The book...