Major League Baseball

Soaring to Opening day: UberJets takes the lead at Fenway South with MLB Boston Red Sox

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

This follows UberJets' 4 consecutive year highly successful on-field advertising campaign with MLB Teams including Boston Red Sox during Spring Training, and with the New York Yankees.

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  • This follows UberJets' 4 consecutive year highly successful on-field advertising campaign with MLB Teams including Boston Red Sox during Spring Training, and with the New York Yankees.
  • "We're delighted with the outcomes of our advertising campaign at JetBlue Park," remarked Sophia Martin, UberJets Digital expansion manager.
  • With Opening Day approaching, UberJets extends its best wishes to the Boston Red Sox and all Major League Baseball teams for the upcoming season.
  • On Opening Day at Fenway Park, the Red Sox will be honoring the 20th year anniversary of their 2004 World Series championship team.

A-GAME Announces Appointment of Thomas Bond, MD, MS as Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A-GAME Beverages Inc. (“A-GAME”), creator of the “ultimate” hydration beverage, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas Bond as Chief Medical Officer.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A-GAME Beverages Inc. (“A-GAME”), creator of the “ultimate” hydration beverage, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas Bond as Chief Medical Officer.
  • Bond will act as the first Chief Medical Officer for A-GAME Beverages and bring years and valuable experience of both clinical and sideline expertise in the field of Sports Medicine.
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  • Bond was recruited to LSU Medical Center in New Orleans as the Chief of Sports Medicine.

Pete & Gerry’s ‘Hatches’ a National 2024 Partnership with Minor League Baseball for Interactive Fan Engagement

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Pete & Gerry's , a pioneer in humane egg farming and producers of Pete & Gerry's Organic® , Pete & Gerry's Pasture-Raised™ , and Nellie’s Free Range Eggs, today announced its inaugural partnership with and designation as the official egg of Minor League Baseball (MiLB).

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  • Pete & Gerry's , a pioneer in humane egg farming and producers of Pete & Gerry's Organic® , Pete & Gerry's Pasture-Raised™ , and Nellie’s Free Range Eggs, today announced its inaugural partnership with and designation as the official egg of Minor League Baseball (MiLB).
  • This partnership will span the entire MiLB 2024 regular season and “crack” into 60 clubs and ballpark locations across the U.S.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403428303/en/
    On the heels of its 2023 partnership with Major League Baseball , Pete & Gerry’s is “egg-celerating” to a Minor League Baseball partnership for the 2024 season, supporting its commitment to families and local communities.
  • For more information about how to engage with Pete & Gerry’s through its MiLB partnership or to inquire about Pete & Gerry’s products, please visit peteandgerrys.com or the brand's Instagram , TikTok , and Facebook pages.

Albert Pujols Signs With Team Skechers

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Global footwear brand Skechers introduces some legendary batting power to its lineup by signing former Cardinals and Angels star Albert Pujols as its latest brand ambassador.

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  • Global footwear brand Skechers introduces some legendary batting power to its lineup by signing former Cardinals and Angels star Albert Pujols as its latest brand ambassador.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402522360/en/
    Baseball legend Albert Pujols stars in Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins® campaign.
  • “We know that the appeal of Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins extends beyond age, location or demographic,” added Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers.
  • An award-winning global brand, Skechers leads the industry with comfort technologies including Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins®, Skechers Arch Fit®, Skechers Hyper Burst®, and Skechers Air-Cooled Memory Foam®, among others.

Turing’s AI-Powered Ensemble Active Management Claims Mantle as Nation’s Strongest Lineup of Actively Managed US Equity Portfolios

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Turing Technology is pleased to announce that the results are in, and Ensemble Active Management, or EAM, now boasts a stronger lineup of actively managed US equity portfolios than any mutual fund company in the nation.

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  • Turing Technology is pleased to announce that the results are in, and Ensemble Active Management, or EAM, now boasts a stronger lineup of actively managed US equity portfolios than any mutual fund company in the nation.
  • EAM was introduced to the market in 2018, deploying advanced technology coupled with a fundamental rethinking of active management.
  • Five years later, based on live and verifiable returns, EAM is now able to ‘claim the throne’ to an important performance validation.
  • Rob Nestor stated, “We know it defies conventional wisdom for EAM to elevate to these performance heights in just 5 years.

YES Network Is Launching on Fubo in Time for YES’ New York Yankees Opening Day Coverage Today

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

The YES Network and FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a/ Fubo) (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, have reached a multi-year agreement by which Fubo is launching YES in its Pro base channel plan in time for YES’ coverage of the New York Yankees’ Season Opener today against the Houston Astros.

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  • The YES Network and FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a/ Fubo) (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, have reached a multi-year agreement by which Fubo is launching YES in its Pro base channel plan in time for YES’ coverage of the New York Yankees’ Season Opener today against the Houston Astros.
  • YES’ pre-game show today begins at 3:00 pm ET, followed by the game telecast at 4:00 pm ET.
  • “The addition of the YES Network to Fubo’s robust baseball offering - which is broader than any other streaming platform’s - means Yankees fans won’t miss a single pitch on YES.
  • In addition to its leading sports coverage, Fubo also streams popular live entertainment and news programming and features more than 40,000 TV shows and movies on-demand each month.

The Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce™ Named Official Hot Sauce of Three MLB Teams

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

The Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce™ announces its return as a sponsor of three Major League Baseball teams for the 2024 season.

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  • The Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce™ announces its return as a sponsor of three Major League Baseball teams for the 2024 season.
  • The Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce is once again the Official Hot Sauce of the Atlanta Braves, the Colorado Rockies and the reigning champions, the Texas Rangers.
  • As the Official Hot Sauce, The Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce will be featured at concession stands throughout the three teams’ ballparks, allowing fans the opportunity to add heat and flavor to their game-day snacks while cheering on their favorite teams.
  • The Original Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce will have a prominent presence at each team’s stadium and fans will see the brand’s logo displayed throughout the ballparks.

2026 Special Olympics USA Games Calls New Champions to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Special Olympics today appointed seven new leaders to the organization's 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Board of Directors to help oversee the national celebration of inclusivity that will bring together thousands from all 50 states to Minnesota.

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  • Special Olympics today appointed seven new leaders to the organization's 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Board of Directors to help oversee the national celebration of inclusivity that will bring together thousands from all 50 states to Minnesota.
  • “We are thrilled to add seven new members to our existing board of directors who are dedicated to leading the 2026 USA Games with the same joy, excitement and inclusivity our athletes demonstrate each time they compete,” said Adam Hjerpe, Board Chair, 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
  • I look forward to helping the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Board of Directors ensure the 2026 USA Games leaves a lasting and memorable legacy within our community and beyond.”
    The seven new members appointed to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Board of Directors are:
    Gwen Walz: Gwen is the First Lady of Minnesota, a former English teacher and lifelong Minnesotan.
  • These leaders join the existing board members of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, including Adam Hjerpe, board chair; Christy Sovereign, CEO, 2026 Special Olympics USA Games; Terry Clark, co-presenting partner, United Healthcare; Caroline Jones, co-presenting partner, Jersey Mike’s Subs; Dave Dorn, president, Special Olympics Minnesota; Wendy Blackshaw, CEO, Minnesota Sports and Events; Jon Steadland, chief of staff, office of the president, University of Minnesota; David Booth, athlete representative, Special Olympics Minnesota; and Will Smith, athlete representative, Special Olympics of New York.

"Fantastic Baseball" Launches Today: Wemade Partners with MLB, KBO, and CPBL and Cover Athlete Aaron Judge

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Friday, March 22, 2024

"Fantastic Baseball" is set to redefine the mobile sports gaming landscape with its unique multi-league integration and the endorsement of baseball superstar Aaron Judge as the cover athlete.

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  • "Fantastic Baseball" is set to redefine the mobile sports gaming landscape with its unique multi-league integration and the endorsement of baseball superstar Aaron Judge as the cover athlete.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321220477/en/
    Wemade’s first mobile game, ‘Fantastic Baseball,’ a sports simulation game for Android and iOS devices, is now available for download.
  • "Fantastic Baseball" is designed to be accessible to fans of all ages and skill levels, from casual enthusiasts to hardcore baseball fans.
  • "Wemade is proud to partner with MLB, MLBPI, CPBL, and KBO to bring 'Fantastic Baseball' to fans around the world," said Henry Chang, CEO of Wemade.

NSF Marks Milestones in Personal Care for Athletes

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

These certifications mark two major milestones: CBDHCC is NSF’s first client in the world to comply with NSF Guideline 527, which demonstrates the product formula meets strict limits and is free of unsafe levels of impurities and adulterants; it is also the first personal care product to earn NSF Certified for Sport® certification.

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  • These certifications mark two major milestones: CBDHCC is NSF’s first client in the world to comply with NSF Guideline 527, which demonstrates the product formula meets strict limits and is free of unsafe levels of impurities and adulterants; it is also the first personal care product to earn NSF Certified for Sport® certification.
  • "The spirit of clean athletic competition is something we all connect with,” said David Trosin, Senior Director, Global Certification at NSF.
  • NSF Certified for Sport® certifies dietary supplements, functional foods, cosmetics and personal care products to be free from substances banned by major sporting organizations.
  • Products Certified for Sport® must also be certified to either NSF/ANSI 173, NSF 229 or NSF 527 to ensure their contents match their claims.