And as their billionaire owners continue to spend big on top-level players, traditional American sports such as baseball and basketball are being pushed down the list.
Even a seemingly simple business-networking event, such as a baseball game where peanuts are thrown around the stadium, can be a challenge for an employee with food allergies.
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The feeling that I sensed at that moment, compared to other sports such as weightlifting or baseball, was unforgettable.
"Mobile data traffic is exploding, particularly in high-traffic areas such as Major League Baseball ballparks, " said Anand Chandrasekher , senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Qualcomm.
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Even though there were varying levels of disagreement regarding the concept, Mr. Weiner was quick to point out that the MLBPA has been able to work with the owners on joint initiatives such as the World Baseball Classic and charitable efforts.
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These muscles can become strained after a rapid twisting of the chest or torso, and are quite common injuries in sports such as tennis and basketball, as well as in baseball.
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In real world terms, the value of the New York Yankees brand is on display with successful business ventures outside of baseball, such as the stadium management company Legends and IMG College, which offers sports-marketing services to universities.
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This means that sports teams are worth more than ever, says Will Chang, a serial investor in teams such as the San Francisco Giants (baseball) and DC United (soccer).
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By using quantitative data contained in repositories such as the box score of a baseball game, their technology systematically converts the information contained within into a journalistic narrative that is indistinguishable from that produced by a human writer.
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As the top baseball brand in such a large market, the Dodgers would likely command more than that, Lee Berke, a sports media consultant, said.
But a tough call--such as the one that cost Japan a game against the U.S. in the baseball Classic just as we went to press--will tend to inflame passions anew.
Besides each of the leagues holding informative meetings and committee breakout sessions, the Bob Freitas Business Seminar allowed Minor League Baseball to tackle issues pertaining to topics such as promotions, sponsorship, social media, effective community engagement, media relations, and utilizing minor league ball parks as multi-purpose facilities.
Customers such as California's public university system and the San Francisco Giants baseball team have signed long-term outsourcing contracts with the firm to take care of their energy needs, from power and air conditioning to risk management.
At the present moment, the ace of the Detroit Tigers leads all pitchers in Major League Baseball in the commonly accepted and easily understood statistics such as Wins (23), Strikeouts (238), Innings Pitched (226.1), and Walks Plus Hits Per Innings Pitched (.915).
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To quell the incessant concerns of the naysayers from financially challenged baseball markets, floating realignment might give ball clubs such as the Royals, Pirates, Nationals, Orioles and Blue Jays an opportunity to either finally qualify for the postseason in the 21st century or to enjoy an influx of revenues due to new matchups and rivalries.
As such, they can compare the frequency with which individuals purchase either baseball or football tickets.
In recent years, the city has been guiding growth to grittier neighborhoods with more capacity, such as those near Union Station and toward the Nationals' major-league baseball stadium south of the Capitol.
Besides Hall of Famers Dennis Eckersley and Rollie Fingers, anomalies such as Jim Konstanty and Willie Hernandez have had their names etched on the Kenesaw Mountain Landis Memorial Baseball Award.
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The show's audience may have been hurt because the postseason baseball games that Fox airs have forced the network to air the show at odd times, such as Sunday night, when viewership was down by almost 30% from its premiere audience.
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