bizofbaseball.com - 3/29/2008
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As we covered prior, MLB at this point in time, is nearly recession proof . MLB Advanced Media (MLBAM) announced today that it has sold more than 19 million tickets on behalf of the League's 30 clubs at MLB.com. During 2007, MLB.com sold more than 27 million tickets online -- a new record for online sales.
The Federal League: Part Three
seamheads.com 3/29/2008 — The final chapter of my three part series focuses on the final season of the Federal League. Part one can be viewed here while part two can be read here . With their ongoing legal case still in the courts, the Federals opened up the 1915 season on April 10 th , with all eight teams in action.
When it Comes to Hot Dog Consumption, Mets Fans Rule
bizofbaseball.com 3/29/2008 — It's the food that's as traditional as the game itself. The hot dog , in all its forms, is the perennial favorite at ballparks across the country. In what will surely make the American Heart Association cringe, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimates that 30 million hot dogs will be consumed at the 30 ballparks across the nation this year.
Wanna Bet? Red Sox, Mass. Lottery to Make Announcement
bizofbaseball.com 3/29/2008 — Pete Rose is banned from baseball for gambling. The door of every clubhouse warns players that if the gamble on MLB games, they too will be banned. Yet, baseball has continued to accept legalized gambling, or gaming, as no longer being a social taboo, and more importantly, a way to garner increased revenues.
MLB.com: Video-Alerts to Mobiles. High-Def Streaming
bizofbaseball.com 3/29/2008 — For those that get their MLB content online, this season sees the largest product offerings launch through MLB Advanced Media, and MLB.com in their history. Starting on Opening Day, the following products will be offered: Enhanced Gameday/Video Alerts
Chat: New Nationals Ballpark
bizofbaseball.com 3/29/2008 — For those interested, Washington Times sports business reporter Tim Lemke is conducting a chat regarding the new Nationals Park. As noted on the chat site: Nationals Park formally opens this weekend with an exhibition game between the Nats and Orioles on Saturday, followed by the official home opener on Sunday night against the Braves.
Washington favorite to make roster —
Major League Baseball News 3/29/2008
After 11 seasons in the Minor Leagues, it appears that infielder Rico Washington may finally get "the call." Washington, a veteran of 1,134 games and 3,980 at-bats in the Minors, is the favorite to take the final open spot on the Cardinals' roster. ...
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