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MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation Reaches $31 Million in Grant Funding Following Successful 2023

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation (YDF) announced its full roster of 2023 grant recipients, benefitting 36 communities, in 24 states with over $3.6 million in funding. Recipients ranged from the NYC Police Foundation to the Parkwood Community Club in Nashville and Snug Harbor Little League, all who received the funding and support of impact-driving programs that contribute to the growth and development of youth baseball and softball across the country.

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  • Recipients ranged from the NYC Police Foundation to the Parkwood Community Club in Nashville and Snug Harbor Little League, all who received the funding and support of impact-driving programs that contribute to the growth and development of youth baseball and softball across the country.
  • In 2023, grants presented by YDF ranged from as large as $1 million to $3,000, showcasing the foundation's ability to scale and cater to communities, municipalities, and youth leagues of all sizes and needs.
  • "Impacting local communities is at the heart of what YDF strives to do," YDF Executive Director Jean Lee Batrus said.
  • Powered by YDF through a $1 million grant, the HBCU Swingman Classic is an All-Star experience for baseball student-athletes from Division-I programs at Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs).

Rapsodo Adds Five New NIL Partnerships with Top Performing College Baseball Players

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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As part of their partnerships, they plan to continue to utilize Rapsodo data to help them reach that next level.

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  • As part of their partnerships, they plan to continue to utilize Rapsodo data to help them reach that next level.
  • The players will help in promoting Rapsodo’s promise to give athletes everywhere the tools they need to succeed.
  • “Rapsodo has elevated my game to a new level and has been an integral part of my college playing experience,” Jac Caglianone said.
  • “It is an honor to work with Rapsodo, a brand that has been influential in my college practices and baseball career as a whole,” Vance Honeycutt said.

Notice of petition for winding-up of Airstream Investment LTD.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TAKE NOTICE that a petition for an order that AIRSTREAM INVESTMENT LTD., whose registered office is situated at c/o Hermes Corporate Services Ltd., 5th Floor, Zephyr House, 122 Mary Street, George Town Grand Cayman KY1-1206, Cayman Islands. (the "Company") be put into liquidation and wound up in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act (2023 REVISION) has been presented to the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands, CAUSE NO: FSD 329 OF 2023 (IKJ).

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TAKE NOTICE that a petition for an order that AIRSTREAM INVESTMENT LTD., whose registered office is situated at c/o Hermes Corporate Services Ltd., 5th Floor, Zephyr House, 122 Mary Street, George Town Grand Cayman KY1-1206, Cayman Islands.
  • The petition was presented by I-Tiger Global Investment Management Limited a Cayman Islands Exempted Company, with its registered office at Harneys Fiduciary (Cayman) Limited, 4th Floor, Harbour Place, 103 South Church Street, P.O.
  • Copies of the petition and supporting affidavits may be obtained free of charge from the Petitioner's attorneys, Conyers Dill & Pearman LLP at SIX, Cricket Square, Hutchins Drive, PO Box 2681, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands KY1-1111.
  • Any person who intends to appear and be heard on the hearing of the petition shall give at least 3 days' notice of that person's intention to the Petitioner's attorneys.

Rapsodo Named Official Player Development Partner of USA Baseball and Prospect Development Pipeline

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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This strategic collaboration aims to revolutionize player development and advance the game of baseball through industry-leading technology and data-driven insights.

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  • This strategic collaboration aims to revolutionize player development and advance the game of baseball through industry-leading technology and data-driven insights.
  • Through this collaboration, USA Baseball will integrate Rapsodo's PRO 3.0 into its national team identification events, national team training camps, and player development initiatives.
  • "We are proud to continue to be a provider for USA Baseball and the MLB Prospect Development Pipeline in their efforts to identify the best prospects in the country,” Rapsodo CEO, Batuhan Okur, said.
  • “USA Baseball looks forward to its continued partnership with Rapsodo in providing the top technology for our players and coaches,” USA Baseball COO, David Perkins, said.

This Week in Sports News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the sports industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • The partnership will also provide a platform to further collaborate on existing PepsiCo initiatives, encouraging participation in football and gender equality in the sport.
  • This July, what better way to cool off from the summer heat, stay active and motivated than by working out indoors at Planet Fitness.
  • Now through July 19, new members can join Planet Fitness for $1 down and only $10 a month (cancel anytime).
  • The players spring into action as animated avatars, created using 3D-body scanning technology, facing off in what could be called the single-greatest game-never-played.

AVA BROWN AND MAX CLARK NAMED GATORADE BEST PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight at the Gatorade Player of the Year Awards, Ava Brown was named the 2022-23 Gatorade Best Female Player of the Year and Max Clark was named the 2022-23 Gatorade Best Male Player of the Year. Brown, who went undefeated in her prep career, is the second softball athlete to take home the honor in the award's 20-year history, and Clark, who has a robust community and academic resume, etches his name on the trophy following his third overall selection in the 2023 MLB Draft.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight at the Gatorade Player of the Year Awards, Ava Brown was named the 2022-23 Gatorade Best Female Player of the Year and Max Clark was named the 2022-23 Gatorade Best Male Player of the Year.
  • Each year, Gatorade brings together its 12 National Players of the Year, the best of the best in high school sports, to recognize their accomplishments and celebrate their bright futures alongside professional athletes and industry tastemakers.
  • Gatorade also gave an additional $25,000 grant to the second-annual Gatorade Community Grant Award winner, presented at the Gatorade Player of the Year Awards.
  • Ava Brown: Texas' returning Gatorade Player of the Year, Brown led the Lake Creek Lions to a 44-1 record and second straight Conference 5A state championship this past season, ranked the nation's No.

Hankook Tire Supports MLB's Efforts to Provide All-Star Experience for Make-A-Wish Kids

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hankook Tire, the official tire of Major League Baseball (MLB), stepped up to the plate to help the league grant life-changing wishes to five young fans from Make-A-Wish at the 2023 All-Star Week. These efforts were part of MLB's community events at the 93rd Midsummer Classic, held from Friday, July 7th to Tuesday, July 11th at Seattle's T-Mobile Park.

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  • These efforts were part of MLB's community events at the 93rd Midsummer Classic, held from Friday, July 7th to Tuesday, July 11th at Seattle's T-Mobile Park.
  • Five young fans whose wish was to be part of All-Star Week festivities were special guests of Major League baseball during all events at T-Mobile Park.
  • Hankook Tire has generously underwritten MLB's expenses for the welcome reception and the VIP suite.
  • Granting wishes during the 2023 All-Star Week is a key initiative in MLB's schedule of community, youth and cultural events.

Major League Baseball and GameChanger Announce New Multi-Year Agreement Aimed at Growing Youth Baseball and Softball

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Baseball (MLB) and GameChanger - the #1 rated youth sports app for live streaming, scorekeeping and team management -- today announced a new multi-year agreement designed to help strengthen connections with those at the heart of America's Pastime – youth athletes.

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  • GameChanger was used at the youth level by 100% of the Top 50 prospects in the upcoming 2023 MLB Draft.
  • This partnership will also make youth baseball and softball content and information more accessible to underserved communities.
  • "We are excited for all the possibilities that our partnership with GameChanger will bring to our sport's experience for parents, coaches and players," said David James, Vice President of Baseball & Softball Development, Major League Baseball.
  • "Partnering with Major League Baseball is an incredible milestone for GameChanger," said Sameer Ahuja, President, GameChanger.

Play Ball! Major League Baseball and Zoom Announce First-of-its-kind Partnership; Zoom Contact Center to Power ‘Zoom Replay Operations Center’

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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As the new Official Unified Communications Platform of MLB, Zoom Contact Center and the Zoom platform technology will power new elements of Major League games and broadcasts.

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  • As the new Official Unified Communications Platform of MLB, Zoom Contact Center and the Zoom platform technology will power new elements of Major League games and broadcasts.
  • Partnering with Zoom, a category leader that reinvented the way we connect, was a natural next step for us.
  • Beginning with the 2023 Season, the Crew Chief, the most senior member of the four-man umpire crew, will connect to the Zoom Replay Operations Center using Zoom’s Contact Center solution during any replay review.
  • MLB’s corporate offices use Zoom Meetings, Zoom Rooms, Zoom Phone, and Zoom Webinar to connect, collaborate, and communicate.

Chinook Seedery Partners with Bobby Witt Jr. To Release Their Newest Flavor

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chinook Seedery, the only small batch better-for-you sunflower seed brand in the country, has announced today the launch of their newest flavor, Lemon Pepper. Done in collaboration with MLB star and Chinook Seedery investor Bobby Witt Jr., Lemon Pepper is the latest addition to an existing portfolio of unique and award-winning flavors.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chinook Seedery , the only small batch better-for-you sunflower seed brand in the country, has announced today the launch of their newest flavor, Lemon Pepper.
  • Done in collaboration with MLB star and Chinook Seedery investor Bobby Witt Jr., Lemon Pepper is the latest addition to an existing portfolio of unique and award-winning flavors.
  • It's from this affinity for that lemon pepper blend that the newest Chinook flavor was born.
  • "At Chinook, we pride ourselves on being flavor innovators and thoughtful about what we take to market.