World Baseball Classic

World Baseball Classic, 2023 - Event Analysis: USA, Japan, and Taiwan Co-hosts Hit a Home Run with $29.95 Million Annual Sponsorship Spend - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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The World Baseball Classic, 2023 - Event Analysis report provides a comprehensive analysis of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, focusing on various aspects such as sponsorship, broadcasters, attendance, ticketing, kit suppliers, and prize money.

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  • The World Baseball Classic, 2023 - Event Analysis report provides a comprehensive analysis of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, focusing on various aspects such as sponsorship, broadcasters, attendance, ticketing, kit suppliers, and prize money.
  • The final match in the US accumulated an average audience of 5.2 million viewers, peaking at 6.5 million viewers.
  • The total annual sponsorship spend for the event was $29.95 million, with deals split into global and regional deals with co-hosts Japan, Taiwan, and the US.
  • It offers a comprehensive overview of the event and its various aspects, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the World Baseball Classic.

TIPICO OFFERS MLB BETTORS CHANCE TO WIN $100K IN MONTHLY PRIZES

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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HOBOKEN, NJ, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tipico Sportsbook , a leading sports betting operator, today announced the launch of "Swing for the Fences," an MLB contest in which bettors play for a chance to win their share of over $100,000 in monthly prizes.

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  • HOBOKEN, NJ, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tipico Sportsbook , a leading sports betting operator, today announced the launch of "Swing for the Fences," an MLB contest in which bettors play for a chance to win their share of over $100,000 in monthly prizes.
  • To qualify for the "Swing for the Fences" contest, customers need to bet $20 or more through the Tipico app.
  • Once entered, customers earn one point for each straight MLB wager and one point for every leg of an MLB parlay bet.
  • At the end of the contest, the top 100 competitors on the platform’s monthly leaderboard will win bet credits which can be used at any time during the calendar year.

PrizePicks Returns as Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner of the Atlanta Braves

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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ATLANTA, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks, the largest fantasy sports operator in North America, today announced that the company has reunited with the organization's hometown Major League Baseball team, the Atlanta Braves, as the club's Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner.  This new deal revives an alliance that was born in the pandemic-affected 2020 season.

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  • ATLANTA, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks , the largest fantasy sports operator in North America, today announced that the company has reunited with the organization's hometown Major League Baseball team, the Atlanta Braves, as the club's Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner.
  • PrizePicks returns as Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner of the Atlanta Braves, reuniting for the 2023 season
    As part of the agreement, the PrizePicks brand will be prominently featured on the Tower LED in Truist Park during all Atlanta Braves home games, which is fitting considering the PrizePicks team is growing rapidly with local hiring.
  • PrizePicks will also be introduced as an official partner of the Braves during the radio broadcasts of all 162 regular season games throughout the 2023 season, which will include a daily player prediction segment.
  • "PrizePicks shares our commitment to thoughtful innovation and providing an optimal fan experience," said Jim Allen, Atlanta Braves Senior Vice President of Corporate and Premium Partnerships for the Braves.

“Classic Girls” and “Taiwan Excellence” Highlight their WBC Excitement through Unprecedented Collaboration

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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Taiwan hosted the first-round games of the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) following a decade-long gap.

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  • Taiwan hosted the first-round games of the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) following a decade-long gap.
  • "Taiwan Excellence", which is a symbol of Taiwan's high-quality innovative products, was also honored to participate in this grand sporting event.
  • It is even more unprecedented to cooperate with Taiwan's "Cheer Girls" in order to bring greater excitement to every game.
  • “Taiwan Excellence”, with its emphasis on the perpetual pursuit of innovation, launched an unprecedented collaboration in the 2023 WBC with the “Classic Girls”.

DOMINICAN AND ISRAELI TEAMS PUT ON BASEBALL CLINIC WITH A MESSAGE OF HOPE, FRIENDSHIP, AND PEACE

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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MIAMI, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hours before Israel and the Dominican Republic squared off during the World Baseball Classic, players and coaches participated in an event for local student athletes from the Jewish and Hispanic communities. The joint effort between the Philos Project and the Israel Association of Baseball (IAB) was designed to inspire young players, to discuss ways to combat antisemitism, and to promote friendship and hope through sports.

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  • The joint effort between the Philos Project and the Israel Association of Baseball (IAB) was designed to inspire young players, to discuss ways to combat antisemitism, and to promote friendship and hope through sports.
  • "We're extremely proud of the friendships we've developed with Philos Latino and the Dominican Republic," said Jordy Alter, President of the IAB.
  • "This is an incredible opportunity for kids to experience how sports like baseball unite people from all countries and all backgrounds.
  • The event at José Martí Park in Miami featured a question-and-answer session and an exchange of flags between countries.

Taiwan Excellence Provides High-Quality Environment for Top International Players at 2023 World Baseball Classic

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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After a 10-year hiatus, the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) returns to Taiwan for the qualifying round.

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  • After a 10-year hiatus, the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) returns to Taiwan for the qualifying round.
  • Baseball is Taiwan’s national sport and the country is ranked second in the world by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC).
  • The Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) has seen significant growth in recent years, and many outstanding Taiwanese players have performed well in Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) .
  • Taiwan has prepared "Taiwan Excellence" certified training and warm-up equipment to ensure that the top players from around the world can train with peace of mind.

TuneIn Cracks the Bat with the Addition of World Baseball Classic Coverage in 2023

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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TuneIn , the world’s leading live-streaming audio service, announced today the addition of the World Baseball Classic to its impressive roster, expanding the baseball experience for all TuneIn premium listeners.

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  • TuneIn , the world’s leading live-streaming audio service, announced today the addition of the World Baseball Classic to its impressive roster, expanding the baseball experience for all TuneIn premium listeners.
  • While this highly anticipated global sporting event is scheduled to take place once every four years, this year’s World Baseball Classic marks the tournament’s first return since 2017.
  • Coverage of the World Baseball Classic starts with Cuba at the Netherlands in Taichung, Taiwan at 11 pm EST on March 7.
  • The World Baseball Classic is a testament to the impact that baseball has had on the world,” said Richard Stern, CEO of TuneIn.

Future Baseball Hall of Famer Adrián Beltré Joins Baseball United Ownership Group

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league created to serve the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent, announced today that former Major League Baseball third baseman Adrián Beltré has joined its investor group. Beltré, a four-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove winner, spent 21 years with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, and the Texas Rangers. He is one of only 12 players in MLB history with 3,000 hits and 400 home runs.

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  • One of the best third baseman of all time, Beltré becomes latest legend to invest in new professional baseball league
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league created to serve the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent, announced today that former Major League Baseball third baseman Adrián Beltré has joined its investor group.
  • Future Hall of Famer Adrián Beltré becomes latest legend to invest in new professional baseball league, Baseball United
    Beltré joins MLB Hall of Famers Barry Larkin and Mariano Rivera as part of one of the most decorated ownership groups in professional sports.
  • "This is a big day for our Baseball United community across the world," said Kash Shaikh, President and CEO, Baseball United.
  • Adrián is not only one of the best baseball players who's ever lived, but he's also a great businessman, a high-character leader, and an amazing teammate.

Corpay Cross-Border Announced as World Baseball Softball Confederation’s Official Global FX Payments Provider

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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Corpay1, a FLEETCOR (NYSE: FLT) brand and global leader in business payments, is pleased to announce that Corpays Cross-Border business has entered into an agreement with the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) to become WBSCs official Global FX (foreign currency exchange) Payments Provider.

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  • Corpay1, a FLEETCOR (NYSE: FLT) brand and global leader in business payments, is pleased to announce that Corpays Cross-Border business has entered into an agreement with the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) to become WBSCs official Global FX (foreign currency exchange) Payments Provider.
  • Additionally, Corpay Cross-Borders award-winning platform will enable eligible companies to manage their global payments from a single point of access.
  • Corpay Cross-Border is excited about our new partnership with the WBSC and being named their official Global FX Payments Provider, said Brad Loder, Vice-President, Cross-Border Marketing, Corpay Cross-Border Solutions.
  • Headquartered in Pully, Switzerland -- adjacent to Lausanne, the Olympic Capital -- the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) is the world governing body for baseball and softball.

NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS to Be Global Sponsor for 2023 World Baseball Classic (TM)

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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A total of 20 countries/regions will vie in the 2023 World Baseball Classic (TM), the only world-class tournament featuring participation by Major League Baseball players.

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  • A total of 20 countries/regions will vie in the 2023 World Baseball Classic (TM), the only world-class tournament featuring participation by Major League Baseball players.
  • Launched in 2006 and held every four years, this tournament will take place in 2023 for the first time in six years, having been postponed for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The four top finishers will then move into the final round in Miami, where an elimination tournament format will be used for the semifinals and final to determine the best team in the world.
  • 2023 World Baseball Classic (TM) website: