Baseball
KeyBank secures expanded Cleveland Indians deal
US regional banking company KeyBank has opted to expand its partnership with North American MLB baseball team the Cleveland Indians.
Delta takes flight with expanded Braves deal
Delta Air Lines has opted to expand its long-term partnership with the Atlanta Braves to include exclusive sponsorship of a hospitality facility within the MLB baseball franchise’s new SunTrust Park ballpark.
Tirebank secures title spot with KBO League
South Korean tyre retailer Tirebank has signed a three-year deal to become the new title sponsor of the KBO League, the top division of baseball in the country.
New partner energises Yankees
Gas and electricity provider Major Energy has signed a multi-year partnership with Major League Baseball's New York Yankees.
Citizens Financial Group: Focusing on CSR and long-term commitments
Financial services company Citizens Financial Group is keen on signing deals that allow for corporate social responsibility (CSR) opportunities over the long-term.
Cardinals strike new partnership
Midwest US orthopaedic rehabilitation service Athletico Physical Therapy has entered into a partnership with the St. Louis Cardinals North American Major League Baseball franchise.
Asics to outfit Team Europe for Global Baseball Match-Up
Japanese sportswear manufacturer Asics will serve as the official apparel sponsor of the European team which will compete at the inaugural Global Baseball Match-Up.
Using CSR to drive down sponsorship costs
Chicago Cubs launch American Airlines partnership
American Airlines has agreed a long-term deal with Chicago Cubs to become a legacy partner of the redevelopment project for the Major League Baseball team’s Wrigley Field home.
DraftKings: Expanding portfolio to support brand growth
Brand awareness and access to teams are key drivers in sponsorship for the US fantasy sports gaming brand DraftKings.
Cubs sign naming partner for spring training home
Major League Baseball franchise the Chicago Cubs has agreed a new partnership with water conservation products company Sloan Valve which includes naming rights to the team’s spring training facility.
Maxxis expands MLB presence with Atlanta Braves deal
Taiwanese tyre manufacturer Maxxis has entered into a partnership with MLB baseball franchise the Atlanta Braves in a move that will expand its presence in the North American league.
MLB’s Cubs sign Wintrust as latest legacy partner
Banking group Wintrust Financial Corporation has become the official banking partner and fifth ‘legacy partner’ of MLB baseball franchise the Chicago Cubs.
United: Targeting business travellers in transport hubs
US-based airline United’s title sponsorship deal for the New York Half Marathon is part of a strategy centred on transport hubs, Mark Krolick, managing director of marketing and product development for United, told Sports Sponsorship Insider.
MLB’s Cubs given clean bill of health by ATI
US orthopaedic rehabilitation provider ATI Physical Therapy has entered into a partnership with MLB baseball franchise the Chicago Cubs.
CenturyLink pitches in at Minnesota Twins training base
US telecommunications company CenturyLink has strengthened its ties with the Minnesota Twins by becoming the naming partner of the Major League Baseball team’s training facility.
MLB drives forward with ride-sharing partnership
Major League Baseball has entered into a partnership with US transportation network company Lyft that will allow supporters to share car journeys with other fans to and from games.
SunTrust signs up as new Braves ballpark naming sponsor
Atlanta-based financial services company SunTrust Banks has been unveiled as the naming rights sponsor of the new home of the Atlanta Braves after the Major League Baseball club broke ground on the ballpark yesterday (Tuesday).