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MLB Hopes Facial Recognition Program Scores With Fans
Biometrics // October 01, 2024

As the Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason kicks off this week, the league hopes to expand its facial recognition entry program known as Go-Ahead Entry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

3 Strikes and Cashiers Are Out at the New Ball Game
Payment Methods // March 30, 2024

Baseball is back, and this year, more stadiums are tapping frictionless checkout to cut labor costs while meeting fans’ demand to spend as little time out of their seats as possible. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Biometric Ticketing Drives Stadiums’ Digital Makeover
Biometrics // March 25, 2024

Baseball season officially kicks off March 28, and fans are set to experience a shift in their stadium visits across the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Opening Day Beckons For Baseball; Fans Not So Sure
Coronavirus // March 30, 2021

After what fans have felt like a very long time, baseball is getting back to normal on April 1 as opening day officially happens nationwide. There was a baseball season in 2020, of course, but it didn’t officially get off the ground until late June...

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3 Strikes and Cashiers Are Out at the New Ball Game

March 30, 2024
Baseball is back, and this year, more stadiums are tapping frictionless checkout to cut labor costs while meeting fans’ demand to spend as little time out of their seats as possible. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

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MLB’s Latest Pitch: Lower Pay For Million-Dollar Players

May 27, 2020
If baseball returns to parks this year, the highest paid players could lose most of their salaries, according to a proposal by Major League Baseball (MLB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily […]

MLB: Baseball With No Fans Could Mean $640,000 Per Game Loss

May 17, 2020
The New York Yankees are looking at a shortfall of $312 million if this year’s Major League Baseball (MLB) season ends up going forward with no fans in the stadium....

MLB Baseball Shortened Season For TV Only

May 12, 2020
If Major League Baseball (MLB) gets its way, the words “play ball” will echo in empty parks nationwide starting in July. MLB owners are pitching a proposal to play about...

Mastercard And BJ’s Team On MLB All-Star Game Promo

April 25, 2017
Mastercard, the credit card company, announced Monday (April 24) that cardholders will have a chance to win a trip for two to the 2017 MLB All-Star Game in Miami when...