Sufficient Consideration? The Implications of the Latest Waiver Movement in MLB
In the weeks leading up to MLB’s August 1st trade deadline, there was much intrigue as to whether the Los Angeles Angels would trade...
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THE SPORTS LAW INTERSECTION
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Brendan Bell
Jul 20, 20233 min
Arizona Diamondbacks Become the Second MLB Club to Have Their Broadcast Rights Acquired by League
This week, the Arizona Diamondbacks became the second team to have their broadcast rights acquired by Major League Baseball. Diamond...
Landis Barber
Jun 23, 20232 min
MASN Agrees To Pay Nationals
Earlier this week, Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), which is owned by the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals, agreed to pay...
Brendan Bell
Jun 23, 20232 min
Former Scouts File Lawsuit Alleging Age Discrimination Against MLB
Over the last several years, it’s undeniable that front offices across Major League Baseball have become more analytically driven. As a...
Brendan Bell
Jun 21, 20233 min
Could MLB be Capping Spending on Technology and Off-Field Personnel?
One of the biggest topics of conversation stemming from last week’s MLB owner’s meetings in New York was the fate of baseball in Oakland....
Grant Williamson
Jun 20, 20234 min
Not MY Las Vegas A’s
Despite winning seven of their last ten games as of the morning of June 15, the Oakland Athletics still sit at an abysmal 19 – 51 on the...
Brendan Bell
Jun 4, 20233 min
MLB Wins Court Case Against Diamond Sports Group
This has been a big week when it comes to broadcasts of MLB games. Marred in financial trouble, Diamond Sports Group decided it would not...
Landis Barber
Jun 4, 20232 min
MLB Takes Over Broadcasting Padres Game
Major League Baseball will take over broadcasting San Diego Padres games for the foreseeable future after Diamond Sports Group missed its...
Brendan Bell
May 31, 20234 min
New Ballparks, Upgrades, and Entertainment Districts- Recent News Surrounding MLB's Stadiums
2023 has been a fascinating year so far for Major League Baseball. Through the implementation of new rules and the pitch timer, the...
Nathaniel E. Otto
May 31, 20234 min
Mathis' Mantle: Sports Card Trimming and Securities Law Disclosures
Sports card buying, selling, trading, and collecting is simply a pastime for most of those involved in “the Hobby.” But for a select few,...
Greg Moretto
May 13, 20234 min
Assessing a Potential Antitrust Case Against Fanatics
As a sports fan in 2023, it is nearly impossible to not have heard of the apparel brand Fanatics. Whether it is through their countless...
Brendan Bell
May 13, 20233 min
Alabama Baseball Coach Fired Amid Suspicous Betting Probe, Lawsuit
The University of Alabama baseball team was having its best season under sixth-year head coach Brad Bohannon. With a collection of...
Brendan Bell
May 4, 20234 min
Multiple College Baseball Coaches Sued for Handling of Players
In both professional and college sports, athletes are feeling more empowered than ever before. Whether it’s by demanding trades, entering...
Brendan Bell
Apr 24, 20233 min
The Growing Trend of Mid-Major Head Coaches Voluntarily Taking Power Conference Assistant Positions
Coaches leaving low and mid-major programs for bigger and “better” jobs is nothing new in college athletics. From Fielding Yost to John...
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