Topic: National League (Baseball)

Infographic of the Day: Yankees vs. Phillies as They (Probably) Face Off in the World Series

If the Yankees win to tonight, they'll bag the American League Pennant, and head to the World Series, where they'll face the Philadelphia Phillies, with game 1 next Wednesday. You can expect a brain-deadening amount of analysis--all ...READ»

Uniformity

Baseball is more than round balls and base runs; it can also involve branding, design, and typography.READ»

He Breeds Dodger Blue

Everybody's looking for talent -- this guy knows how to find it. Charlie Blaney, VP of minor league operations for the LA Dodgers, gives the inside pitch on free agency, the role of makeup, and the secrets to finding the last five national league rookiesREAD»

Bobble Mania: Malcolm Alexander

How Malcolm Alexander gets a-"head" in business.READ»

Can't We Change?

A letter from the founding editors.READ»

Three Lessons in "Rational" Prices Raising Ethical Questions

1. Mets Play Hardball More than any other major-league baseball team, the New York Mets have tinkered with variable ticket prices that fluctuate in tandem with "platinum" game times (say, summer weekends) and ...READ»

• Why Your Gut Is More Ethical Than Your Brain

Fast Talk: I want that job

The economy is bad. The weather is drab. We can still dream, can't we?READ»

Baseball's Under-Thirty Executives

They may be young, but they're good. Four other members of the new cohort of MLB executives.READ»

• Next: Li'l Slugger - Jon Daniels

Sports: The Owners Club

An article in The Chicago Tribune earlier this week speculated that local businessman John A. Canning Jr. may be the leading candidate to purchase the Cubs when the season ends, even if he is not the highest bidder. His ...READ»

Crazy Sick Day Excuses, Sports Edition

I heard on the radio this morning that Drew Gooden, a forward for the NBA's Orlando Magic, missed last night's game against Sacramento due to "infected hair follicles." Now I've had infected hair follicles (file that under "too much ...READ»

The Six Best Sports Insider Blogs

Sports blogs are among the most widely read, but most of them aren't worth reading. Here, Fast Company takes a look at the six best sports blogs written by those who actually live the sports life -- athletes, owners, managers, and front-office executives.READ»

Team National Night...Take Me Out To The Ball Game!

South Florida - Team National Night is June 17...in St. Louis...when the Cardinals take on the Detroit Tigers..Come join us! Adding to the excitement and anticipation that's already building for our Summer National Convention, June ...READ»

HOK Imagines the Ballpark of the Future

A look at the Yankees' and Mets' pricey new homes -- and the stadium of tomorrow.READ»

• The Stadium of the Future
• The Biggest-and Newest-Name in Sports Stadiums: Populous

"Take Me Out of This Eyesore..."

The latest in a series of tales inspired by past visions of a perfect future.READ»

Careers: Personal Branding and Work-Life Balance Part 2

I appreciate all the great responses to my post a few weeks ago on work-life balance. Here is the link to the Terrie Williams article I wrote about. Since a lot of us struggle with work-life balance, living the antithesis of the ...READ»

The Piniella Effect

Former Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager "Sweet" Lou Piniella may get tossed from a lot of games, Jeff Angus observes, but he's also consistently effective. He understands how to mine an organization for ideas that other managers ...READ»

'We've Taken the Greed out of Sports'

In a city that has suffered as a victim of the old style of sports ownership, the Redbirds and their ballpark have had a transforming effect. "It's become the most important facility in the city," says Steve Cohen, a state senator.READ»

The Biggest-and Newest-Name in Sports Stadiums: Populous

The sports-architecture titan HOK Sport Venue Event rechristens itself.READ»

• Most Innovative Companies in Sports

Enhancing the Experience,Social Ticketing: These days there are better and faster ways to sort through dividing up tickets

By Shaun May Surrounded by masses of red-clad fans, my anticipation builds as I ride the Metro escalator edging ever so closer to the light above ground, and more importantly, toward the brand new home stadium of the Washington ...READ»

The Secret Power of Space

If you're a Set Designer at heart, you probably have people tell you that office space doesn't really matter. "People can work anywhere," they'll tell you. "Just give them a desk and a comfortable chair." Those skeptics a haven't ...READ»

Fast History: 80th Anniversary of Babe Ruth’s 500th Homerun

When Babe Ruth became the first player to hit 500 homeruns at Cleveland’s League Park 80 years ago, it was just another day at the office for the oft-smashing Bambino. But for baseball-crazy America, it was ballpark magic. Eight ...READ»

PNC Bank Building Largest Green Living Wall in U.S.

Green roofs are a growing trend in the U.S., with buildings as diverse as the California Academy of Sciences, Minneapolis' Target Center and the New York Mets' Citi Field adopting roofs topped with dirt and living plants. But PNC ...READ»

Surviving a Corporate Death

The fall of Peregrine Systems would be just one more tale of 1990s excess meeting a brutal comeuppance--except for its employees, who waged a remarkable fight to keep their company alive.READ»

Star Power: Dr. Andrews' Patient List is a Veritable Who's Who of Sports

Andrews has treated thousands of athletes in his 35-year career. How many of the 88 Hall of Famers, all-stars, and up-and-comers do you recognize?READ»

• The Most Valuable Player in Sports is ... this Doctor
• High Profile Sports Patients of Dr. James Andrews
• Big Game Trophy Hunter

Sports: Red Sox, Yankees No Match For…the Buffalo Sabres?

There has been some buzz this week about a new study conducted by Turnkey Sports and Entertainment. The 2007 Turnkey Team Brand Index ranks the local brand strength of every team, from 1-122, in the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL. The ...READ»