Topic: Professional Baseball

NBA Effectively Utilizes Social Media to Connect With Fans

How the NBA has shot past its rivals in connecting with fans via social media.READ»

• Team Playbooks

The Costar in Roy Halladay's No-Hitter: Sportvision

In Wednesday night's play-off gem, Hank Adams was the only guy who didn't miss one of Roy Halladay's curving, dive-bombing, and all-around elusive pitches. Adams' technology captured the masterpiece like never before.READ»

What Organizations Can Learn From the Baseball Playoffs

Five lessons to succeed and win in the postseason.READ»

Is Groupon Too Good to Be True?

The service established itself as a hub for service-seeking bargain-hunters, but is it becoming a haven for bait-and-switch hucksters? CEO Andrew Mason tells Fast Company how he's responding to new complaints.READ»

The $131M Ford Rollover Death Verdict That Twitter Broke

Fast Company's Adam L. Penenberg tweets the breaking news about a verdict against Ford in the death of rising Mets star Brian Cole. As reporters lagged behind on the story, Penenberg discovered a new media use for the 140-character format.READ»

The Triple A Approach to Instilling Confidence

"The players need me now when we are losing more than they do when we are winning." That was a sentiment expressed recently by Jim Leyland, manager of the Detroit Tigers, and shared with the team's broadcast television ...READ»

Do Not Do Sit-Ups

Countless people do sit-ups as part of a regular workout routine to strengthen their back and abs. However, Dr. Stuart McGill, professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo, has conducted enormous amounts of research on how backs get damaged. So what do sit-ups have to do with business?READ»

5 Deals That Defined George Steinbrenner's Career

George Steinbrenner, owner of the New York Yankees, died today of a heart attack. He was 80 years old. An icon of the sports world, Steinbrenner saw the Yanks win 11 pennants and 7 World Series. But it wasn't just about winning on ...READ»

Keepsake Skateboards Produce Brand Impressions

As a vehicle for branding and promotion, the skateboard is anything but a slacker.READ»

• On a Roll
• Eco-Friendly Skateboards

Goal-Line Tech Expert: How FIFA Can Kick Bad Calls in 3 Easy Steps

Sepp Blatter, FIFA’s stubbornly immovable president, has long resisted in-game technology to assist soccer referees. But after two more blown calls on Sunday threatened to overshadow the World Cup, he inched toward acknowledging ...READ»

Blown Call: A Lesson in Graciousness

When you make a mistake, it's best to own up to it sooner than later. And that is exactly what umpire Jim Joyce did when he returned to the clubhouse and watched the replay of his disputed call at first base for what would have ...READ»

Today's Bobbleheads Gain Popularity

The modern bobblehead may be decades old, but business is still booming.READ»

• Toys for Rich, Hip Grown-Ups

Google Streamlines, Targets Search: Its Biggest Change in Years

Google Search has just undergone a major change, both aesthetic and functional, and I've got to say, I like it. It'll make the power of Google Search easier to understand for neophytes, but shouldn't take anything away from power users.READ»

Glendale Arizona is Home to Sports, Shopping and More

The great Grand Canyon State offers plenty to do and see here whether you already own a home or if you’ve purchased Arizona real estate that you’re holding onto until you can build your dream home. One city in Arizona that’s ...READ»

Phoenix is Home to the Arizona Diamondbacks and Impressive Chase Field

Phoenix is home to one of the most impressive Major League Baseball facilities in the country – Chase Field, which is home base for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The air-conditioned stadium features a state-of-the-art retractable roof ...READ»

How IBM's World Community Grid Is Helping Cure AIDs, Cancer, and World Hunger

IBM's virtual supercomputer is tapping the unused processors of half a million people to speed up critical scientific research.READ»

• World Community Grid: How It Works
• How to Join the World Community Grid

The Next Generation of Sports Games: iPads, Web-Connected TVs, Laptops, and Cell Phones

Sports video is kicking off a wave of data-rich and customized online viewing.READ»

Infographic of the Day: Which Baseball Teams Have the Best Fans?

Red Sox fans, prepare to break something; Yankees fans, you can continue your smug gloating.READ»

Sony Lands Live Streaming MLB Games on PlayStation 3

As if we needed another bullet point in the "why you should get rid of cable" argument, Sony just announced that they're bringing live MLB games to the PS3.READ»

Facebook's Community Pages Thrust You Into a World of Connections

Facebook launched a totally new set of connection-making tools today. Everything in your profile will become an erstwhile group you can join.READ»

Corporate Game Shows with Game Show America

Game Show America brings the WOW Factor to corporate events with exciting interactive game shows that allow the entire audience to play along!READ»

Treasure Hunters Roadshow Explains Sports Memorabilia Value

Treasure Hunters Roadshow and sports memorabilia.READ»

Baseball and Business: How The Two Are Alike

I’m really excited about the start of the Major League Baseball season this week! Part of the reason is that our offices in San Diego overlook Petco Park, the home of our beloved Padres.  We’ve got an unfettered overhead view ...READ»

MLB Opening Day

"David from New York is calling about the problems with baseball's business. On Opening Day?" "First-time caller, longtime listener. Red Sox -- Yankees is a great rivalry, but these are rich teams. The big guys shelled out $400 ...READ»

Fast Company Recommended Events April 2010

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• Remember: When Bad Products Happen to Big Companies
• Watch: '80s Remake Month
• Now: WPA 75th Anniversary