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Business News

Yankees Fan LeBron James Just Became Part-Owner of the Boston Red Sox -- and Social Media Is Calling Him a 'Fraud'

Social media users lit into the four-time NBA MVP after learning he purchased an ownership stake in his favorite team's hated rival.

Business News

Mets General Manager Jared Porter Was Fired for Sending Inappropriate Texts to a Reporter. How Could the Team Have Avoided This Hiring Disaster?

The New York baseball squad's second major personnel crisis in the past year begs the question of how to hire and interview better. Our experts have the answers.

Growing a Business

How Topps Leapt Into the Future by Reimagining Baseball's Past

The iconic trading-card brand has found new success thanks to digital expansion and a collaboration with cutting-edge street artists ... and Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Growing a Business

How The Country's Goofiest Baseball Team Made Millions

The Savannah Bananas' Jesse Cole turned an unloved team into the hottest ticket in town. Now he has a lesson for every CEO who wants to turn a company around: Stop doing what people hate.

Business Plans

Is It Time to Get Rid of That Disappointing Employee?

The Phillies recently demoted their underperforming third baseman, Maikel Franco. Should you take a play from their book?

Growing a Business

Why Baseball's Firings of Scouts Is a Cautionary Tale for Business

Today, successful teams like the Red Sox and the Yankees may analyze a potential player with analytics. But they also ask their scouts' opinions, as well.

Health & Wellness

5 Sales Lessons From Vendors Hawking World Series Merch Outside Fenway Park

Here's what these master marketers have learned in the trenches.

Marketing

What the Baseball Playoffs Can Teach Entrepreneurs About Fan Engagement

How Game 7 of the ALCS changed my outlook on engagement, and what you should watch for in the World Series.

Leadership

Want to Inspire Your Team for Success? Check Out These 11 Quotes From World Series Champs.

Ramp up your teamwork with these inspirational quotes from Major League Baseball figures.

Thought Leaders

Alex Rodriguez's 4 Major League Keys to Success

A-Rod, now a guest judge on Shark Tank, saw plenty of success during his baseball career, and has since stepped up to the plate in the business world.

Marketing

How New Era Stays on Top of Consumers' Minds and on Top of Players' Heads

Innovation and legacy drive a company that's been keeping the sun out of people's eyes for 83 years.

Growing a Business

Hall-of-Famer Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriguez on How the Business of Baseball Has Changed

Now a $6-billion industry, America's pastime is bigger than ever.

Health & Wellness

What Every Entrepreneur Can Learn From Home Run King Aaron Judge

How the New York Yankees star worked through early struggles and doubts.