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MasterCard Introduces Apple Pay at the 2014 World Series in Kansas City and San Francisco

George Brett at Kauffman Stadium, where MasterCard will introduce ApplePay at for Game 1 of the 2014 World Series. With any Apple rollout, there are always many talked about new features. But one of the most talked about aspects of the new iOS 8 release, with the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, is the introduction of Apple Pay. Apple Pay simply is a system where, using your Apple device, you can utilize paperless transaction without even opening your wallet. Apple combines enhanced security features, such as touch ID or a passcode, to authorize all payments in the hopes that someday your iPhone 6 is not only your phone, but also your wallet; and your one-stop shopping device. While...

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Bob Bowman Should Have Been the Next MLB Commissioner

By next season, Bud Selig, the second longest serving commissioner in Major League Baseball history, will be replaced by the MLB’s Chief Operating Officer, Rob Manfred. “Who?” That’s a fair question to ask of anyone behind the scenes in the commissioner’s office. Manfred assumed the office of COO in 2013 and was Selig’s hand picked […]

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4 Ways Under the Radar Technology Is Enhancing America’s Pastime

Right now, technology is revolutionizing the way baseball is being played and viewed. From new equipment and training tools, to new ways we can view and analyze players, baseball is progressing into a new age.  This new age of baseball will use computers to better understand every detail of the game and help improve the […]

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