FOX Business Briefs 7/10
Delta’s upbeat outlook dimmed by economic turbulence; Costco sales jumped in June; Volkswagen’s EV bus is a flop; FIFA opens office in Trump Tower; MLB to use robot umpires during All-Star game on FOX.
Juan Soto, whose deal could be worth $805 million, quips about missing bonus after All-Star snub
Juan Soto was not thrilled about not being named an All-Star – apparently, it's because the $765 million man is missing out on a $100,000 bonus.
Livvy Dunne says she was 'denied' from buying Babe Ruth's old apartment
Livvy Dunne was about to buy Babe Ruth's former apartment in New York City, but she is claiming the building's board "denied" her at the last minute.
Pennsylvania teacher in line to win Ferrari after dominating star athletes at Fanatics Fest
39-year-old Matt Dennish, a former D1 track runner, has dominated the competition, except Tom Brady, at the Fanatics Games at Fanatics Fest.
Rays enter 'exclusive discussions' for potential sale with Florida investment group
The Rays announced exclusive sale talks with Florida investors, while playing at the Yankees' spring training facility due to Hurricane Milton damaging Tropicana Field.
Derek Jeter stars in first commercial for his digital trading card company
Nearly three years after co-founding digital trading card venture Arena Club, Derek Jeter is starring in the company's first commercial.
Derek Jeter stars in 'Arena Club' commercial
Yankees legend Derek Jeter stars in Arena Club's first commercial – the Hall of Famer co-founded the digital sports trading card company in 2022. (Arena Club)
Dana White, Anheuser-Busch join forces with nutrition brand for new energy drink
St. Louis-based nutrition company 1st Phorm has partnered with Anheuser-Busch and Dana White to make a new state-of-the-art energy drink.
Sports fans can put skills to test vs pros at this year's Fanatics Fest for $1M grand prize
After 70,000 people attended the first-ever Fanatics Fest last year, the event has announced a huge competition where fans can compete against pros for a $1 million grand prize.
Lids unveils expanded customization options with new elevated store experience
Lids is leaning into sports fans' wishes to express themselves and their love for their teams as the global sports retailer unveils its new customization options.
Torpedo bat mania hits MLB: A behind-the-scenes look at the new trend sweeping the big leagues
Some Major League Baseball players are changing up the type of bat they use in favor of ones that feature the thickest part moved more toward the center.
MLB 'torpedo' bats are legal, have been used before, former Miami Marlins president says
Former Miami Marlins President Dave Samson discusses robot umpires and the controversy over 'torpedo' bats on 'Varney & Co.'
MLB teams changing Anheuser-Busch's 'domestic' beer to 'American' on menus ahead of Opening Day
Six MLB teams will follow suit on Anheuser-Busch's wish and serve "American" beer, as opposed to "domestic" beer, on Opening Day.
MLB Tokyo Series sets Fanatics’ company record in merchandise, trading card sales
Fanatics raked in $40 million with their MLB Tokyo Series collection, making it the largest selling event in the history of the company.
Athletics tickets among most popular on StubHub after move to Sacramento despite fan outrage
Despite fan disappointment in their pit stop to Sacramento before calling Las Vegas home, Athletics tickets are a hot commodity on StubHub.
Renowned Japanese artist Takashi Murakami teams up with MLB for rare Tokyo Series collection
In a partnership with MLB and Complex, and through Fanatics, renowned Japanese artist Takahasi Murakami designed merchandise and trading cards for the 2025 Tokyo Series.
Ex-MLB All-Star Kenny Lofton praises Sluggball's reimagined approach to the sport: 'Top Golf of baseball'
Sluggball, a reimagined way of playing baseball, has six-time MLB All-Star Kenny Lofton loving the concept of bringing back situational hitting to the game.
Johnny Damon's nutrition journey and local tragedy led him to form his own sports drink brand
Former MLB star Johnny Damon launched his own sports drink brand to help young athletes stay hydrated and healthy amid rising temperatures.
MLB World Series: here is the company that makes the Commissioner's Trophy
The highly-coveted Commissioner's Trophy for the MLB World Series was made the by jeweler Tiffany & Co.
Yankees and Dodgers in the World Series: MLB's most valuable teams go head to head
The two most-valuable teams in the MLB - the Yankees and Dodgers - will go head-to-head in the World Series with their first game slated for later Friday.