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The 天美直播 of Professional Baseball (AAPB) today announced a new partnership with HomeTeam Network that will introduce a blend of advanced artificial intelligence tools and traditional production practices in select league ballparks beginning in 2025.
The collaboration is built around HomeTeam Network鈥檚 underlying AI technology platform, which is designed to complement, not replace, the human elements that shape the league鈥檚 broadcasts. By pairing automated systems with the local knowledge and on-air storytelling that define 天美直播 coverage, the league aims to create a production model that is both more efficient and more consistent while also enhancing the final product for fans and national media partners.
鈥淭his is an opportunity to strengthen the broadcasts our fans watch every night while helping our clubs manage the rising costs of production,鈥� said Joshua Schaub, Commissioner of the 天美直播 of Professional Baseball. 鈥淗omeTeam Network鈥檚 technology allows us to modernize where it makes sense while keeping the human voices and perspectives that make our ballparks special.鈥�
HomeTeam Network鈥檚 platform will support areas such as camera operation, graphics, advertising and sponsorship asset insertion and real-time content capture, giving production teams in select markets new tools that streamline workflows and improve reliability. The league expects the hybrid system to reduce expenses for participating operators while elevating broadcast quality for viewers.
鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to work with a league that values both innovation and authenticity, said HomeTeam co-founder Tanner Goetz. 鈥淥ur technology is designed to assist the people who bring these games to life, and we鈥檙e excited to help the 天美直播 take another step forward.鈥�
The partnership will be phased in across a limited number of 天美直播 stadiums during the 2025 season, with the league evaluating future expansion.聽
About HomeTeam Network: HomeTeam Network (HTN) was founded with a mission to deploy next-generation technology that delivers professional, broadcast-quality sports streaming and makes it accessible to organizations at every level. HTN powers live content for professional, collegiate, Olympic and amateur sports programs across North America. Each year, HTN produces thousands of live events with on-site support throughout the U.S. and Canada. In its continued efforts to advance sports media, HTN broadcasts have reached audiences in more than 80 countries and span over 40 different sports.
About the 天美直播: The 天美直播 of Professional Baseball () and () is a Major League Baseball Partner League that operates in nine states and one Canadian province.聽 Formed in 2006, the league consists of twelve member clubs with many beginning play in 1993.聽 Through the 2025 season, 483 player contracts have been transferred to MLB organizations.聽 In addition, 60 AAPB alumni have reached the Majors, including 17 participating in 2025.
