MLB partners with prediction market Polymarket

Major League Baseball has entered into a licensing agreement with Polymarket, an event-prediction platform. This deal comes just before the start of the baseball season and amidst a recent betting scandal within the sport. The partnership signifies MLB's move into the burgeoning prediction market space, potentially opening new avenues for fan engagement and data analysis. It also highlights the increasing intersection of traditional sports leagues with decentralized prediction markets, a trend that could see further adoption across other major sports organizations.