US EditionMLB Acquires Stake in Jomboy Media to Expand Digital Presence
- Major League Baseball acquired a minority stake in Jomboy Media on June 10, 2025, forming a strategic partnership in New York.
- The partnership followed months of negotiations led by CEO Courtney Hirsch to expand Jomboy's baseball content and online presence.
- Jomboy Media, founded in 2017 by Jimmy O'Brien and Jake Storiale, has 2.1 million YouTube subscribers and produced popular podcasts and the Warehouse Games.
- MLB Deputy Commissioner Noah Garden stated that the agreement provides Jomboy Media with the necessary support and rights to utilize MLB's intellectual property to foster its expansion and innovate its content.
- The partnership will deepen fan engagement by integrating MLB assets into new content and merchandise, marking a major milestone for Jomboy Media's expansion.
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