{"id":132435,"date":"2026-03-23T09:47:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotive.einnews.com\/article\/901238327"},"modified":"2026-03-23T09:47:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:47:00","slug":"ford-is-now-the-official-automotive-partner-of-major-league-baseball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/23\/ford-is-now-the-official-automotive-partner-of-major-league-baseball\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford Is Now The Official Automotive Partner Of Major League Baseball"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Franchise logo or primary category --> <!-- post title --> <!-- \/post title --><\/p>\n<p class=\"tpd-deck\">The Blue Oval joins forces with Major League Baseball to celebrate America\u2019s pastime, from Little League to the World Series.<\/p>\n<p><!-- post details --> <!-- \/post details --> <!-- post thumbnail --> <!-- \/post thumbnail --> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large 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The deal also extends into the roots of the game, securing Ford\u2019s presence across Minor League Baseball and Little League Baseball and Softball.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p>[embedded content]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\u201cFor generations, baseball has brought families and communities together, and so has Ford,\u201d said Lisa Materazzo, Ford\u2019s global chief marketing officer in a statement released today. \u201cThis partnership is about honoring tradition while putting real capability behind the moments that matter.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The timing notably comes as America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary. Ford\u2019s MLB partnership also includes sponsorship of the league\u2019s July 4th initiative and significant grant funding for youth sports in Kansas City, Buffalo, and Detroit to provide gear and clinics.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFord and MLB are both American heritage brands that continue to innovate,\u201d said Uzma Rawn Dowler, MLB Chief Marketing Officer. \u201cThe national scale of our content is sure to drive even greater consideration and fan engagement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Fans also have a chance to get in on the action through the Drive Them Home Sweepstakes. Entrants can vie for All-Star Game tickets and the keys to a 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/tag\/ford-f-150\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"450\">F-150 <\/a>Lariat Hybrid, a 2026 Expedition Platinum, or a 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/tag\/ford-bronco\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"349\">Bronco<\/a>. With existing partnerships with 10 MLB clubs\u2014including the Yankees, Red Sox, and Braves\u2014Ford is doubling down on its goal as being seen as the signature vehicle of America\u2019s pastime. 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