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The New York Yankees retired CC Sabathia's No. 52 jersey, honoring the Hall of Fame pitcher's 19-year career. Sabathia and his wife Amber discussed their PitCCh In Foundation, launched in 2008 to support youth through sports and education programs in their hometown of Vallejo and beyond, which Sabathia says has become a bigger focus in retirement.
Apple and Major League Baseball launched a four-game immersive VR series on Vision Pro, beginning with the Red Sox versus Yankees. A reviewer donned the headset for the full broadcast and found the up-close, 3D visuals striking, but the experience awkward for a sport built around long stretches, breaks, and communal viewing habits.
Apple streamed a live MLB game between the Red Sox and Yankees as an Apple Immersive experience on Vision Pro, using 3D 8K footage with a 180-degree field of view for Friday Night Baseball. Reviewers from Macworld, Daring Fireball, and Six Colors all praised the broadcast, comparing it favorably to actually sitting in the stadium. Commentators also noted Apple's choice to stick with a single fixed camera per half-inning, rather than cutting between many angles, made the experience feel more natural and immersive.