Major League Baseball has released a statement taking responsibility for the decision that revoked Jim âMattress Mackââ McIngvaleâs chance to throw the ceremonial first pitch at this past weekendâs ALDS matchup between the Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins. Jim McIngvale was initally picked to throw the pitch, but there was a last minute change.
McIngvale released a post on X stating that his opportunity was cancelled due to interference from Mattress Firm, a national sponsor of MLB.
Mattress Firm released a statement over the weekend stating that they do not decide who throws out the first pitch.Â
âWhile we love being the Official Sleep Partner of Major League Baseball, we donât determine who throws out the first pitch. Weâre here to help Astros fans crush their sleep, not their dreams. Go âStros!â
On Tuesday, Major League Baseball gave a statement saying that promotional opportunities, like sponsor first pitches, during the postseason are reserved for national partners. They said MLB asked for the change to the first pitch of Jim McIngvale at the Astros game and that Mattress Firm was not part of that decision.
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