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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who is the sexiest MLB mascot? It's not who it should be, according BetUS
If you're a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, you have to be used to not winning. The Phillies have only won two World Series championships since 1883 — Phillies fans have pretty thick skin when it comes to not winning. Advertisement But this time, it's gone too far. BetUS recently released a list of its hottest behind-the-scenes MVPs of the MLB ranked, and the top spots on the list went to mascots. No. 2 was the Phillie Phanatic, and that's unacceptable. There are no hotter MVPs in baseball than our big green mascot. According to the list, Baxter the Bobcat, the mascot for the Arizona Diamondbacks, took top spot. Why is a Bobcat the mascot for a team named after snakes? Is that why he's sexy? He's a bad boy? Because when it comes to looks, it's not even close. The Phanatic is way hotter! Here's the rest of the top 10, in case you're wondering. Minus the snub of the greatest mascot in professional sports in the top slot, the rest of the list makes sense. Hottest behind-the-scenes MVPs of the MLB Baxter, Arizona Diamondbacks mascot Phillie Phanatic, Philadelphia Phillies mascot Clark the Cub, Chicago Cubs mascot Rosie Red, Cincinnati Reds mascot Audra Martin, MLB broadcaster Brian Kenny, MLB Network Kelsey Wingert, MLB Broadcaster Kelly Nash, MLB Network Randy Johnson, MLB Broadcaster Andy Sonnanstine, MLB Broadcaster Mr. Met and Mrs. Met Apparently Mr. and Mrs. Met are nearly equally attractive, which is nice for them. Mr. Met came in at 32, his wife came in at 33. This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Who are the hottest behind the scenes people in MLB? BetUS answers
USA Today
02-04-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Is Hooters closing? Restaurants are ‘here to stay' after chain files for bankruptcy
Is Hooters closing? Restaurants are 'here to stay' after chain files for bankruptcy Show Caption Hide Caption Phillie Phanatic joins Elphaba for 'Wicked' opening day performance Mascot for the Philadelphia Phillies, the Phillies Phanatic, surprised the crowd on opening day at Citizen Bank Park dressed as Glinda from Wicked. Hooters of America has become the latest major restaurant chain to file for bankruptcy. The sports bar and grill chain submitted a bankruptcy filing in Texas on Monday after accumulating $376 million in debt. Through the protection, the Atlanta-based company aims to sell 151 of its corporate-owned restaurants to a buyer group that already operates 30 of its U.S. locations, Reuters reported. Before the proceedings are finalized, a U.S. bankruptcy judge must approve the transaction. "With over 30 years of hands-on experience across the Hooters ecosystem, we have a profound understanding of our customers and what it takes to not only meet, but consistently exceed their expectations," said buyer group member Neil Kiefer, who is also the CEO of the original Hooters' restaurant in Clearwater, Florida. The company joins casual dining chains from Buca di Beppo to Red Lobster to grapple with inflation, high labor costs and fewer customers. Hooters also shares a private equity owner with TGI Fridays, which also filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in November, citing several business challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what to know about how the filing will impact the restaurant chain, known for its chicken wings and servers wearing orange shorts and low-cut tank tops. Are Hooters restaurants closing? No, Hooters restaurants are not closing as a result of the bankruptcy filing. "Hooters is here to stay, and with a stronger financial foundation and streamlined operations on the other side of this process, we will be well-positioned to continue delivering the guest-obsessed hospitality experience and delicious food our valued customers and communities have come to expect well into the future," the company wrote on its website. When will Hooters exit bankruptcy? Hooters said it plans to exit bankruptcy in about three to four months after completing its transaction deal with a a buyer group. How many Hooters locations are there? There are 305 Hooters locations, including 151 owned and operated by the company itself and a separate 154 operated by franchisees. Is Hooters changing its menu? Hooters does not plan to change its product offerings as a result of the bankruptcy proceedings. The company promises to "continue providing customers with the guest-obsessed hospitality experience and delicious food they have come to expect over the past 40 years." Contributing: Reuters
Axios
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Axios
New bites and fan perks at Citizens Bank Park
The Phillies are ringing in their regular season Thursday with some big new offerings for fans. Why it matters: Fans will find new foods and merch at Citizens Bank Park, while cord-cutters have more streaming options to watch from home. 🏟️ State of play: The Phillies kick off their season Thursday at 4:05pm in the first of a three-game stint against division rivals Nationals in Washington, D.C. The home opener at the Bank is set for Monday afternoon against the Colorado Rockies. What's new: Citizens Bank Park's longtime food vendor Aramark recently announced some new menu items for the 2025 season. 🍽️ Eats: A chicken sammie dubbed Kyle's Cutlets, with toppings that include burrata, crispy fried pepperoni, and arugula on a roll. (Section 142) 🍨 Dessert: End with an affogato — espresso over vanilla ice cream — accompanied by a red velvet cookie (The Yard, Section 102), or a s'mores quesadilla made with Nutella (Section 142). 🌭 1 bummer: Don't expect the Phillies to revive the popular Dollar Dog Night after 2023's fiasco. 🧢 Merch: Grab the kids a bag of cotton candy that now comes with a Phillie Phanatic mask. Quench your thirst with baseball- and bat-shaped cups filled with beer, cocktails (including frozen), or nonalcoholic drinks. 📺 Tune in: Fans in the Philly region now have more options for streaming games.
Axios
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Furry and famous: MLB's most followed mascots
Phillie Phanatic, Blooper, and Mr. and Mrs. Met are among the most popular MLB mascots on Instagram, according to data from Sprout Social. The intrigue: While Phillie Phanatic and Blooper have the highest followings, some mascots with fewer followers, like Rangers Captain and Southpaw, have secured higher engagement rates on their posts. Zoom in: The posts from MLB mascots that drive the most engagement typically include celebrities, other mascots or mentions of other teams. By the numbers: For every mascot's most engaged-with posts, the industry benchmarks for comparison are .76% engagement and $696 in earned media value. Earned media value is a metric that indicates the amount of money brands can expect to generate from a single post. Here's a closer look into the social media metrics of the top 10 MLB mascots. 1. Phillie Phanatic (Philadelphia Phillies) Followers: 219K Most engaging post: The Phillies' mascot pictured with Philadelphia Eagles stars Jason Kelce, Fletcher Cox and Dallas Goedert from October 2023 garnered a 78.57% engagement rate and a $130,000 earned media value. 2. Blooper (Atlanta Braves) Followers: 136K Most engaging post: This post from April 2024 capturing an in-game race with Home Depot mascots garnered a 75.47% engagement rate and a $86,000 earned media value. 3. Mr. and Mrs. Met (New York Mets) Followers: 72.2K Most engaging post: This carousel with different photos throughout the National League Division Series posted in October 2024 garnered a 31.78% engagement rate and a $19,000 earned media value. 4. Orbit (Houston Astros) Followers: 64.4K Most engaging post: Orbit making fun of Boston linguistics in this reel from August 2022 garnered an 80.45% engagement rate and a $33,000 earned media value. 5. Slugger (Kansas City Royals) Followers: 56K Most engaging post: This reel from July 2023 welcoming Taylor Swift to the game garnered a 12.64% engagement rate and a $6,000 earned media value. 6. Clark the Cub (Chicago Cubs) Followers: 51.8K Most engaging post: This congratulations post from November 2017 to Orbit (the Houston Astros mascot) on becoming a World Series Champion resulted in a 20.64% engagement rate and a $2,000 earned media value. 7. Mariner Moose (Seattle Mariners) Followers: 29.5K Most engaging post: Mariner Moose exploring parts of the stadium, including a barbershop, in this reel from May 2024, garnered a 41.23% engagement rate and a $10,000 earned media value. 8. Rangers Captain (Texas Rangers) Followers: 24.4K Most engaging post: This reel from November 2023 depicting the mascot's phone notifications going off as the Rangers celebrated winning the World Series garnered a 146.48% engagement rate and a $22,000 earned media value. 9. Stomper (The Athletics)
