The Federal Trade Commission has unanimously voted to bring a lawsuit against mattress maker Tempur Sealy to block its $4 billion acquisition of Mattress Firm, saying the deal would allow the world’s largest mattress supplier to suppress competition that would result in higher prices for shoppers.

Major League Baseball has released a statement taking responsibility for the decision which revoked Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale’s opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at this past weekend’s ALDS matchup between the Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins.

Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, the founder of Houston’s Gallery Furniture, said his opportunity to throw out the first pitch in Saturday’s ALDS opener between the Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins was canceled due to the intervention of a national competitor.

Tempur Sealy has agreed to acquire Mattress Firm in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at about $4 billion.

Since the coronavirus pandemic, kickoff week will look very different this year. Here are the events you need to know about, including contests, live virtual events, giveaways, the Gameday Watch Party at NRG Stadium and more. We Are Texans pride on social mediaTexans ask fans to use #WeAreTexans while wearing Texans gear all week long on their social media accounts to celebrate Texans kickoff, which may be shared by the Houston Texans. Location: NRG StadiumSeason ticket members are being offered a chance to reserve parking spots for the watch party. Fans will show off their tailgating skills, while safely meeting with Houston Texans Legends, Cheerleaders and Toro.