CORE Nutritionals® Secures Nationwide DICK’S Sporting Goods Rollout for Big League Chew® x HYDRATE®
STATESVILLE, N.C. — CORE Nutritionals® today announced the nationwide retail rollout of its officially licensed Big League Chew® x HYDRATE® collection at DICK’S Sporting Goods.
The expansion marks another major milestone in the licensing partnership, further strengthening the relationship between the two brands.
The nationwide rollout significantly expands the collection’s retail footprint, making these innovative sports hydration products more accessible to athletes and sports fans across the country.
As one of the top-selling retailers of Big League Chew® gum, DICK’S Sporting Goods is a natural partner to bring the excitement of Big League Chew® to athletes and sports fans in an entirely new category.
The HYDRATE® lineup available at DICK’S Sporting Goods features four Big League Chew® flavors:
- Grand Slam Grape™
- Swingin’ Sour Apple™
- Big Rally Blue Raspberry™
- Punch Out Pink Lemonade™
Unlike traditional sports drinks loaded with sugar, CORE Nutritionals HYDRATE® contains no sugar while delivering legendary taste. Developed to support hydration and performance, each serving contains electrolytes, taurine, coconut water concentrate, and essential minerals to help athletes stay properly hydrated before, during, and after training. With Informed Sport Certification for banned substance testing, HYDRATE® delivers hydration that athletes and parents can trust for competition and everyday performance.
“Securing a nationwide rollout at DICK’S Sporting Goods is an exciting milestone for our company,” said Doug Miller, Founder and CEO of CORE Nutritionals®. “Since launching the series, the response from consumers has been tremendous. We’re proud to bring the excitement of Big League Chew® into the premium hydration formula we’re known for and introduce HYDRATE® to even more active consumers across the country.”
“DICK’S Sporting Goods has been an important retail partner for Big League Chew® for many years, helping bring our products to athletes and fans across the country,” said Brian Bailey, CEO of Big League Chew Properties. “Working with CORE Nutritionals® has allowed us to introduce Big League Chew® to an entirely new category while staying true to the fun and nostalgia that has made the brand a favorite for generations. Seeing the collection expand into DICK’S Sporting Goods is another exciting milestone for our partnership.”
The CORE Nutritionals® x Big League Chew® HYDRATE® collection is now available for purchase at DICK’S Sporting Goods stores nationwide and at www.corenutritionals.com.
About CORE Nutritionals®
Founded in 2004 by natural bodybuilding champion Doug Miller, CORE Nutritionals® is built on a foundation of integrity, innovation, and results. CORE Nutritionals develops advanced sports nutrition products with fully transparent labels, no proprietary blends, and clinically dosed, science-backed ingredients—designed for individuals who are serious about performance, recovery, and achieving their goals.
For more information, visit www.corenutritionals.com or follow CORE Nutritionals on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
About Big League Chew®
Since 1980, Big League Chew® has been one of the most recognizable brands in baseball. Created in the bullpen by former Major League pitcher Rob Nelson, the iconic shredded bubble gum has become a favorite among players and fans alike. Today, Big League Chew® continues to expand through innovative licensing partnerships that extend the brand into new categories while celebrating the spirit and tradition of America’s pastime.
For more information, visit www.bigleaguechew.com or follow Big League Chew on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X.

