It took Netflix exactly one batter to ruin the Home Run Derby

[PrestonyteParrot]

''For the love of money''

Article Summary

• A major streaming service's first attempt at broadcasting the Home Run Derby drew immediate criticism from fans and analysts alike.
• The production suffered from erratic camera work, excessive pregame content, and commentary that failed to capture the event's excitement.
• The decision to place the Derby behind a paywall highlights a broader debate about prioritizing revenue over fan engagement in live sports broadcasting.

It took Netflix exactly one batter to ruin the Home Run Derby

text Netflix botched its Home Run Derby broadcast in every way imaginable text This is what Rob Manfred gets for prioritizing the bottom line over MLB fans text

fansided.com

 

[bayrooster]

Also, if you didn't have a Netflix subscription (like me), you'd probably never know it happened (like me).

 

[PrestonyteParrot]

Also, if you didn't have a Netflix subscription (like me), you'd probably never know it happened (like me).

Same here.
For those of us who couldn't watch, results below

Jordan Walker homers on last six swings to win Home Run Derby

Jordan Walker homered on his last six swings to beat hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber, becoming the first Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby.

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[92Pony]

Also, if you didn't have a Netflix subscription (like me), you'd probably never know it happened (like me).

We have Netflix and I didn't know it was happening!

I've seen one little clip of Will Ferrell introducing Bryce Harper - Oh how cringe the whole thing must have been!

 

[Cackmandu]

MLB does a great job of growing their game, they need to hire Phil Mickelson!

 

[JohnnySolo]

Oh wow I usually watch it each year. Didn't even know it happened.

 

[Go Gamecocks]

We have Netflix and I didn't know it was happening!

I was watching Happy Gilmore 2.

 

[3USC1801]

I’d rather sit through 10 minutes of the World Cup. If I can.

 

[Piscis]

Sports in general are going to continue to monetize everything until they go broke because the fans don't think it is worth paying to view sports events. I think gambling is the only thing keeping eyes on sports today.