Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays bats during the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Getty Images
Baseball's big events, the MLB All-Star Game, and the Home Run Derby, grabbed a lot of attention on TV last week. Fans were excited to watch their favorite players in action. But, even though these events are loved by many, there were fewer viewers compared to previous years.
The Home Run Derby, where players show off their powerful hitting skills, had about 6.11 million people watching across ESPN and ESPN2. It's the lowest viewership since 2018.
The MLB All-Star Game, a thrilling match between top players, drew an average of 7.01 million viewers on FOX. While that sounds like a lot, it's actually the lowest in several years.
Even though fewer people watched these events this year, the All-Star Game still did better than other TV shows during the same time. Shows like America's Got Talent and 60 Minutes had fewer viewers than the All-Star Game.
The NFL Pro Bowl and NBA All-Star Game also had fewer people watching this year compared to previous events. So, it seems like All-Star events in sports are struggling to keep viewers interested.
But it's not all bad news for baseball. Earlier this year, the World Baseball Classic's game between the United States and Japan was a huge hit. Many people tuned in to watch, breaking records for the most-watched WBC game ever.
As the MLB looks at these lower numbers, they want to figure out why fewer people watched this time. They know people's habits are changing, and they need to find new ways to keep baseball exciting for fans.
Baseball is a beloved sport, and with some smart thinking, it can continue to shine on TV screens across the country.
This article is based on reports from Forbes and other sports media outlets.
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