MLB Television Ratings Surge 44% Through Early Part of the Season Ahead of Potential Lockout – Democratic Accent

MLB television ratings surge 44% through early part of the season ahead of potential lockout – Democratic Accent

Major League Baseball is booming. And they better not mess it up.  Several years ago, MLB and Commissioner Rob Manfred enacted changes meant to speed up the game through better pace of play, keeping the same amount of action in baseball while decreasing the time each game took to finish.  The pitch clock immediately shortened game times, and more importantly, made them feel faster. Physically larger bases were introduced to encourage more stolen…

MLB television ratings surge 44% through early part of the season ahead of potential lockout

Major League Baseball is booming. And they better not mess it up. Several years ago, MLB and Commissioner Rob Manfred enacted changes meant to speed up the game through better pace of play, keeping the same amount of action in baseball while decreasing the time each game took to finish. The pitch clock immediately shortened game times, and more importantly, made them feel faster. Physically larger bases were introduced to encourage more stolen b…

MLB TV Ratings Rise 44% in Early Season, Amid Growth and Lockout Concerns

Major League Baseball's TV viewership has surged 44% through the start of the season, but looming labor negotiations threaten to derail its momentum.