"The MLB season officially got underway on Wednesday night, with the New York Yankees visiting the San Francisco Giants, marking the first MLB game broadcast exclusively over Netflix."
"Such gimmicks included having the disembodied hand from 'Wednesday' throw out a first pitch and having famous shirtless comedian Bert Kreschier provide continued, and seemingly unneeded, commentary."
"Moving more of the league's product to a streaming service would in essence place it behind a pay wall, which seems antithetical to the goal of getting more people to watch."
"The 'old way' is failing, with seemingly non-stop drama with the regional sports network model and their challenges in maintaining viewership."
The MLB season began with a game between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants, broadcast exclusively on Netflix. This event featured gimmicks like a disembodied hand throwing the first pitch and commentary from comedian Bert Kreschier. While major leagues embrace streaming, the NHL remains traditional, with most games still on cable. The NHL's visibility struggles raise concerns about moving to exclusive streaming, which could limit access for fans. The traditional broadcasting model is facing challenges, prompting questions about the NHL's future approach to reach a wider audience.
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