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Home Run Derby on Netflix draws worst ratings in more than two decades

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Home Run Derby on Netflix draws worst ratings in more than two decades

The Home Run Derby saw plenty of baseballs leave the yard — and even more viewers leave the broadcast. MLB’s annual dinger demonstration’s debut on Netflix drew just 5.3 million viewers, marking the lowest total since 2003, when the event saw 5.2 million spectators, according to Sports Business Journal. It was also a drop from … Read more

ESPN’s Jeff Passan declares himself a ‘moron’ after thrilling HR Derby

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ESPN’s Jeff Passan declares himself a ‘moron’ after thrilling HR Derby

At least Jeff Passan could admit it.  After Monday night’s electric Home Run Derby came down to the final swing, the ESPN reporter called himself out for sharply criticizing the Derby’s new format.  “passan is a moron,” he tweeted in response to his previous comments.  During ESPN’s “First Take” Monday morning, Passan said the Derby’s … Read more