MLB Finally Gets It Right (WS Games will start 40 min. earlier)

[love_that_reefer]

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For those dozing off by the fifth inning come October, help is on the way.

Following record-low ratings for last year's World Series between Philadelphia and Tampa Bay, Major League Baseball and Fox are moving up the start times this year.

Weeknight games in the World Series and AL Championship Series will begin at 7:57 p.m. EDT, more than a half-hour before last year's first-pitch times, Fox said Monday.

The moves figures to give children a chance to watch more on school nights, and should benefit adults who need to set the alarm clock for work.

The start of Saturday night games could be even earlier, and Sunday games will continue to begin following the conclusion of the network's NFL coverage.

Great job by MLB and Fox to work this out and make the games more accessible to everyone. Its not perfect but it is a start. I would love to see day games on a Saturday since it won't interfere with the NFL. Next step should be to rid the November WS games and get rid of some of these off days. Flex scheduling should be introduced.

[NYgiantsfan5689]

Yea, this is a long overdue decision, but better late than never

[cjkalt]

Awesome!

[Kolin]

Yes, this is a good thing for baseball. I also think that there should be day games on the weekends, but at least now I'll be able to stay awake long enough to see the entire games on weeknights.