Felger & Massarotti Usage of ABS in the MLB // Tiger Woods Involved in Rollover Crash // Lightning Round of Callers - 3/27 (Hour 2)
Mar 27, 2026
They debate baseball’s streaming chaos, from app frustrations to fragmented access and costs. The ABS automated strike system and how it worked on Opening Day gets a detailed breakdown. They react to news of Tiger Woods’ rollover crash and revisit his past incidents. A rapid-fire lightning round of callers brings quirky takes and hot takes on everything from prospects to league branding.
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Streaming Fragmentation Is Pushing Away Core Baseball Fans
- Baseball's distribution problem risks losing core fans despite healthier on-field product.
- Mike Felger and Jimmy Murray cite attendance gains and a stronger game but say streaming fragmentation and gimmicky broadcasts (Netflix) alienate longtime viewers.
Caller Watched Opening Day On A Phone At Dinner
- Jimmy Murray described watching Opening Day via the NESN 360 app at a Cambridge bar without TV screens.
- He and a friend streamed the first four innings on a phone while dining, illustrating modern viewing habits.
Gimmicky Broadcasts Turn Off Dedicated Fans
- Novel broadcast gimmicks can repel dedicated viewers rather than attract new ones.
- Jimmy Murray and Mike criticized Netflix's opening-day presentation with comedians, hazy graphics, and holographic ads as offensive to baseball fans.