"The level of intensity and competition was so high at a time we're otherwise watching fake games in Arizona or Florida, and there was a relatively strong push for star participation."
"A legendary game calls for a legendary viewership number as 10,784,000 viewers watched the #WorldBaseballClassic final on FOX and FOX Deportes - the most-watched #WBC telecast ever."
"Obviously we have commitments to Fox in terms of the All-Star Game in the middle of the season through '28. As the game continues to evolve, we have talked about midseason tournaments in general."
"Haven't we learned our lesson from the whole 'move the Draft to the All-Star week so we can own the week' thing?"
The World Baseball Classic experienced unprecedented success this year, with 10,784,000 viewers tuning in for the final, making it the most-watched telecast in its history. This surpassed the MLB All-Star Game and even the NBA Finals. The event's popularity has sparked discussions about moving it to midseason, although concerns about player participation and scheduling conflicts remain. Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred acknowledged the potential for midseason tournaments but noted existing commitments to the All-Star Game through 2028, raising questions about the feasibility of such changes.
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