Shaikin: How to revitalize baseball's All-Star Game? Bat flips
Briefly

Baseball's All-Star Game must innovate to engage modern audiences, moving beyond its historical legacy. With baseball's competition for attention from other sports, particularly the NFL and NBA, it requires the best players and creative ideas. Suggestions for improvement include a Home Run Derby that integrates outfield skills and showcases appealing bat flips. These bat flips, formerly frowned upon, are now celebrated and resonate with younger fans, emphasizing the need for a fresh approach to maintain relevance in the entertainment landscape.
The Home Run Derby should evolve into an engaging showcase that captivates fans, incorporating elements like outfielders making incredible catches to enhance excitement.
Bat flips, once seen as disrespectful, are now embraced by the league, appealing to young fans through social media and providing shareable moments.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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