What are the giant baseballs used for?

The giant baseballs installed in New York City and Universal CityWalk Hollywood are part of a promotional campaign by NBC Sports to launch the Major League Baseball season.

What MLB games does NBC Sports broadcast?

NBC Sports has secured rights to a package of Sunday games and all four Wild Card series of the postseason.

What is NBC's history with Major League Baseball broadcasts?

NBC Sports has a long history with MLB, beginning with its first broadcast in 1939 and including the first World Series broadcast in 1947.

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Giant baseballs hit NYC, LA for MLB season launch

23 Mar

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Summary

Giant baseballs installed in New York and Los Angeles promote MLB.
NBC secured rights for Sunday MLB games and postseason Wild Card series.
NBC has a historical connection to MLB broadcasting since 1939.

Giant baseballs hit NYC, LA for MLB season launch

NBC Sports is making a significant effort to launch the Major League Baseball season, unveiling large baseball installations in New York City and Universal CityWalk Hollywood. These promotional pieces, measuring 12 feet in New York and 8 feet in Hollywood, feature team logos and tune-in details for Opening Day broadcasts.

NBC recently obtained rights for a package of Sunday games and all four Wild Card series of the postseason through a three-year deal. This initiative targets both dedicated baseball fans and a wider audience interested in major sporting events.