Finally… the playoffs are set to begin. Those are words all sports fans, particularly basketball and hockey fans, would love to hear right now. For baseball fans following Mlb The Show’s Players League, a taste of playoff action is on the way and it can’t come soon enough. On Friday, May 1, the eight-team playoff tournament begins and we’ll be recapping all the action with our video series Mlb The Show (The Show).
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by two Major League guests, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jon Duplantier and Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith Jr., who discuss connecting with their fellow players during the eSports tournament and share stories about what it was like seeing themselves in a video game for the first time. We also chat with Adnan Virk, the co-host of Dazn’s Change Up, about how Mlb can further capitalize on engaging fans in new ways.
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by two Major League guests, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Jon Duplantier and Baltimore Orioles outfielder Dwight Smith Jr., who discuss connecting with their fellow players during the eSports tournament and share stories about what it was like seeing themselves in a video game for the first time. We also chat with Adnan Virk, the co-host of Dazn’s Change Up, about how Mlb can further capitalize on engaging fans in new ways.
- 5/1/2020
- by Chris Longo
- Den of Geek
Grab a burger, a beer, and a seat on your couch for the latest episode of Mlb The Show (The Show), our major-league mashup of baseball, entertainment, and video games.
The fourth episode of Mlb The Show (The Show) boasts a formidable lineup of guest stars from the worlds of baseball, film, and stage. Colorado Rockies All-Star outfielder David Dahl joins the show to take us through his self-homer in the Mlb The Show Players League earlier this week, as well as offer a face-to-face with his Instagram-famous pooch Rookie. Brothers Justin and Christian Long, who teamed up for their upcoming feature directorial debut with comedy Lady of the Manor, dish on New York Mets and Yankees fandom. Plus, Hamilton star and baseball fan Christopher Jackson steps to the plate to talk about playing Derek Jeter on Broadway in Bronx Bombers.
Watch episode three below and please show us some love by liking,...
The fourth episode of Mlb The Show (The Show) boasts a formidable lineup of guest stars from the worlds of baseball, film, and stage. Colorado Rockies All-Star outfielder David Dahl joins the show to take us through his self-homer in the Mlb The Show Players League earlier this week, as well as offer a face-to-face with his Instagram-famous pooch Rookie. Brothers Justin and Christian Long, who teamed up for their upcoming feature directorial debut with comedy Lady of the Manor, dish on New York Mets and Yankees fandom. Plus, Hamilton star and baseball fan Christopher Jackson steps to the plate to talk about playing Derek Jeter on Broadway in Bronx Bombers.
Watch episode three below and please show us some love by liking,...
- 4/23/2020
- by Chris Longo
- Den of Geek
On Monday, Mlb The Show Players League had its biggest night yet with 13 players in action. It featured league debuts from stars like Washington Nationals slugger Juan Soto, Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader, St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter, and veteran Giants outfielder Hunter Pence. Some rising stars also made their Players League debut, including the Dodgers top prospect Gavin Lux, Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Cole Tucker, and Colorado Rockies breakout star and 2019 All-Star David Dahl.
Mlb Players League Night 4 Highlights, Results, and Standings
With a full slate of games, the Players League came as close as possible to replicating a busy night during the Mlb season. Twitch essentially became Mlb Tonight as fans could jump around to different streams. Mlb Network’s Robert Flores was back as the master of ceremonies and his call of Trevor May (Twins) and David Dahl’s (Rockies) matchup was one of the more entertaining streams of the night.
Mlb Players League Night 4 Highlights, Results, and Standings
With a full slate of games, the Players League came as close as possible to replicating a busy night during the Mlb season. Twitch essentially became Mlb Tonight as fans could jump around to different streams. Mlb Network’s Robert Flores was back as the master of ceremonies and his call of Trevor May (Twins) and David Dahl’s (Rockies) matchup was one of the more entertaining streams of the night.
- 4/14/2020
- by Chris Longo
- Den of Geek
Opening Day 2020 came and went without peanuts, Cracker Jack or a single pitch, but a Major League Baseball season got under way today — virtually. Mlb and its players union have teamed with Sony Interactive Entertainment for an esports challenge featuring one player from each team in an online showdown.
The Mlb The Show Players League pits 30 players ages 25 and younger against one another for charity on Sony’s long-running video game platform. It’s an opportunity for homer-hungry fans to watch and root for their favorites while pro sports is sidelined amid the coronavirus shutdown.
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The Mlb The Show Players League pits 30 players ages 25 and younger against one another for charity on Sony’s long-running video game platform. It’s an opportunity for homer-hungry fans to watch and root for their favorites while pro sports is sidelined amid the coronavirus shutdown.
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Beginning today, the players will compete in 29 games each — one against every...
- 4/10/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
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