The baseball playoffs have arrived, and you can really tell, because the Major Leagues are introducing another dreadful fashion faux pas. It’s a small addition that probably won’t alienate many fans,

In September, MLB announced it had entered into a leaguewide helmet sponsorship partnership with STRAUSS. It doesn't just cover the big leagues, as the company's logo will be on all helmets in minor league baseball starting in 2025. It is the first time batting helmets have been used to promote a company across Major League Baseball.

“Is there anything MLB @MLB won’t put advertising on?” Trent Mongero, a high school baseball coach, wrote on X. “Just cheapens the look of the MLB product, in my opinion. Now the batting helmets? Looks like the local little league with sponsors on the jerseys. Is it me, or does this irk anyone else?”

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Batting helmets across baseball will have a slightly different look during the 2024 MLB playoffs—and beyond. Game 1 of the wild-card series between the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park marked the debut of the sponsored Strauss logo on the side of each helmet.

The MLB postseason is underway, starting with four Wild Card games on Tuesday. Fans watching any of those matchups will notice a change in everyone's gear. Throughout the playoffs, hitters from all teams will wear an advertisement on their heads.