Baseball’s Playoffs Are Here, and Fans are Howling About…Helmet Advertising?
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,
Why Are There Ads on MLB Helmets in the Playoffs?
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.
MLB fans slam ‘embarrassing’ sponsored playoff helmets: ‘Cheapens the look’
“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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Helmet ads have arrived for the Tigers, and all MLB playoff teams
They became the first team to wear advertisements on their batting helmets. The Tigers were the first team to bat in the first game of the 2024 MLB playoffs on Tuesday against the Astros. That gave fans a first look at baseball’s new branded batting helmets, which are debuting this postseason.
MLB Fans Are Very Annoyed By The New Postseason Helmet Stickers
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.
MLB Fans Had Strong Reactions to Debut of Strauss Helmet Patches in Playoffs
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.
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