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Baseball fans watch play between the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning of Game 2 of an American League Division baseball series, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

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Baseball fans watch play between the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning of Game 2 of an American League Division baseball series, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
The ongoing MLB season has been exceptionally captivating, capturing the attention of enthusiastic baseball fans who eagerly anticipate what lies ahead. In line with the excitement, MLB recently orchestrated the 2023 MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball game, signaling the commencement of yet another thrilling week of baseball. While the event proved to be enthralling, its execution has left fans pondering with curiosity.
Given MLB has an annual revenue of $11 billion, they expected the league to invest a lot in the events as an organizer. But that was not the case with the recently held Celebrity Softball game. Reacting to the improper organization of the event, they have shared their reactions to social media.
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Baseball enthusiasts questioned the lack of initiative from MLB
Fans have been waiting for the all-star game and wanted a great start to the week. But that was not the case after the Celebrity Softball game, which failed the fan’s expectations. Though the functioning of the league has been excellent, the recent event needed to be on its par.
Fans have failed to acknowledge the event for multiple reasons, including the lack of advertisement, and the clash with the MLB game. Meanwhile, the celebrity game saw Team Felix and Team Finch fight on the baseball field.
Celebrity Softball Game is live on YouTube right now.. I agree. Lack of advertising. Futures game has been on MLB network the last few years. MLB sucks at promoting their events.
— Tyler Burton (@RFTy149) July 9, 2023
Sorry @MLB this celebrity #softball game is hideous, terrible a joke. Talk about low grade celebrities and weak announcers. Just bad all around.
— sflonglegs (@sflonglegs) July 9, 2023
While many fans wondered about the need for the game, many ridiculed the lack of seriousness of the MLB in promoting this event.
I want that MVP belt from the celebrity softball game!
— Seattle Sports Show (@Sea_Sports_Show) July 9, 2023
🙃🙃 can't find celebrity all-star softball tournament and it's NOT on ESPN. I really liked it I only watch it once back in 2019
— Ashley 🏁⚾ (50-40) (@Astrosfan___) July 9, 2023
The Celebrity Softball game is tonight too??? What the actual fuck is MLB doing???
— Ben Porter (@Ben13Porter) July 9, 2023
Few did not even like the concept and would look for subsequent events to fulfill their love for the game.
Hey why is this the first time I’m hearing about the celebrity softball game https://t.co/xnYoydpaJT
— liz 🍊 (@lizaboth) July 9, 2023
The celebrity softball game was the event in the strip I didn’t care if I attended. Almost went camping this weekend. Glad I didn’t. That was fun as shit.
— Alex Carson (@AlexCarson) July 9, 2023
While giving a start to the All-Star week, Team Felix became the eventual winner with 21-19. As a result, the team will see a Home Run Derby and the All-Star game ahead. Given that many fans did not like the former would be looking forward to the latter events.
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An exciting week ahead for baseball fans
Fans are looking forward to the All-star game, in which their favorites will take the baseball field together. It includes Gerrit Cole, Shohei Ohtani, and others. They will play it on July 11 derby at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park, which promises to be another exciting game.
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With many star players from the American league missing out because of injuries, it would open up a door for the National League to claim the victory this time. Furthermore, this presents an opportunity for MLB to rectify the previous mishap and improve the organization of the softball event.
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