The Major League Baseball (MLB) League Championship Series (LCS) playoffs have been a ratings success for the league, despite earlier round declines.
The MLB playoffs began on October 1st, with the National League Wild Card game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals. Ratings for that game were down from the previous year, but the LCS playoffs that followed have seen steady ratings.
The American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees was the highest-rated LCS in five years. The series averaged 8.2 million viewers, up 8% from last year’s ALCS between the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros. This was also the most-watched ALCS since 2013.
The National League Championship Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals also saw an increase in viewership. The series averaged 6.7 million viewers, up 5% from last year’s NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers. This was also the most-watched NLCS since 2014.
The ratings success of the LCS playoffs is a testament to the popularity of Major League Baseball. Despite earlier round declines, the LCS playoffs have seen steady ratings, with both the ALCS and NLCS seeing increases in viewership. This is a positive sign for the league, as it shows that fans are still engaged and interested in watching baseball.
The MLB playoffs will continue this week with the World Series between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals. It will be interesting to see if the World Series can continue the trend of steady ratings for the league. Regardless, it is clear that Major League Baseball is still a popular sport, and fans are still tuning in to watch their favorite teams battle for a championship.
