New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has captivated the baseball world as he blasts his way up the all-time single-season home run list, which is welcome news for Major League Baseball after years of declining TV viewership and ticket sales.
Long touted as "America's national pastime," MLB has been struggling to appeal to younger fans due partly to the length of games and slow pace of play but Judge's plate appearances have suddenly become appointment viewing.
Yankees' games, both home and away, have been packed with fans hopping to witness history, and Yankee Entertainment and Sports Network viewership is up 11% from the previous season.