MLB games streaming on Facebook are down to 6 this season

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From 25 games exclusively aired on Facebook last year, this year only six Major League Baseball games will be streamed on Facebook Watch. It’ll be available in the US (except for regions where the games air on local stations) and several international markets. With this new one-year deal, Facebook and MLB haven’t said which games will be streamed, but these will be a one per month affair. They also promised there will still be recaps of every game and weekly recaps for each team. The MLB network will also produce dedicated Watch broadcasts that offer “interactive and social elements.”

"We look forward to testing a new model for live games, which should help the league continue to reach a younger and more global audience," Rob Shaw, Facebook's sports partnerships lead for leagues and media, told Morning Consult. According to Facebook, the games streamed on the service reaches an average viewership that’s almost 20 years younger than the usual MLB TV audience.

Samsung Canada deepens relationship with MLB through VR partnership

Samsung Canada is offering Major League Baseball (MLB) that provides fans a new virtual reality experience, offering immersive access to players, ballparks and key baseball moments throughout the remainder of the 2017 MLB Season. Through the multinational partnership, fans will be able to enjoy a series of over 20 immersive videos exclusively on the Samsung VR app, the brand's premium virtual reality content service.

The extended relationship with MLB deepens Samsung Canada's commitment to the Toronto Blue Jays and the team's centre fielder, Kevin Pillar who shares his story with an exclusive behind-the-scenes Samsung Gear VR experience.

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MLB.com at Bat app for Android receives Material Design makeover

Just in time for Spring Training, the popular MLB.com at Bat application for Android devices is getting a Lollipop-like makeover that follows the design principles of Material Design. The subscription-based service allows access to live video and audio feeds of MLB games and the latest update sports a more native look that fits in with the look and feel of Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Source: Phandroid