Dan Patrick critiques Netflix's Home Run Derby broadcast choices
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Dan Patrick expressed concerns about Netflix's handling of the Home Run Derby broadcast during his show on July 14, 2026. He criticized the inclusion of star-studded segments, specifically the Will Ferrell-led intro, noting that it felt excessive. Patrick remarked that he was unaware of major player participation, including Barry Bonds and Albert Pujols, until the event was underway. He acknowledged Netflix's efforts to innovate the format but believed they sometimes overcomplicate the presentation. Patrick praised Bonds for his insights on player swings while expressing his overall disappointment in the broadcast's execution. Netflix will have another opportunity to improve on August 13 when the Phillies face the Twins at the Field of Dreams.
- •Dan Patrick criticized Netflix's Home Run Derby broadcast choices.
- •He felt the presentation overcomplicated the viewing experience.
- •Major player involvement was not effectively communicated prior to the event.
- •Patrick praised Bonds for his analytical commentary on swings.
- •Netflix's next MLB broadcast is scheduled for August 13.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Patrick says Netflix tried too hard with the Home Run Derby broadcast: ‘I didn’t need Will Ferrell’
"Dan Patrick isn’t fully on board with the swings Netflix took to dress up Monday’s Home Run Derby. Discussing the broadcast on Tuesday’s episode of his eponymous show, Patrick said Netflix could stand to do a better job getting the word out about the star power it brought to the event, noting he had no…
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