MLB attendance trends toward fourth consecutive annual increase

Major League Baseball is on track for its fourth straight year of attendance growth, recording a 0.9% increase compared to last season. League-wide attendance has reached 61.09 million, with a per-game average of 29,524. The return of the Rays to Tropicana Field accounts for a significant portion of the total league-wide gains, while the Mets have experienced the largest drop in fan attendance. Although the Dodgers continue to lead the league in attendance for a 13th consecutive year, future growth faces uncertainty due to an expiring collective bargaining agreement. A lockout is expected in December, as owners and players remain divided over salary cap negotiations. Meanwhile, the Yankees prepare for the potential return of Aaron Judge, who may rejoin the lineup during a homestand starting September 8.

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