FOX scored a big increase for its first MLB telecast since July. In other news, NBC saw an uptick for its Premier League coverage on Saturday, and NASCAR’s Xfinity Series declined on NBCSN.
MLB on FOX Returns With Increase in Overnights
- Regional Major League Baseball coverage drew a 1.5 overnight rating on FOX Saturday afternoon, up 36% from last year (1.1) but down 17% from 2013 (1.8). The telecast featured Blue Jays/Yankees in most markets. The 1.5 overnight is tied for fifth out of the eight MLB telecasts on FOX this season.
Uptick For Premier League on NBC
- The Manchester United/Liverpool English Premier League match drew a 0.8 overnight rating on NBC Saturday afternoon, up a tick from West Ham/Liverpool last year (0.7) and the second-highest overnight of the season on any network. Only Chelsea/Swansea City on NBC opening weekend drew a higher mark (0.9).
NASCAR Xfinity Series Low Again on NBCSN
- NASCAR Xfinity Series racing from Richmond drew a 0.7 overnight rating on NBCSN Friday night, down a tick from last year on ESPN2 (0.8) and down 30% from 2013 on ESPN (1.0). The 0.7 is tied as the third-lowest for an Xfinity Series race this season, ahead of only Richmond and Iowa (0.6 for both).
(Wknd. numbers via ShowBuzz Daily)
