Key facts
- Ads for gambling platform Novig and male enhancement products have drawn criticism.
- Sydney Sweeney promoted the Novig gambling platform.
- Megan Fox endorsed a male enhancement product.
- Taylor Murphy, son of Dale Murphy, voiced concerns on X/Twitter.
- Alex Call, an MLB player, also criticized the ads on X/Twitter.
Major League Baseball's postseason advertising has ignited controversy, with critics arguing that increasingly risqué commercials are detracting from the family-friendly nature of the sport. Ads featuring actress Sydney Sweeney promoting a gambling platform and actress Megan Fox endorsing a male enhancement product have drawn particular ire. The backlash intensified during the National League Championship Series and American League Championship Series. Taylor Murphy, son of baseball legend Dale Murphy, voiced his frustration on X/Twitter, questioning how MLB expects to attract younger viewers with such content. His father, Dale Murphy, echoed these sentiments. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Call also publicly criticized the ads, questioning their appropriateness for a family viewing experience. Baseball fans and parents, like pastor Adam Triplett, have expressed anxiety over the content, feeling the need to constantly monitor commercials during games.