M.L.B. Playoff Ads With Sydney Sweeney and Megan Fox Draw Backlash

Major League Baseball playoff broadcasts have faced public backlash over a series of suggestive commercials featuring actresses Sydney Sweeney and Megan Fox. The advertisements, which promote the sports-betting prediction platform Novig and a male enhancement brand, have drawn criticism from fans and family members who expressed frustration with their frequent airing.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Call publicly criticized the commercials on social media, questioning their appropriateness for young viewers watching playoff games at home. His comments prompted agreement from other social media users who argued that the sexualized content alienates younger audiences from watching baseball broadcasts.