TBS Sees More Than 20% Decrease In LDS Ratings

The term “sophomore slump” is likely to be a main topic of conversation around the league’s N.Y. offices today, as ratings for TBS’ second season of postseason baseball coverage are down more than 20% from last year. Most observers felt Turner could overcome the lack of either N.Y. team advancing to October with both clubs from the second- and third-largest markets, in addition to baseball-mad Boston and Philly, making the playoffs. However, the allure of last week’s VP debate and the lack of any series going five games continue to keep fans away from the telecasts. The net now must hope enthusiasm for the Red Sox’ quest for back-to-back World Series titles and the Rays’ most unlikely run continues to the ALCS. The good news: last year’s Rockies-D’Backs’ NLCS set the bar fairly low. Meanwhile, we get it, the latest season of “Frank TV” starts later this month.