ESPN to Test ‘Alumni Cast’ for Little League Classic
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ESPN to Test ‘Alumni Cast’ for Little League Classic

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ESPN will experiment with an “alumni alt-cast” during the MLB Little League Classic on August 23rd, seeking new ways to engage viewers. The sports-media giant has previously utilized Pixar and Marvel characters in similar efforts to innovate game viewing experiences.

The ninth annual MLB Little League Classic will air on ESPN, while ESPN2 will host the alternative broadcast featuring an “alumni alt-cast.

ESPN’s move comes as the company continues to explore different methods of presenting games to audiences. The use of characters from Pixar and Marvel suggests a broader strategy to attract viewers through novel and engaging formats. The company is investigating the use of a different kind of character with this new alumni cast, indicating a desire to test various approaches to alternative broadcasts.

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