Why do MLB games start at 1:05?


Question:Why do baseball games start at 1:05p, 2:05p, 4:05p, etc? Why not 1:00p, 2:00p, 4:00p, etc? Why do they need an extra 5 minutes? Doesn't this seem odd to anyone!

Answers:

What's a good website to keep track of current college baseball and eventual playoffs?

its due to TV. it gives the commentators 5 minutes to preview the game and discuss what is going on with the teams. plus for commercials and such.

Which team do you think has the most fans? Which team do you think has the least fans?

because of TV

I live in MN today at a softball game things got a little heated my father in law and a umpire nose 2 nose?

It could be wrong, but I heard it is because they use those five minutes to preview the game on the television.

I have a Giants jersey that has the name Roper on it. Who was Roper? His number is 42, the same as Jackie Ro

Need those commercials before the start.

Baltimore Orioles. What can be done?

to allow for television announcers to give lineups and setup games.

Rule Question?

It gives the broadcasters and telecasters the time needed to to their intor, including giving the lineups.

This is not unique to baseball. And it's only odd to those who forget that this is a business, a business with sponsors.

This is why I told my nephew yesterday that if he had a chance to take an economics course in his senior year of HS, he should do so. Everyone needs at least one such course, and you've proven my point.

With baseball just underway.?

because of weather and the other games that happen afterwards on tv

Why doesnt the NL have a DH and the AL does?

why not 1:59, 7:22, 3:44?
go to the doctor

Yankees Question?

To sing the national anthem.

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