The Future of Baseball

Can it regain its old popularity?

Introduction

As the World Series approaches, baseball shines in its archaic glory. But even the home run exploits of Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa cannot hide the fact that other sports now rival the popularity of America's “national pastime.” Baseball's problems — most of them rooted in the economics of modern sports — have diminished the quality of the game and the loyalty of its fans. As baseball executives ponder further ...

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