Netflix's next MLB event, the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, is an opportunity to make up for the mishandling of 'MLB Opening Night'. The author argues that Netflix excels at eventizing and can make the Home Run Derby more engaging by focusing on the baseball itself rather than excessive self-promotion. The event features a star-studded cast, including Will Ferrell and Michael Buffer, which the author finds less appealing. The key rule change to a swing-based format is seen as a positive step, adding drama and tradition to the event. However, the author remains cautious about Netflix's tendency to overdo self-promotion, warning against making the event 'Hell' by plastering it with Netflix branding. The upcoming Field of Dreams game in Iowa is also mentioned as a potential highlight, free from corporate overreach.
