Why are baseball games getting louder?

Teams and players are making them louder on purpose.

Is this change good or bad?

It's a matter of opinion, but some people think it's too loud.

What about fans who think it's too loud?

They might think they're too old, but it's not about age, it's about noise levels.

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Why teams -- and players -- keep turning up the volume at MLB ballparks

First publishedAug 17, 13:30 UTC

Last updatedAug 17, 14:13 UTC · 14m ago

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Answer

Teams and players are making baseball games louder by design.

Reported by 1 outlet — ESPN. See all sources ↓

Baseball games are getting noisier. Teams and players are making them louder. This is on purpose.

Why it matters

This change affects the experience of fans at baseball games. It also raises questions about noise levels and player safety.

In brief

Why are baseball games getting louder?: Teams and players are making them louder on purpose.
Is this change good or bad?: It's a matter of opinion, but some people think it's too loud.
What about fans who think it's too loud?: They might think they're too old, but it's not about age, it's about noise levels.

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The outlets frame the story as a change in baseball games, focusing on the increasing noise levels. They also mention the potential impact on fans and players.

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Baseball games are getting noisier and it's on purpose.
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ESPNAug 17, 13:30Focuses on the design of louder games
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Fans might think they're too old, but it's not about age.
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ESPNAug 17, 13:30Uses this as a humorous example