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Baseball still struggles to find an audience on this side of the pond, but the decision to bring the two biggest names in the sport to London is a strong statement

The Boston Red Sox celebrate after winning the World Series. Pic: Getty

With opening day in Major League Baseball (MLB) just behind us, the curious obsession of American sport still struggles to find an audience on this side of the pond. The NFL, andeven college football, has developed a strong and regular fanbase. The NBA has boomed in popularity, and while the NHL hasn’t got the same amount of crossover, it has enjoyed some good days here in the past.

Baseball, however, has relied on ...