Andrew Bucholtz

General is studying up to play military history games.

The NHL's embracing Europe in a smart way Why the NHL's European-friendly scheduling package makes sense.

New free Bucholtz Sports Media post: Why the NHL's Europe-friendly scheduling package is a logical, low-risk way to keep building its profile there. Plus, notes on a DAZN college sports move, the NY Jets' international deals, and a HOMAGE John Candy collection: andrewbucholtz.com/posts/nhl-eu...

Very excited about a couple new games I pre-ordered from @gmtgames.bsky.social, Cross-Bronx Expressway and China's War. These look great!

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(Need someone to discuss the complexities of cross-border sports media leagues and deals? I can do that. andrew@andrewbucholtz.com.)

Free teaser: here's a chart I put together of 2014-17 ALCS ratings with or without Jays, showing a likely drop of 1.5-2 million U.S. viewers (or 26-38%) with them. (Click to embiggen.) That's notable, but not devastating, considering multi-year broadcast deals and corresponding CAN increase.

Why any Blue Jays-Yankees outcome is just fine for MLB's business While a Blue Jays series win over the Yankees would hurt U.S. TV ratings, that isn't necessarily a business problem for MLB.

Worked hard on this Bucholtz Sports Media premium post on why a Blue Jays' series win over the Yankees wouldn't necessarily be bad for MLB's business, despite likely hurting U.S. ALCS and World Series ratings. 3,000+ words of analysis, yours for $5/month. andrewbucholtz.com/posts/blue-j...

The Athletic's partnership with EA Sports is the latest interesting distribution move for both sides

New (free) Bucholtz Sports Media post: The Athletic's partnership with EA Sports is the latest interesting distribution move for both sides: andrewbucholtz.com/posts/the-at...

Brady Quinn stepping in for Mark Sanchez shows value of preparation, NFL on Fox bench

New Bucholtz Sports Media post (free): Brady Quinn stepping in for Mark Sanchez shows value of preparation, NFL on Fox bench: andrewbucholtz.com/posts/brady-...

Nice! I love that one. But yeah, that's rough!

Got in some great gaming today: Captains of Industry and the Fellowship of the Ring trick-taking game.

Can No. 3 Miami help the ACC challenge Big Ten/SEC-dominated discussion?

New (free) Bucholtz Sports Media post: Can No. 3 Miami help the ACC challenge Big Ten/SEC-dominated discussion? andrewbucholtz.com/posts/can-no.... Looking at some of the "Big Two" history and the current landscape ahead of Miami-Florida State Saturday.

MLB Wild Card Series games on ABC show midweek, midday broadcast TV sports potential

New Bucholtz Sports Media premium post: MLB Wild Card Series games on ABC show midweek, midday broadcast TV sports potential: andrewbucholtz.com/posts/mlb-wi...

WNBA expands USA deal, part of that network's Versant future

New Bucholtz Sports Media post (free): WNBA expands USA deal, part of that network's Versant future: andrewbucholtz.com/posts/wnba-e...

Nathan Rourke, rule changes, and athlete reactions

New premium Bucholtz Sports Media post: Discussing Nathan Rourke, rule changes across the #CFL and beyond, and why even critical athlete reactions can be valuable for leagues. andrewbucholtz.com/posts/nathan...

The Allies by Winston Groom: 9781426220876 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books Best-selling author Winston Groom, "one of America’s great storytellers" (The Wall Street Journal), crafts a gripping narrative about the tense alliance between Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill,....

(Came across this thanks to reading Winston Groom's "The Allies," which is an interesting look at Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/575694...)

Destroyers-for-bases deal - Wikipedia

Always remarkable to learn something new even in an area you've read a lot about. I'd always thought the WWII destroyers for bases deal was part of Lend-Lease, but a. it was actually a year earlier, and b. it was seen as hugely slanted to the U.S. side. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destroy...

FloSports brings Athletes' Lounge altcast to rugby

I have a new post on why FloSports bringing their "Athletes' Lounge" altcast concept to rugby is interesting. Plus, notes on Nick Faldo, ESPN's Red Sox series, and Jameson's football flask: andrewbucholtz.com/posts/flospo...

New Bucholtz Sports Media post (free): Adding Kyle Lowry to NBA coverage continues Prime Video's unusual analyst approach: andrewbucholtz.com/posts/adding...

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Why local TV ownership matters for sports

New post (free): Why local TV ownership matters for sports: andrewbucholtz.com/posts/why-lo....

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Some career news: I'm no longer at Awful Announcing, and have launched my own sports business/sports media site/newsletter, Bucholtz Sports Media. Free and premium subscription options, plus an intro on what I have planned, viewable here: andrewbucholtz.com.

You know me well!