​Fans react to Netflix HR Derby broadcast: Lack of live standings, poor camerawork headline complaints originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Home Run Derby left ESPN for Netflix as part of MLB’s new TV deal for 2026, and any major change naturally elicits plenty of different reactions.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAs the derby played out on Monday, some fans believed Netflix’s broadcast left something to be desired.From complaints about the camera angles and difficulty keeping track of the standings, Netflix may have a few tweaks to make ahead of 2027.Here’s what fans said about Netflix’s first-ever Home Run Derby.MORE:Home Run Derby winners by yearWhile the picture was crisp and Netflix avoided any interruptions or blackouts, the broadcast still earned some heavy criticism on a number of fronts.Some fans noticed the broadcast rarely showed the standings, so fans who tuned in late or missed a batter had no idea who was leading or what a player needed to advance. Instead, the broadcast simply showed the number of home runs and number of swings remaining for the player at the plateOther fans complained about Netflix’s numerous camera angles, which sometimes made it difficult to track the ball and miss some swings entirely.A few fans also weren’t happy with the number of ads during the broadcast. While commercials between batters are to be expected, the broadcast also worked in other promotions during the actual competition.Moonshot home runs still dominated the night, but Netflix could look to make some changes before the 2027 Home Run Derby at Wrigley Field, provided a lockout doesn’t get in its way.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMORE: Home Run Derby records: Most home runs hit in a single round, year in MLB historyThe Home Run Derby moved to Netflix as part of MLB’s new TV deal for 2026, which reduced the number of games broadcast by ESPN and moved “Sunday Night Baseball” to NBC.As part of the new deal, Netflix became an official MLB broadcast partner for the first time. The streaming platform’s involvement is limited, however. The deal guarantees Netflix the broadcast rights to an opening night primetime game, the Home Run Derby and a special event game — in 2026, that’s the “Field of Dreams” game between the Twins and Phillies.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Home Run Derby had aired on ESPN since 1993 before moving to Netflix this year. The derby became synonymous with ESPN commentator Chris Berman, whose “back, back, back, back, back” call of home runs remains iconic.The 2008 Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium, featuring Josh Hamilton’s dominant round but won by Justin Morneau, is the most-watched derby in MLB history.