John Oliver was asked why he picked the New York Mets over the New York Yankees when he first moved to America. He didn't mince words.

A minor league ballpark in Erie, Pennsylvania, turned into a grand stage on a balmy July night with a record sell-out crowd of 7,070 fans buzzing with excitement. The post John Oliver Reveals Hilarious Manchester United Twist Behind Choosing Mets Over Yankees appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The idea began in May when comedian John Oliver, the host of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” invited teams to pitch why they deserved a rebrand.

The Moon Mammoths will be making their first of four appearances this season, with Oliver himself expected to be on hand in Erie, Pa., to watch the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers.

All season long, baseball fans will be able to watch Minor League Baseball games across all of MLB's digital platforms. MLB.TV and MLB app subscribers can watch their favorite team's Minor League affiliates in the app at no additional cost,