Rob Manfred believes MLB will control local rights for all 30 teams by 2028
The commissioner will have to convince teams like the Dodgers and Yankees to give up their lucrative local broadcast deals.
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Texas Rangers launch own network to produce and distribute local games
A new entity, Rangers Sports Media & Entertainment, will house the channel.
Texas Rangers reveal first peg of multi-pronged TV approach
The team will stream games on Victory+ for $100 per season.
Texas Rangers are taking unique approach to local TV rights
The team plans to negotiate directly with cable and satellite distributors to broadcast games.
Yankees owner pushes back on Rob Manfred’s local TV plan
"He knows my take, which is that at the very least, it needs to be an optional thing."
MLB eyeing 2028 to nationalize local media rights deals, end blackouts
However, the league will face a number of hurdles along the way.
MLB to produce Cincinnati Reds broadcasts in 2025
The franchise will be the seventh team under the league's broadcast umbrella.
Former Minnesota Twins star Denard Span added as Bally Sports North analyst
The Minnesota Twins' broadcast crew on Bally Sports North welcomes back former outfielder Denard Span as an analyst.
Pirates add several former players to SportsNet Pittsburgh broadcast crew
SportsNet Pittsburgh announced that three former Pirates players will join telecasts this season, and a new dugout reporter as well.
Diamond Sports didn’t pay Reds on time, which could see rights revert to team and MLB
The Reds and MLB could theoretically start broadcasting games themselves as early as May 6.
The Blue Jays again won’t send their radio announcer on the road
"When you’re going to describe to someone who’s not there what’s going on, you need background and stories … you’ll never get that if you’re sitting in (front of a) monitor."
MLB’s Chris Marinak talks almost two decades of MLB streaming, and changes to keep fans engaged in the offseason
MLB.tv has grown a lot over its 19 years of existence, and MLB chief operations and strategy officer Chris Marinak told AA many more changes are ahead.
Jerry Remy, iconic Boston Red Sox broadcaster, passes away at 68
Remy, who also played for his hometown Red Sox, struggled with cancer for 13 years.
MLB’s Chris Marinak says they’re working with RSNs to provide over-the-top offerings, which would mark a huge change
"What we’re trying to do now is work with those RSNs to figure out what type of structure would make sense for an over-the-top product that may not require authentication."
