Washington Nationals win ruling from appeals court regarding rights payments from MASN
The long-running nightmare between the Nationals, MASN, and the Orioles appears to be over (for now).
The long-running nightmare between the Nationals, MASN, and the Orioles appears to be over (for now).
Both the Nationals and their RSN were on Ted Leonsis' radar last year.
"Oops, better turn your mic off, Bill."
It looks like Orioles and Nationals TV booths will return to the road.
"The global pandemic required all of us to learn new lessons in innovation, resourcefulness, and resilience. MASN is carrying forward some of those lessons."
According to WaPo, Santangelo almost returned to the booth on May 7 before Nationals staff turned him away.
"Once again, we notified MASN and revoked our approval of F.P. as a member of our broadcast team indefinitely."- Washington Nationals
Antonen's work was featured on MASN, USA Today, SI.com, and MLB Network Radio.
MASN plans to appeal this decision to New York’s appellate court.
Thorne will contribute to some Orioles broadcasts this season, but details on his contributions are still being worked out.
Baltimore Orioles broadcasts are going to sound very different in 2020.
If the ruling stands, MASN will also owe interest on the $296.8 million.
MASN and cable provider RCN are at an impasse and are staring at a June 30 deadline to end the dispute