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).
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Ted Leonsis reportedly tried to buy MASN in addition to the Nationals
Both the Nationals and their RSN were on Ted Leonsis' radar last year.
Umpire Bill Miller appeared to drop a f-bomb on a Nationals’ broadcast after forgetting to turn his mic off
"Oops, better turn your mic off, Bill."
After criticism, MASN is reportedly reversing course and sending Orioles and Nationals TV broadcasters on the road again
It looks like Orioles and Nationals TV booths will return to the road.
A “MASN is carrying forward some of those lessons” statement on remote broadcasts didn’t win many over
"The global pandemic required all of us to learn new lessons in innovation, resourcefulness, and resilience. MASN is carrying forward some of those lessons."
F.P. Santangelo’s future in Nationals booth following sexual misconduct allegations latest spark in team’s fraught relationship with MASN
According to WaPo, Santangelo almost returned to the booth on May 7 before Nationals staff turned him away.
F.P. Santangelo accused of sexual misconduct, which is why he’s been absent from Nats broadcasts
"Once again, we notified MASN and revoked our approval of F.P. as a member of our broadcast team indefinitely."- Washington Nationals
Longtime USA Today writer & MASN analyst Mel Antonen passes away at 64
Antonen's work was featured on MASN, USA Today, SI.com, and MLB Network Radio.
Appeals court upholds ruling that MASN owes Washington Nationals $100 million over TV rights
MASN plans to appeal this decision to New York’s appellate court.
Gary Thorne has signed a deal to rejoin MASN’s Baltimore Orioles broadcasts for this season, but only in a limited capacity
Thorne will contribute to some Orioles broadcasts this season, but details on his contributions are still being worked out.
Gary Thorne & Jim Palmer not announcing Orioles games for MASN in 2020 due to risk factors
Baltimore Orioles broadcasts are going to sound very different in 2020.
Judge rules in favor of Nationals in rights fee dispute with Orioles, orders MASN to pay out $296.8 million
If the ruling stands, MASN will also owe interest on the $296.8 million.
MASN in danger of being blacked out on RCN starting July 1st due to carriage dispute
MASN and cable provider RCN are at an impasse and are staring at a June 30 deadline to end the dispute
