Texas Rangers are taking unique approach to local TV rights
The team plans to negotiate directly with cable and satellite distributors to broadcast games.
The team plans to negotiate directly with cable and satellite distributors to broadcast games.
The additional revenue sharing will be awarded to teams who had their local media rights fees cut between the years 2022 and 2024.
The agreement includes both linear television and digital streaming rights for the franchise.
"When we found out that we were going to have the game, 24 hours in advance, we sprung into action. We had meetings with the crew, with the talent, we had got all of our graphics loaded into the truck. Yeah, it was an absolute fire drill."
New MLB local media department executives Doug Johnson, Greg Pennell, and Kendall Burgess all have long RSN experience.