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May 18, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Mets center fielder Jeff McNeil (1) hits an RBI single in the second inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

Subway Series draws best ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ viewership since 2018

According to ESPN, it was the most-watched MLB game of 2025 across all platforms.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 20, 2025 0
ESPN and MLB have both opted out of the remainder of their media rights deal.

MLB, ESPN haven’t talked since media rights opt-out

MLB and ESPN may one day find some common ground in a new rights deal after their opt-out, but it won't happen anytime soon.

By Matt Yoder OnMay 16, 2025 0
David Samson calls out ESPN's Jeff Passan

David Samson accuses Jeff Passan of carrying ESPN’s water

"Being an insider doesn't make you a journalist."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 15, 2025 0
Edit by Liam McGuire

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Did Roku and Apple deals bury MLB?

The MLB on ESPN logo.

ESPN reportedly has ‘optimism’ about re-working MLB deal

ESPN isn't giving up on the possibility of a new MLB deal beginning next season, but it will come down to the economics and mending fences.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 1, 2025 0
Joe Buck

Joe Buck comfortable returning to MLB broadcast: ‘I felt like I hadn’t left’

“I felt totally comfortable."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 29, 2025 0
Yankee Stadium ahead of their Opening Day game on ESPN against the Brewers

ESPN’s Opening Day broadcast of Yankees-Brewers delivers largest audience since 2018

1.93 million viewers tuned into Thursday's Yankees-Brewers matchup on ESPN.

By Reice Shipley OnMar 28, 2025 0
Aaron Boone during an in-game interview on ESPN's broadcast of the Yankees-Brewers season opener

ESPN’s in-game interview of Aaron Boone marred by audio issues

"Well, that was fun..."

By Reice Shipley OnMar 27, 2025 0
ESPN's pregame tribute for the late Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker.

ESPN delivers touching tribute to Bob Uecker ahead of Yankees-Brewers Opening Day game

"There is a big hole in the heart of the Brewer family."

By Reice Shipley OnMar 27, 2025 0
Oct 26, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fox Sports broadcaster Derek Jeter speaks on field after game two between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees in the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

Derek Jeter ‘not happy’ about Fox quashing Pat McAfee interview

"Derek Jeter’s not on the show today. Not Derek Jeter’s fault."

By Brandon Contes OnMar 27, 2025 0
MLB Rob Manfred Diamond Sports

Rob Manfred on MLB leaving ESPN: ‘We felt like we were being treated disrespectfully’

"They stepped up for the NBA. And to come back to us and say we want to cut you..."

By Reice Shipley OnMar 27, 2025 0
Joe Buck on Radio Row in 2017

Joe Buck treating MLB Opening Day broadcast on ESPN like ‘World Series Game 7’

"I’ve got to prepare to give myself the best chance, so that if I royally screw something up, at least I know I gave it an effort"

By Brandon Contes OnMar 26, 2025 0
Joe Buck on the Marchand Sports Media Podcast.

Joe Buck admits he misses ‘big moments’ calling baseball

"You gotta put the hours in, and I don’t have the hours anymore."

By Reice Shipley OnMar 26, 2025 0
Joe Buck on the set of NFL Live.

Joe Buck believes ESPN ‘would love’ to continue relationship with MLB

"The idea that [Jimmy Pitaro] or ESPN would just wash their hands of baseball, I just don’t believe that."

By Brandon Contes OnMar 25, 2025 0
Karl Ravech

Karl Ravech ‘very optimistic about ESPN and Major League Baseball’s future’

"Who else provides any more coverage of baseball -- with the exception of MLB Network -- than ESPN does?"

By Michael Dixon OnMar 24, 2025 0
Reigning MVPs Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge will be a big part of ESPN's Opening Day MLB coverage. Photo Credits: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images (Shohei Ohtani, left); Dave Nelson-Imagn Images (Aaron Judge, right).

ESPN announces coverage team for MLB Opening Day, Week

The Yankees and Dodgers will be prominently featured.

By Michael Dixon OnMar 24, 2025 0
ESPN and MLB have both opted out of the remainder of their media rights deal.

Jimmy Pitaro confirms ESPN open to re-engaging with MLB

"If folks on that side are interested in re-engaging, we’re always going to listen"

By Brandon Contes OnMar 19, 2025 0
ESPN and MLB have both opted out of the remainder of their media rights deal.

What if Disney was allowed to be in the RSN business?

How would the sports media world be fundamentally different if the DOJ didn't force Disney and ESPN to offload Fox's RSNs in 2019?

By Daniel Kaplan OnMar 17, 2025 0
Joe Buck on the set of NFL Live.

Joe Buck on calling MLB Opening Day game for ESPN: ‘It’s a little ridiculous’

"I’m hoping to get hit by a foul ball."

By Brandon Contes OnMar 14, 2025 0
FOX MLB analyst and former players Alex Rodriguez (left), David Ortiz and Derek Jeter

Fox exec expresses interest in ESPN’s MLB package

"Baseball has been a great product for us."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 10, 2025 0
Rob Thomson’s in-game interview took a painful turn as his pitcher gave up three home runs in three pitches, leaving him to watch in silence.

Phillies manager’s in-game interview goes silent during back-to-back-to-back HRs

"It looked like a changeup."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 5, 2025 0
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza paused his in-game interview with ESPN to make a pitching change during a spring training game.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza made pitching change during in-game interview

"Alright, I gotta go make a pitching change. I'll be right back."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 5, 2025 0
ESPN and MLB have both opted out of the remainder of their media rights deal.

ESPN wanted to slash MLB payments by over $300m, per report

The network wanted to cut its annual rights payment from $550 million to $200 million.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 2, 2025 0
Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

MLB

Why shifting sports media landscape made MLB-ESPN opt-out possible

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The timeline of MLB and ESPN’s long, slow breakup

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