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MLB

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

Oct 2, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; A general view of the MLB logo as Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) delivers a pitch in the rain against the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

MLB reportedly talking to Netflix, Amazon, NBC after ESPN opt-out

According to Puck's John Ourand, MLB is already in discussions with several networks and streaming platforms after the ESPN opt-out.

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 28, 2025 0
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ESPN

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

Dec 12, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto sits with agent Scott Boras during his introductory press conference at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Scott Boras rips MLB for being a ‘decade behind’ in rights deals

Superagent Scott Boras has placed the blame at MLB's feet for the collapse of its television deal with ESPN.

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 21, 2025 0
Bally Sports Diamond Sports Group

Bally Sports rejects all of its MLB team contracts, except for Atlanta Braves

“To be clear, rejecting these other agreements is not our preferred path."

By Daniel Kaplan OnOct 2, 2024 2
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Diamond Sports Group pens open letter to Comcast Xfinity subscribers amid carriage battle

The Diamond Sports Group penned an open letter to disgruntled Xfinity fans as the Bally Sports-RSN fiascos continue.

By Chris Novak OnMay 7, 2024 1
The Padres' Petco Park on May 21, 2023.

Padres broadcasting takeover includes MLB.TV in-market OTT streaming offering, deals with linear providers

The Padres have become the first MLB team to have their games available to stream over-the-top in-market through MLB.TV.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 31, 2023 4
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MLB reportedly expecting reduced TV rights fees from upcoming ESPN deal

The new deal could reportedly net MLB less money, but also open up new opportunities.

By Sean Keeley OnJan 10, 2021 9

According to the Nationals, MASN hasn’t paid them a rights fee in nearly a year

The Nats contend MASN, which is owned by the Orioles, has not paid the team since June 2018.

By Ken Fang OnApr 9, 2019 4
Baseball Tonight

After axing Baseball Tonight as a daily show in 2017, ESPN looks to bring back an in-house daily baseball show, pursue a playoff...

ESPN may be boosting its emphasis on baseball.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 2, 2018 15

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