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