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San Francisco Giants first baseman David Villar

San Francisco Giants ‘open to’ joining nationalized MLB package come 2028

Giants CEO Larry Baer suggests "most teams" are also open to the league's plan.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 20, 2025 0
Apr 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) shakes hands with designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) after hitting a two run home run in the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

MLB considering pushing for a salary cap, per report

The issue figures to be a major sticking point in the upcoming CBA negotiations.

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 10, 2025 0
Rob Manfred, Commissioner of the MLB

Rob Manfred on blackouts, international TV rights: ‘Our strategy will change’

"We need to be out of the business of blackouts."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 8, 2025 0
Oct 30, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Fox Sports analyst Ken Rosenthal during the Texas Rangers against the Arizona Diamondbacks in game three of the 2023 World Series at Chase Field.

Ken Rosenthal reflects on MLB Network exit: ‘It should’ve ended sooner’

"I'm glad it didn't in many ways. I have so many friends there still, and I miss those people, but the relationship was not good."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 29, 2025 0
Rob Manfred on Mad Dog Unleashed

Rob Manfred refuses to criticize Fox as MLB partner: ‘It will be a cold day in hell’

"They are heaven and they continue to be the best possible partner"

By Brandon Contes OnMar 28, 2025 0
Rob Manfred, Commissioner of the MLB

Rob Manfred seeking deal that puts MLB on broadcast TV multiple times per week

"We need more broadcast television where people can get at games. We'd like to be on broadcast TV more than once a week."

By Drew Lerner 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

MLB quietly removes Diversity Pipeline Program references from website

MLB has quietly removed references to its Diversity Pipeline Program from its website, per Craig Calcaterra’s Cup of Coffee newsletter.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 21, 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
Rob Manfred

Rob Manfred: MLB to consider bundling domestic and international media rights

"The explosion in popularity in Korea and Japan is going to create an opportunity to fundamentally change the way we sell our media rights."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 18, 2025 0
The major league baseball logo is seen on signage near the player's entrance to the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Milwaukee Brewers.

MLBPA head expects lockout when current agreement expires

"Unless I am mistaken the league has come out and said there’s going to be a work stoppage."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 2, 2025 0
Pete Rose, baseball’s all-time hit king, was ruled ineligible for the Hall of Fame in 1989 for betting on baseball. Reds great Pete Rose holds a star bearing his name before the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, June 24, 2016. Pete Rose The Enquirer/Sam Greene Pete Rose, baseballs all-time hit king, was ruled ineligible for the Hall of Fame in 1989 for betting on baseball. Reds great Pete Rose holds a star bearing his name before the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, June 24, 2016.

MLB’s Rob Manfred reportedly considers removing Pete Rose from ineligible list

"The commissioner was respectful, gracious, and actively participated in productive discussions …"

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 2, 2025 0
ESPN and MLB have both opted out of the remainder of their media rights deal.

MLB reporter: ESPN and MLB ‘are going to keep talking’

"In no way at this point do I think... the ESPN-MLB relationship is truly finally done."

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 26, 2025 0
ESPN and MLB have both opted out of the remainder of their media rights deal.

ESPN reportedly open to negotiating new MLB deal; MLB looking for new partners

MLB has reportedly already set its sights on 2028.

By Ben Axelrod OnFeb 25, 2025 0
The MLB on ESPN logo.

ESPN and MLB breakup reportedly wasn’t so ‘mutual’

"The source noted that ESPN had an opt-out clause in the contract and decided to exercise it on Thursday."

By Ben Axelrod OnFeb 21, 2025 0
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred

MLB, ESPN mutually opt out of broadcast deal, with league citing decrease in studio show coverage

The league is making a bet that it can find a new partner for its third package that is ready to shell out significant money and commit to consistent coverage -- all on a short-term deal.

By Brendon Kleen OnFeb 20, 2025 0
The MLB on ESPN logo.

Why the MLB-ESPN standoff is really about local TV

ESPN rightfully thinks it's paying too much for its package, while MLB needs that money and also knows the worldwide leader is one of its best potential partners to bundle team's local rights together in a future streaming package.

By Brendon Kleen OnFeb 20, 2025 0
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MLB

MLB’s DTC push still isn’t addressing archaic blackout policies

Sports broadcaster Bob Costas talks to the fans during the Ryne Sandberg statue dedication before the game between the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets at Wrigley Field.

Bob Costas warns Golden At-Bat could turn baseball into gimmick

"Does it turn the game into kind of a video game and kind of gimmicky? Yeah, I think so."

By Sam Neumann OnDec 11, 2024 0
Mike Francesa discussing the golden at-bat idea from Rob Manfred

Mike Francesa sounds off on golden at-bat idea: ‘I would think the commissioner fell on his head or something’

"That changes the game so fundamentally."

By Reice Shipley OnDec 5, 2024 0
Jon Stugotz Weiner

Rob Manfred previously dismissed golden at-bat idea as ‘crazy’ to ‘Dan Le Batard Show’

"You're wasting my time … that's a crazy idea."

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 4, 2024 0
New York Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay lashed out at an anonymous Twitter user who accused him of gaslighting fans.

Michael Kay rips Howie Rose for criticism of Rob Manfred’s ‘golden at-bat’ idea: ‘Something has to stop the erosion of this game’

"You people all have to grow up."

By Reice Shipley OnDec 3, 2024 0
Dec 7, 2022; San Diego, CA, USA; MLB commissioner Rob Manfred looks on during the presentation of the Allan H. Selling Award for philanthropic excellence during the 2022 MLB Winter Meetings at Manchester Grand Hyatt.

MLB considering ‘golden at-bat’ rule that would transform baseball

MLB's rule changes have been a great success in recent years but is a "golden at-bat" rule one step too far in the name of entertainment?

By Matt Yoder OnDec 3, 2024 0
Hal Steinbrenner during a press conference

Yankees owner pushes back on Rob Manfred’s local TV plan

"He knows my take, which is that at the very least, it needs to be an optional thing."

By Drew Lerner OnNov 28, 2024 0
Rob Manfred

MLB eyeing 2028 to nationalize local media rights deals, end blackouts

However, the league will face a number of hurdles along the way.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 19, 2024 0

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