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Rob Manfred

NBC, Apple, ESPN have bid for ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ package, per Rob Manfred

ESPN has also expressed interest in obtaining the local rights for five MLB clubs.

By Drew Lerner OnJul 17, 2025 0
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred

Rob Manfred delays MLB media rights timeline past All-Star Game

"I was hoping it was going to be done by now, but it’ll be shortly. We made real progress."

By Drew Lerner OnJul 14, 2025 0
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki hits a home run on Sunday Night Baseball right after foreshadowing from ESPN announcers. Photo Credit: ESPN

ESPN Sunday Night Baseball conversation precedes well-timed home run

"How about a late entry into the [Home Run Derby] too?"

By Matt Clapp OnJul 6, 2025 0
Detroit Tigers outfielders, Parker Meadows

ESPN’s ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ posting strong ratings amid renewed MLB talks

The package is up 11% over last year, averaging 1.75 million viewers per telecast.

By Drew Lerner OnJul 1, 2025 0
If the 2025 season is the end of MLB on ESPN and the network's longstanding staple, Sunday Night Baseball, things ending on a high note. Image created by Liam McGuire, Comeback Media (background photo credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images).

ESPN continues to tout significant increase in ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ ratings

"ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball has been on a heater the past four weeks..."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 11, 2025 0
Jazz Chisholm Jr. during an in-game interview on "Sunday Night Baseball."

Jazz Chisholm Jr. missed throw during mic’d-up ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ interview: ‘Dammit!’

This gave in-game interview critics more ammunition.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 8, 2025 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.

Rob Manfred having second thoughts about ESPN opt-out?

"Do I wish I wasn’t in a position to sell three years, so we can line our rights up to 2028? The answer to that is yes.”

By Matt Yoder OnJun 5, 2025 0
Jun 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez (24) steals second base against Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Enrique Hernández (8) during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Dodgers-Yankees draws highest ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ audience since 2018

The high-profile World Series rematch between the Dodgers and Yankees drew the best audience numbers for Sunday Night Baseball in seven years.

By Matt Yoder OnJun 3, 2025 0
Mar 29, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) at home plate against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Dodger Stadium.

ESPN’s Karl Ravech says Shohei Ohtani ‘struggled’ after two-hit performance

"Shohei, who struggled yesterday in that 18-run game by the Dodger offense."

By Brandon Contes OnJun 2, 2025 0
A screenshot from Sarah Langs' feature on 'Sunday Night Baseball' for Lou Gehrig Day

Sarah Langs narrates feature on ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ for ALS ahead of Lou Gehrig Day

"We can't tell the story of ALS without Lou Gehrig."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 2, 2025 0
May 25, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets second baseman Luisangel Acuna (2) attempts to turn a double play after forcing out Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) at second base during the ninth inning at Citi Field

ESPN leans into rivalries for ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ schedule

Six straight Sunday Night Baseball matchups will feature the Yankees, Dodgers, or Mets.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 26, 2025 0
The major league baseball logo is seen on signage near the player's entrance to the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

NBCUniversal reportedly making bid for ESPN’s MLB package, including ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

NBC would not be seeking international and radio rights or the rights to highlight clips.

By Sean Keeley OnMay 21, 2025 0
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
Juan Soto

ESPN shifts from Juan Soto to Brandon Nimmo as mic’d up player for ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

Juan Soto was originally slated to discuss his former teammate, Aaron Judge.

By Reice Shipley OnMay 18, 2025 0
Edit by Liam McGuire

Apple

Did Roku and Apple deals bury MLB?

San Francisco Giants broadcast announcer Jon Miller walks on the field before the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Tampa Bay Rays at Oracle Park.

Jon Miller reflects on ‘Sunday Night Baseball’: ‘It was the best of both worlds for a baseball fan like me’

"I had 21 years where Joe and I were together in primetime every Sunday night. Who has a run like that on national TV?"

By Sean Keeley OnApr 20, 2025 0
Manny Machado discusses the torpedo bats during an in-game interview on "Sunday Night Baseball." Photo Credit: ESPN

Manny Machado on torpedo bats: ‘They should send a few over here’

"So, whoever's making them, you can send a few over here to Petco with this big ballpark."

By Michael Dixon OnMar 30, 2025 0
Sunday Night Baseball

ESPN to air six ‘Statcast Edition’ altcasts for ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

Kevin Brown, Trevor May, and Mike Petriello will broadcast the games.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 12, 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
MLB and ESPN logos

ESPN

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

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
Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for ESPN

ESPN

How will ESPN fill its programming void after MLB breakup?

Eduardo Pérez, David Cone, and Karl Ravech in the broadcast booth during a regular season Sunday Night Baseball game.

ESPN keeps ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ crew unchanged for 2025

Karl Ravech will return as the lead play-by-play announcer alongside analysts David Cone and Eduardo Pérez.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 11, 2025 0
Eduardo Pérez, David Cone, and Karl Ravech in the broadcast booth during a regular season Sunday Night Baseball game.

ESPN’s ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ puts up best viewership numbers since 2019

SNB averaged 1,505,000 viewers across the 25 broadcasts.

By Reice Shipley OnSep 24, 2024 0
An umpire camera will debut Sept. 1's "Sunday Night Baseball" game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves. Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Umpire Camera to debut on ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

"You just can’t really get inside that perimeter without something like this."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 30, 2024 1

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