After contract negotiations stalled, YouTube TV dropped MLB Network from its channel lineup.
“We apologize for the news and will continue conversations with the MLB to advocate on your behalf, in the hope of restoring their content on YouTube TV,” an email to YouTube TV subscribers said.
MLB Network was previously included in YouTube TV’s $64.99 per month plan before being dropped Tuesday.
Spring Training for MLB franchises begins on February 24th.
“With Spring Training about to start, we regret that YouTube TV has been unwilling to negotiate a fair carriage agreement,” an MLB Network spokesperson told Barrett Sports Media. “MLB Network has offered terms consistent with what close to 300 other U.S. providers have agreed to for distribution.
“With the great demand and value for live baseball content, Major League Baseball’s commitment to MLB Network now and in the future is stronger than ever before, and we remain open and committed to reaching an agreement with YouTube TV as soon as possible.”
YouTube TV has gone through several carriage disputes in the past, with most — like those with NBCUniversal and Disney — being resolved after short disruptions to subscribers.
Viewers affected by the decision from YouTube TV can go to findlmbnetwork.com to see alternative options.
