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Major League Baseball, ESPN Resume Discussions as Opt-Out Nears
The mutual opt out of the final three seasons of its $550 million annual agreement between MLB and ESPN included rights to Sunday Night Baseball, the Home Run Derby, and a portion of MLB’s postseason coverage including the wild card round
ESPN Releases Teaser Video For New Direct-To-Consumer Platform
"As we gear up for this next era with our direct-to-consumer offering this fall, we can’t wait to deliver even more unforgettable moments."
Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN Direct-to-Consumer Platform is Not Looking ‘to Get People to Cut the Cord’
"I would say that the way we’re looking at this is being additive."
Jimmy Pitaro: We Say to ‘Act Like an Offensive Lineman’ in Working at ESPN
"They get very little glory, but they work their tails off, all for the greater good."
ESPN Direct-To-Consumer Pricing Is Right Where It Should Be
"I heard media folks bitch about $29.99 per month, and in the next sentence, say they were ok spending $750-$1000 for a ticket to attend an NBA playoff game. Make it make sense, folks."
Did ESPN Send A Message To Pat McAfee By Hiring Rich Eisen?
"Why is ESPN counterprogramming themselves? Because they have to."
Chris Berman Details How His Latest Contract Extension With ESPN Happened
“I said, ‘Wouldn't that be kind of cool?’ His eyes lit up, and he goes yeah, that would be a thing."
ESPN Announces Official Name And Pricing For New Direct To Consumer Service
“There’s power in our name. There’s trust in our name."
ESPN Signs Chris Berman To Multi-Year Contract Extension
"“Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined turning 70 and still being here."
Disney CEO Bob Iger Reveals New ESPN DTC Product Info To Be Released Next Week
“That service will have many more features than the linear service will have."