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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
How Jomboy Media and MLB Turned a Double Play
"Our intention throughout was we want to do the stuff we're currently doing and do it better, and have MLB promoting us and rowing the same direction"
MLB Buys Minority Stake in Jomboy Media
"Our community is the reason we’ve been able to turn this from ‘just a hobby’ into something bigger than we ever could’ve imagined."
MLB Commissioner Sets Goal For Securing New Media Rights Agreement
“I’m hopeful that in the next few weeks, prior to the All-Star Game, we get something done.”
Why Is Sports Media Taking the Hype Out of the NBA and NHL Finals?
"Sports media used to focus on storylines, not market size. Sports media used to focus on matchups, not television ratings."
Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix Own 92% of Sports Programs on Subscription Video on Demand Platforms
"Sports titles rose 7.8% in Q2, nearly doubling the rate of movie content expansion and outpacing TV show growth by nearly a full percentage point."
Can Sports Radio Avoid Being Part of the Summer Swoon
"Every step forward is a leap toward a bigger goal. Success—even during the summer swoon—awaits those who dare to try."
Marc James Apologizes for Mocking Seattle Mariners Broadcaster’s Accent
“I’m new here and it’s taking me a long time to find the way to get acclimated, and that was not me."
Chris Berman Turned Down Job Offer With San Francisco Giants To Stay With ESPN
“I’m a Taurus. I’m stubborn, I ain’t leaving."
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."