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Why Baseball on the Radio Is the Greatest Case Study for the Power of Radio

"Baseball on the radio may be the greatest example of the power of the medium, a demonstration that continues to be showcased year after year. It doesn't need a screen, a highlight package, or a viral moment to validate its importance."

Why Bob Pittman Deserves to Headline the Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026

"Also in this year's class are legendary NFL star Boomer Esiason and Helen Little. "

How Rob Kendall Built a Digital Show From Scratch Following 93 WIBC Exit

"You've got to be prepared to bet on yourself."

How Dan Plesac Turned an MLB Career Into a Lasting Broadcasting Career

"The simplest way I can explain this is. I love baseball. I don’t necessarily love television. When you’re doing games, you get to do a little bit of both."

Baseball Postseason Broadcasts Are in Need of Fresh Voices for a New Generation

"The game has incredible stories to tell, yet the voices telling them are largely the same ones we’ve heard for years"

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Reacts to National Viewership Increases Across the Board

"We did really well with our national partners despite the fact people continue to cut the cord"

ROOT Sports Signs Off From Broadcasting Seattle Mariners Baseball

"ROOT Sports, which launched as Northwest Cable Sports in 1988 and later became affiliated with Prime Sports, will cease operations following yesterday's Seattle Mariners game"

Are Sports Leagues in Danger of a Breaking Point With Fans

"Does sports fandom carry with it a loyalty of unlimited value? Or will fans reach a point where, instead of paying to tune in, they will tune out?"

Netflix Reportedly Set To Carry MLB Opening Day Game Between New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants

"The move is part of a reported three-year rights package between MLB and Netflix that is expected to be announced in the coming weeks"

Sunday Night Baseball Deserved a Better Send off on ESPN

"Most talent in media don’t get the goodbye show, but ESPN had an opportunity to draw in audiences for a final send-off"

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Says New Rights Deals Are Agreed to “In Principle”

"We kind of have agreements in principle. We still have issues that need to be resolved"

ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro: We’ve Made Good Progress on New MLB Rights Agreement Discussions

"I would say since then, we've made good progress. I don't want to go farther than that, but we've certainly made good progress with Rob and his team"

WFAN Adds Jomboy Media Programming to Weekend Lineup

"WFAN and Jomboy Media both are committed to bringing Yankees fans the most relevant and engaging content of their favorite team whenever and wherever they want to consume it"

SNY Extends Broadcasting Rights With PIX11 To Carry New York Mets Games Through 2028

"Reaching Mets fans in five additional Nexstar markets across upstate New York and in Hartford is a clear demonstration of the enduring power of broadcast television and PIX11’s unique connection to Mets fans across the region"

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Why Bob Pittman Deserves to Headline the Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026

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How Rob Kendall Built a Digital Show From Scratch Following 93 WIBC Exit

"You've got to be prepared to bet on yourself."

How Dan Plesac Turned an MLB Career Into a Lasting Broadcasting Career

"The simplest way I can explain this is. I love baseball. I don’t necessarily love television. When you’re doing games, you get to do a little bit of both."

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