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MLB in Media Rights Discussions with Netflix, Amazon, Comcast: Report
"The current agreement with ESPN is set to expire at the conclusion of the 2025 MLB season"
Breaking Barriers: What ESPN Did That Sports Radio Couldn’t
"I challenge any radio broadcasting company with any media rights partnership to attempt to replicate how Jimmy Pitaro built and positioned ESPN "
MLB Promotes Uzma Rawn Dowler to Chief Marketing Officer
Major League Baseball announced Uzma Rawn Dowler has been promoted to Chief Marketing Officer. Her new role will start in January, and she will...
Rob Manfred: Diamond Sports Group Has ‘No Plan at This Point’
"They don’t have a deal with the NBA, they don’t have a deal with the NHL, and they don’t have a deal with us."
Report: MLB Commissioner, Some Owners Discussing Potential of Nationalizing TV Rights
"As the local media situation evolves, we will continue to evaluate the best model for us moving forward."
Is Major League Baseball Rooting for Diamond Sports Group to Succeed or Fail?
In a perfect world, MLB would bring almost all of its teams’ broadcasts in house and create a monster streaming package that covers everything.
Colorado Rockies TV Situation a Glimpse of What is to Come for MLB Fans
"With those regional networks in free-fall, the league may have to move quickly and hope to find its footing along the way."
Rob Manfred: MLB Picking Up More Local TV Deals ‘Not An Appealing Prospect’
"It’s one thing to pick up one or two. Picking up 12 with no notice is a herculean feat."
Rob Manfred: MLB Can Handle Broadcasts for Up to 16 Teams Next Year
Manfred noted that the league currently plans to produce broadcasts for both the Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024, like it did for roughly half of the 2023 MLB season.
MLB Says ‘Time is Up’ for Diamond Bankruptcy in New Court Motion
"There is simply no justification for a further extension of exclusivity."