Apple, under contract through 2028, said to lose Friday MLB package to NBC
If the latest reporting is to be believed, the year-long game of MLB musical chairs could end up…
News: MLB media rights, Versant, Rich Eisen and more
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred discusses league media rights; Versant is branding sports content on USA Network and Golf…
New details on how MLB might split expiring ESPN package
The saga of ESPN’s expiring MLB rights package involves four contenders — and perhaps more — vying for…
Netflix said to be in talks for Home Run Derby deal
As Netflix continues to shop for one-off sports ‘events,’ it could have eyes on the MLB Home Run…
Karl Ravech hopeful ESPN stays in the baseball business
At this point, it feels inevitable that ESPN claws back at least some slice of Major League Baseball’s…
Monday musings: Can baseball bank off its bounce?
Sports Media Watch presents thoughts on recent events in the industry, starting with Major League Baseball’s improving ratings,…
Rob Manfred looking to apply NBA model to MLB media rights
Major League Baseball finds itself on the precipice of a major media rights restructuring, and its commissioner is…
Rob Manfred wants MLB media rights settled before All-Star Game
Rob Manfred wants a resolution, and he wants it stat. Major League Baseball’s commissioner might be having buyer’s…
Manfred: MLB hopes to have ESPN replacement by All-Star Game
Major League Baseball hopes to have an ESPN replacement — or three — lined up by next month’s…
WSJ: Comcast bids to put MLB on NBC, Peacock
Comcast is bidding on the Major League Baseball rights package currently owned by ESPN. Comcast earlier this month…
News: ESPN-MLB, Peter Schrager, Indiana Fever
ESPN and Major League Baseball have not held talks since the former opted out of its contract in…