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…
ESPN ‘absolutely’ interested in new MLB deal
Regardless of how the talks play out, ESPN’s next deal with Major League Baseball won’t look anything like…
MLB Speedway Classic a washout in the ratings too
Major League Baseball got the full NASCAR experience in its trip to Bristol Motor Speedway, and that meant…
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…
NBC, Apple, ESPN have bid for ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ package
We are finally getting some clarity on what may happen to Sunday Night Baseball after ESPN decided to opt…
Home Run Derby sees viewership increase on ESPN
Despite coverage that was widely panned, ESPN saw a modest increase in viewership for the Home Run Derby.…
ESPN Home Run Derby coverage criticized for lack of home runs
With much of the sports world grinding to a screeching halt, all eyes were on Major League Baseball’s…
Rob Manfred delays MLB media rights timeline past All-Star Game
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred will not meet his goal of finalizing the league’s media rights situation for next…
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,…
MLB media rights: Who should get the expiring ESPN package?
In about two weeks at MLB All-Star, Major League Baseball could finally announce the resolution of a media…
ESPN ripped for airing cornhole instead of MLB All-Star show
Baseball fans are rightfully questioning ESPN’s commitment to the sport on Sunday. The network, somewhat inexplicably, opted to…