FanDuel Sports Network projected to hit one million streaming subs by year’s end
While these figures look good in the short-term, the realities of the regional sports network business may come to pass in the not-so-distant future.
Diamond Sports Group News
Norby Williamson shakes up FanDuel Sports Network executive structure
"We’re reinventing the business and the way we do production and technology."
FanDuel Sports Networks reportedly in talks to bundle with ESPN streaming service
A partnership would give ESPN the ability to stay involved with MLB after its opt out.
FanDuel Sports Network laying off around two dozen staffers amid cost cutting
FanDuel Sports Networks may lower price for streaming service
"We have the ability to go lower, and we’re going to test different price points."
Reds reverse course, ink deal with FanDuel Sports Network
The agreement is just one year in length, and the Reds still plan to commit to MLB Media long-term.
Main Street Sports hiring former ESPN exec Norby Williamson to oversee FanDuel Sports Network production
Diamond Sports Group officially emerges from bankruptcy as Main Street Sports Group
With the calendar reaching 2025, the former Diamond Sports Group is no more with the RSN owner now Main Street Sports Group.
Top FanDuel Sports Network production executive Michael Connelly out amid potential cost-cutting
Can Diamond Sports survival and Comcast spinoff slow down cable’s collapse?
The resurrection of Diamond Sports and the Comcast spinoff are both signs that the cable TV universe may not be dead just yet.
MLB to produce Cincinnati Reds broadcasts in 2025
The franchise will be the seventh team under the league's broadcast umbrella.
Diamond Sports completes improbable climb out of bankruptcy
Diamond reaches deal to make games available on Amazon Prime
FanDuel Sports Networks will be available at an additional cost to Prime Video subscribers located within a team's designated geographic area.
Diamond bankruptcy exit looks likely, deals reached with three more MLB teams
Included in Diamond's reorganization plan are go-forward arrangements with the Los Angeles Angels, Tampa Bay Rays, and Detroit Tigers.
Diamond Sports’ FanDuel Sports Networks to offer single-game NBA, NHL pricing options
In-market fans of NBA and NHL teams broadcast on the FanDuel Sports Networks may soon have single-game options.
MLB, Braves object to Diamond Sports bankruptcy exit
Unsurprisingly, MLB and the Atlanta Braves have objected to the reorganization plan from Diamond Sports as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy.
Diamond Sports reaches local rights deal with St. Louis Cardinals
The agreement includes both linear television and digital streaming rights for the franchise.
Atlanta Braves financials reveal increase in TV revenue
The team increased its television revenue 2% year-over-year as other teams succumb to the reality of a diminished media rights environment.
Diamond Sports Group to retain Miami Marlins’ TV rights
Diamond Sports Group previously stated its intention to also retain the Atlanta Braves.
Bally Sports to rebrand to FanDuel Sports Network on Oct. 21
R.I.P. Bally Sports
Analyst details just how bad the RSN business has gotten
The former Fox Sports RSNs have seen a 97% decline in valuation since their sale in 2018.
FanDuel set to take over Diamond RSN branding from Bally Sports
FanDuel is set take over branding of the current Bally Sports RSNs with content and advertising as part of the deal.
Diamond Sports Group disclosure statement approved, paving way for Chapter 11 bankruptcy exit
Diamond Sports Group, parent company of the Bally Sports RSNs, is one step closer to exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a key hearing.
MLB to produce Guardians, Brewers, Twins broadcasts in 2025
"Major League Baseball is committed to serving our fans by ensuring they can see their favorite Clubs, removing blackouts where we can, and ultimately growing the reach of our games."
Under-fire Bally Sports sees repeated app crashes across several markets
Users across multiple markets flooded the @BallySportsHelps account's mentions, and they didn't have much help to offer.