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.
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Milwaukee Brewers ditch MLB, return to FanDuel Sports Network for 2025
The newly reorganized regional sports networks now have broadcast rights for eight MLB teams.
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
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.
Flutter doesn’t seem too thrilled about Fox’s plan to option FanDuel stake
"You have to ask Fox whether they intend to put their shareholder capital into that or not."
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.
MLBPA reportedly estimates local TV deals make up 21 percent of team revenue on average
It's going to be difficult for MLB to recoup the tens of millions it will lose from local cable networks.
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.
New Orleans Pelicans launch new streaming platform
The app is available to subscribers at a price of $99.99 annually, or $14.99 per month.
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."
ESPN, MLB to start negotiations before opt-out clause
The two sides have not begun negotiations yet, but will before ESPN's opt-out hits in 2025.
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.
MLB not ready to play ball with Bally Sports after NBA, NHL deals
After getting new deals with the NBA and NHL, Bally Sports parent company Diamond Sports Group is facing MLB resistance again.
MLB could see local rights bidding war if Diamond Sports Group defaults
ESPN is also interested as they prepare to launch their new streaming service.
Bally Sports RSNs reach new agreements with NHL, NBA for 2024-2025 seasons
New Orleans Pelicans part ways with Bally Sports, striking deal with Gray Television
The Pelicans agreed to a multi-year partnership with Gray Television.
Five NBA teams reportedly on chopping block in Diamond bankruptcy reorganization
The Mavericks, Thunder, Grizzlies, Pelicans, and Pistons all could be hunting for new media homes.
Is Comcast deal a life saver for Bally Sports RSNs or a temporary fix?
Comcast, Diamond Sports Group agree to carriage deal
The Diamond Sports Group has a lifeline to survival thanks to a new Comcast agreement.
MLB, MLBPA agree to alter CBA, helping teams losing TV revenue
"We believe this agreement should positively affect the player market by softening the impact of revenue declines."