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Boog Sciambi reveals MLB requested opt-out that ESPN just used on TV deal: ‘Major mistake’
"It was a major mistake, because if they hadn't done an opt-out, then MLB would be locked into $550 million for this year, plus two or three more years."
MLB reporter: ESPN and MLB ‘are going to keep talking’
"In no way at this point do I think... the ESPN-MLB relationship is truly finally done."
David Samson on potential new ESPN-MLB deal: ‘Not going to happen’
"MLB and ESPN will not renew. It's done."
How will ESPN fill its programming void after MLB breakup?
Scott Boras rips MLB for being a ‘decade behind’ in rights deals
Superagent Scott Boras has placed the blame at MLB's feet for the collapse of its television deal with ESPN.
Where will MLB take its newly available media rights after ESPN breakup?
Sports media wax nostalgic about MLB-ESPN media rights announcement
"As a longtime fan, tough for me to imagine MLB not being on ESPN, but here we are …"
MLB, ESPN mutually opt out of broadcast deal, with league citing decrease in studio show coverage
The league is making a bet that it can find a new partner for its third package that is ready to shell out significant money and commit to consistent coverage -- all on a short-term deal.
Why the MLB-ESPN standoff is really about local TV
ESPN rightfully thinks it's paying too much for its package, while MLB needs that money and also knows the worldwide leader is one of its best potential partners to bundle team's local rights together in a future streaming package.
Joe Buck on calling another MLB game: ‘There’s a lot of catching up to do’
"I can't act like I've been up on every transaction the Yankees and Brewers have made, let alone the rest of the league."
What happens if ESPN exits MLB contract?
ESPN keeps ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ crew unchanged for 2025
Karl Ravech will return as the lead play-by-play announcer alongside analysts David Cone and Eduardo Pérez.
MLB warns ESPN it could walk away from deal if network exercises opt-out
The league currently gets $550 million per year from ESPN.
ESPN’s early ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ schedule features a ton of Dodgers and Mets
The Mets and Dodgers have four early season appearances.
Buster Olney seemingly slams Cubs for handling of Sammy Sosa
"The sanctimony is ridiculous."
ESPN announces 2025 MLB Opening Day doubleheader
After a Dodgers-Yankees World Series that set a seven year viewership record, MLB is going right back to the well.
Bill Simmons rips ESPN’s MLB win probability graphics
"Who is that for? Morons?"
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.
Bob Costas & Ron Darling highlight MLB playoff divisional series announcer pairings
Bob Costas will be on the call with Ron Darling as the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals face off.
ESPN nearly misses ninth-inning play in Mets-Brewers Wild Card game due to in-game interview
"Who is this benefitting?"
MLB Wild Card viewership sees big jump on day one
Tigers-Astros on ABC averaged 3.19 million viewers, up 44% from last season.
Tigers-Astros ESPN on ABC broadcast hit major audio issues with both sound and sync
A lot of audio problems showed up for many trying to watch Tigers-Astros on ABC.
Your MLB Wild Card announcing schedule for Oct. 2-3
Here's who's calling the Oct. 2 and 3 MLB Wild Card games.
Everyone hated ESPN’s Christian Yelich in-game interview
"Love that we’re just ignoring a playoff game for a generic interview with a guy who hasn’t played in three months."