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.
It's going to be difficult for MLB to recoup the tens of millions it will lose from local cable networks.
The Dodgers-Padres game featuring Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto drew a massive audience in Japan.
The Division Series captured an average of 3.56 million viewers across 18 games
"Are we live?" "We're live."
"Mets are gonna fly here to Los Angeles tomorrow."
Colin Cowherd couldn't hide his excitement for a potential World Series matchup between the Mets and Padres, if only that were possible.
Led by a number of brand-name teams, Fox's broadcasts of NLDS games have seen strong bumps compared to last season.
"That was one of my wishes."
"It was up 25% from last year and 1% from 2022."
Tigers-Astros on ABC averaged 3.19 million viewers, up 44% from last season.
"Usually it's packed."
A different kind of press conference
"There will be a sea of San Diegans celebrating back home today!"
"That was Padres' fans' World Series. It shouldn't be."
Fox had two games as part of its MLB coverage on Saturday.
"Sorry for the technical difficulties..."
"You guys always put us in these situations, and then we get caught, and then now I’m all over social media because you put something in my mouth."
"He always showed interest in me outside of baseball, which was cool."
"That ball is back and it's headed into a — sea of San Diegans!"
"Two points for a takedown"
"What is that clown doing?"
"You gotta be shaving me."
After remaining confidential, a Bally Sports settlement with the San Diego Padres for $78 million became public during ongoing litigation.