Ex-ESPN scribe reflects on network's breakup with MLB: 'It's a business'
ESPN laid off better baseball writers than most outlets have hired in the decade-plus before its relationship with MLB came to a cold and abrupt halt Thursday.
5 MLB broadcast partner options after ESPN break-up (Hint: a lot of streamers)
Commissioner Rob Manfred sent a memo to all 30 clubs informing them MLB is opting out of a broadcast partnership with ESPN following the 2025 season. According to The Athletic, Manfred cited ESPN’s request to lower the rights fees as a key catalyst while arguing the network hasn’t done enough to highlight the sport.
ESPN Ending TV Partnership With MLB Best Decision for League's Growth
Major League Baseball and ESPN have announced the 2025 season will be the last one aired on the network. However, this could be the best news for baseball.
ESPN says it will end MLB broadcasts after striking out on deal
ESPN will likely hang up its baseball mitts after 36 seasons. The cable sports giant failed to renegotiate contract terms with the league.
ESPN, MLB Agree to End TV Deal
The sports giant sought to reduce the rights fees it paid the league; MLB to seek new rights deal for 2026 season.
ESPN, MLB to end broadcast partnership after 2025 season
ESPN's coverage of Major League Baseball games will conclude at the end of the 2025 season, it was announced on Thursday.
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ESPN and Major League Baseball Agree to End Their Deal After 2025 Season, AP Source Says
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