ESPN, MLB announce stunning breakup ahead of March opt-out deadline
In what was announced as a mutual breakup of two longtime media partners, Major League Baseball and ESPN announced they would opt out of their contract ahead of their March deadline to do so. ESPN has aired MLB games since 1990,
MLB, ESPN opting out of deal after 2025 season, league cites 'minimal coverage'
The league and network are "mutually parting ways" after the 2025 season, according to a league memo from MLB commissioner Rob Manfred obtained by The Athletic's Evan Drellich. The two parties were under contract that ran through 2028, but there was a March 1 deadline for either of them to opt out.
MLB, ESPN Mutually Agree to End Media Deal Which Started 35-Years Ago
End of an Era? MLB and ESPN Part Ways After 35 Years For more than three decades, Sunday Night Baseball has been synonymous with ESPN. But after the 2025 season, that long-standing relationship may come to an end.
ESPN, MLB opt out of TV deal for 2026-28, with league claiming 'minimal coverage' in lengthy statement
Major League Baseball and ESPN each opted out of their broadcasting contract covering the 2026-28 seasons. Barring a renegotiation, the upcoming season will be the final year of their partnership. Evan Drellich and Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported the news before either MLB or ESPN announced it.
MLB, ESPN 'mutually' agree to end TV deal early after 2025 baseball season
Major League Baseball and ESPN "mutually agreed" to part ways and end their national television deal after the upcoming 2025 season.
MLB, ESPN cut cord on broadcast deal after this season
Amid a shifting landscape of regional sports networks, the sides agreed not to extend the deal before their self-imposed March 1 deadline.
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 and Major League Baseball Agree to End Their Deal After 2025 Season, AP Source Says
ESPN's coverage of Major League Baseball games will conclude at the end of the 2025 season. Both parties agreed to end their national television deal early, a person with knowledge of the decision said Thursday.
Disney’s ESPN Strikes Out of MLB Deal
ESPN and Major League Baseball are splitting up after a 35-year association with the broadcaster announcing coverage of MLB
Report: MLB, ESPN End TV Contract; Manfred Calls Out 'Minimal Coverage' on Platforms
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REPORT: ESPN Opts Out Of Their Broadcast Deal With Major Sports League In Shocking Move
ESPN has decided to opt out of its broadcast deal with Major League Baseball in a stunning move. Here are the details.
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