ESPN has made it clear that they have an interest in a local media rights package to go with a national deal that would bolster their direct-to-consumer offering. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has ...

In the wake of ESPN and MLB’s split this week, many sports media have pointed out the move seemed inevitable, as the network has reduced coverage of the sport in recent years. However ...

Disney's (NYSE:DIS) ESPN and Major League Baseball (MLB) will part ways after the 2025 season, ending a decades-long broadcasting partnership. The decision comes as the league expressed ...

Disney's ESPN confirmed on Thursday that the sports giant has mutually agreed to end its broadcasting partnership with the MLB after this season. ESPN wanted to lower how much it paid to broadcast ...

ESPN and MLB both made statements Thursday night confirming the end of the current rights deal. There was a March 1 deadline for MLB and ESPN to opt out of the final three years of their contract.

ESPN's coverage of Major League Baseball games will conclude at the end of the 2025 season, it was announced on Thursday. There was a March 1 deadline for MLB and ESPN to opt out of the final ...

ESPN Wanted Lower Rights Fees, MLB Was Unhappy With Baseball Coverage on Network Aaron McDade is a breaking news reporter for Investopedia. He is an experienced journalist who has covered ...