Details Of MLB’s New Media Rights Deals With ESPN, NBCUniversal & Netflix
Major League Baseball announced new three-year media rights agreements with ESPN, NBCUniversal and Netflix that will cover the 2026-2028 seasons. “Our new media rights agreements with ESPN, NBCUniversal and Netflix provide us with a great opportunity to expand our reach…
MLB Record Number Of Players Accept Qualifying Offer For 2026 Season
Thirteen players were extended the $22.025 million qualifying offer for the 2026 season, and an MLB-record four accepted it prior to Tuesday's deadline. The group includes Trent Grisham (New York Yankees), Shota Imanaga (Chicago Cubs), Gleyber Torres (Detroit Tigers) and…
Rob Manfred ‘Thrilled’ For ESPN & Netflix To Be Part Of MLB’s New Media Contracts
Major League Baseball games will have new television and streaming homes beginning with the 2026 season following the expiration of ESPN's media rights contract. Although MLB content will still be featured on the self-proclaimed "worldwide leader in sports" next year,…
2025 BBWAA Awards Recap: MVP, Cy Young, Rookie Of The Year & Manager Of The Year
The 2025 Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) Awards were all announced throughout the week, and for the second consecutive season it featured Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge taking home MVP…
MLB & Partner Sportsbooks Implement Limit For Prop Bets On Pitching Amid Gambling Scandal
Seemingly in response to former Cleveland Guardians teammates Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz being indicted by federal prosecutors for their roles in an alleged scheme to rig bets on individual pitches thrown, MLB and its sportsbook partners have created…
Everything To Know About MLB’s World Series Trophy: History, Design & More Details
Prior to the first World Series being played in 1903, MLB had postseason champions dating back to as early as 1884. Though, such games and teams are not recognized as part of World Series history. When a “peace treaty” was…
NPB Star Munetaka Murakami Posted For MLB Free Agency
Munetaka Murakami has officially been posted for MLB free agency as of Saturday morning at 5 a.m. PT by the Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Teams have a 45-day window to negotiate with Murakami, making the deadline for…
NPB Star Munetaka Murakami Getting Posted For MLB Free Agency
What has long been expected with Munetaka Murakami now appears to be coming to fruition this weekend, which adds another layer to MLB free agency. Murakami just completed an eighth season in Nippon Professional Baseball, all of which have come…
Top American League Teams Heading into the 2026 MLB Season
The American League is gearing up for one of its most competitive seasons in recent memory. Oddsmakers have released their latest lines, giving baseball fans a clear view of the top contenders. According to the best Michigan sportsbooks, the early…
2025 MLB BBWAA Awards Finalists: MVP, Cy Young, Rookie Of The Year & Manager Of The Year
Finalists for the 2025 Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) Awards were unveiled, which includes the Most Valuable Player, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year honors for Major League Baseball’s top talents. BBWAA winners will…
Key 2025 MLB Offseason Dates: Free Agency, BBWAA Awards, Winter Meetings & More
After the Los Angeles Dodgers repeated as World Series champions, the next morning marked the start of the MLB offseason for all 30 teams. Free agency began on Sunday, which started a five-day window for clubs to exclusively negotiate with…
2025 Gold Glove Awards: American League & National League Winners
Major League Baseball’s award season began with the announcement of the 2025 Gold Glove winners on Sunday. The Los Angeles Dodgers had two finalists in Mookie Betts and Miguel Rojas. However, neither of them ended up taking an award home.…
