Tag: MLB

MLB TV Contracts: Netflix To Receive Streaming Rights For Home Run Derby & Special Location Games

Multiple networks and streaming services have been in negotiations with Major League Baseball to take over ESPN’s TV rights package, with Netflix emerging as a possible destination. The current broadcast partnership between MLB and ESPN is set to expire after…

Shohei Ohtani Extends Streak Of Most Popular MLB Jersey; 4 Dodgers Make 2025 List

Shohei Ohtani finished the 2025 season with the most popular MLB jersey, marking the third year in a row he's held that title by way of fan support. Ohtani was joined on the list by Los Angeles Dodgers teammates Freddie…

MLB Rumors: 23 Teams In Favor Of ABS Challenge System

Major League Baseball announced the Automated Ball Strike (ABS) Challenge System will be implemented on a full-time basis, beginning with the 2026 regular season. It represents the biggest addition to the sport since multiple changes were put in place at…

MLB Implementing ABS Challenge System Full Time At Start Of 2026 Season

MLB announced plans to implement the Automated Ball Strike (ABS) Challenge System on a full-time basis, beginning with the 2026 regular season. The rule change comes after a vote by the joint competition committee. Though, like earlier this year, MLB's…

Projected MLB Qualifying Offer Value For 2026 Season

The MLB qualifying offer is a tool afforded to front offices and general managers in negations with select players during free agency. Teams annually have the option to extend the one-year contract to their own eligible free agents within five…

Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Named National League Player Of The Week For Sept. 8-14

Mookie Betts was named the National League Player of the Week for his contributions to the Los Angeles Dodgers from Sept. 8-14. This is the sixth time Betts has been honored in his career as a Player of the Week…

MLB TV Contracts: Apple & NBC ‘Final Contenders’ For Sunday Night Baseball, Wild Card Series Games

Major League Baseball has been negotiating with multiple networks and streaming services for ESPN's TV rights package that is set to expire after the 2025 season. ESPN currently holds the rights to weekly “Sunday Night Baseball” broadcasts, the Wild Card…

MLB Rumors: Salt Lake City & Nashville ‘Heavy Favorites’ For Expansion Teams

Major League Baseball has undergone significant changes in recent years and that figures to only continue going forward. The topic of expansion and realignment came up during ESPN’s broadcast of the Little League Classic, fueling speculation on which cities may…

MLB Expansion Could Lead To Reduced Schedule

Major League Baseball has seen some significant changes over the years with new rules that made a noticeable impact on the way the game is played, and that is going to continue next season with the expected introduction of the…

MLB, ESPN Reach ‘Framework Agreement’ For New Broadcast Contract

Major League Baseball and ESPN have had quite the mercurial relationship this year when it comes to the topic of their TV rights contract. It began in February, when the two sides mutually agreed to end their partnership that began…

Rob Manfred Hopes To Have MLB TV Rights Agreements ‘Resolved In The Next Few Weeks’

The distribution of Major League Baseball games could look very different next year as ESPN’s TV rights contract is set to expire at the end of the 2025 season. The two sides mutually agreed to end their deal as opposed…

Rob Manfred Hints At MLB Expansion And Realignment

There has been a lot of change happening in MLB over the past handful of seasons, and that it is expected to continue with the implementation of the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system. That is now no longer the only…