Joe Buck believes ESPN 'would love' to continue relationship with MLB

Joe Buck believes ESPN 'would love' to continue relationship with MLB

Joe Buck is preparing to call a Major League Baseball Opening Day game in what is expected to be the sport’s final season on ESPN. Last month, ESPN opted out of the final three seasons of its contract with MLB after reportedly seeking to reduce its annual rights payment to the league from $550 million to $200 million. The decision will take effect after this season, likely ending a more than 35-year-old partnership. Buck, however, isn’t so sure,…

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If ESPN has its way, Thursday won’t be its final Opening Day in 36 seasons of broadcasting Major League Baseball.