MLB, ESPN in Talks for New Broadcasting Contract

MLB, ESPN in Talks for New Broadcasting Contract

ESPN previously opted out of their current contract with MLB, meaning their partnership will end in October if a new agreement isn't reached.

ESPN, MLB Relationship May Not Be Over After All

After a cooling-off period of more than four months, there could be a major reunion in the works between MLB and ESPN.

MLB-ESPN broadcast rights negotiations: Strategic crossroads for baseball's future

The future of baseball broadcasting hinges on ongoing negotiations between MLB and ESPN, a strategic crossroads impacting revenue, distribution, and competitive advantage. This analysis examines the financial stakes, strategic motivations, competitive pressures, potential risks, and likely outcomes of these critical discussions as of June 30, 2025. Broadcast rights renewal The negotiation process between MLB and ESPN has seen renewed engagement …

ESPN, MLB reportedly rekindle negotiations to keep baseball on network

As it turns out, the Worldwide Leader and Major League Baseball aren’t quite ready to leave one another at the altar just yet. According to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand, ESPN and MLB have quietly reopened talks to keep baseball on the network for the foreseeable future. Commissioner Rob Manfred has drawn a somewhat firm line in the sand when it comes to a new media rights deal, but the conversations are still in the early stages. If talks prog…