If ESPN opts out of TV deal, MLB warns it could walk away

ESPN, MLB face critical contract opt-out date in March
The worldwide leader might be looking to extract local baseball rights or better contract terms starting next month. Live MLB games have been a staple of ESPN programming for decades. “Sunday Night Baseball” has been a mainstay on the channel for 35 years.
If ESPN opts out of TV deal, MLB warns it could walk away: source
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Major League Baseball is warning that it could walk away from ESPN if the network opts out of their national TV deal next month. After four decades of partnership, a new deal with ESPN would be unlikely following an opt out, a person briefed on the league’s thinking who was not authorized to speak publicly said Thursday.
MLB issues alarming threat to ESPN over $550 million broadcast deal
Major League Baseball's future coverage is currently looking uncertain with the league said to be exploring alternative options with ESPN's deal with them potentially set to end after this season
ESPN Faces Potential Exit from MLB Media Rights As Opt-Out Looms
A 35-year rights relationship now faces a very different media landscape. The post ESPN Faces Potential Exit from MLB Media Rights As Opt-Out Looms appeared first on Front Office Sports.
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