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

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.

Front Office Sports on MSN · 16h

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.

The Mirror US on MSN · 21h

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

MLB owners approve John Seidler

The New York Times · 18h

MLB owners approve John Seidler as new head of San Diego Padres

“We approved John Seidler to be the control person of the San Diego Padres once he becomes the trustee of the Seidler trust,” commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday from the MLB owners meetings. “We’re looking forward to continued stewardship of the Padres by a member of the Seidler family, that is really non-controversial.”

The Washington Post · 1d

MLB owners vote to install John Seidler as control person of San Diego Padres

Baseball owners voted Thursday to install John Seidler, the oldest brother of the late former Padres chairman Peter Seidler, as the team’s control person

ESPN on MSN · 1d

MLB owners approve John Seidler as Padres' new control person

Major League Baseball owners unanimously voted to approve John Seidler as the San Diego Padres' new control person on Thursday, commissioner Rob Manfred told reporters.

Dodgers Not Ruining Baseball & Operating Within MLB’s Rules

CBSSports.com · 1d

Dodgers are not ruining baseball with league-leading $389.1M payroll, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says

The Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani to a $700 million deal last offseason, among other big-ticket moves. They won the 2024 World Series. Since winning the World Series, the Dodgers landed two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell and high-ceiling Japanese import Roki Sasaki,

The New York Times · 1d

Free-spending Dodgers aren’t bad for baseball, MLB commissioner says

The high-spending Los Angeles Dodgers are not ruining baseball, commissioner Rob Manfred said on Thursday. “No,” Manfred said. “I don’t agree with that. The Dodgers are a really well-run, successful organization.

Bleacher Report · 1d

MLB's Rob Manfred: 'I Don't Agree' With Notion That Dodgers Are Ruining Baseball

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred pushed back against the notion are breaking baseball and making the sport worse "I don't agree with that. The Dodgers are

Alex Bregman, MLB

USA Today · 12h

Alex Bregman free agent update: Detroit Tigers target gets better offer from old team?

After striking out with their initial $156 million offer, the Houston Astros reportedly have upped their offer to Detroit Tigers target Alex Bregman.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

MLB Insider Provides Massive Update on Alex Bregman's Free Agency

When Pete Alonso agreed to return to the New York Mets on a two-year, $54 million deal on Wednesday night, all the focus in free agency officially shifted to Alex Bregman. Bregman is the last superstar available on the free agent market,

CBSSports.com · 19h

MLB rumors: Astros increase offer to top remaining free agent Alex Bregman

Third baseman Alex Bregman is now the last remaining highly ranked and unsigned member of the free-agent class. Predictably, interested parties are doing what they can to convince him to join their ranks.

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Dodgers have best shot in decades to repeat in World Series, but back-to-back MLB titles are rare for a reason

As the Chiefs try for a third straight Super Bowl title, we're examining the Dodgers' chances of repeating in 2025 ...

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Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara sentenced after defrauding MLB MVP

Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s former longtime interpreter and confidant, was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison.

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Mexico, DR battle for Caribbean Series championship (LIVE on MLB Network, MLB.TV)

The stage is set for an intriguing championship game matchup in the 67th Caribbean Series on Friday at 10 p.m. ET on MLB ...

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Spring training preview: Dodgers are favored to be MLB’s first repeat champion in a quarter-century

Spring training workouts start Sunday with the Los Angeles Dodgers trying to become the first repeat champion since the New ...

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After another limited free-agent market, MLB faces a new economic problem

If Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso can't get the deals they want, what does that mean for MLB free agency as a whole?

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Guardians' Andres Gimenez Trade Among MLB Analysts Favorite Offseason Moves

In fact, MLB analyst Mike Axisa of CBS Sports is calling this transaction and Cleveland's trades that immediately followed ...

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MLB spring training 2025: Schedule, highlights, updates

Spring training is finally here (though big-name free agent Alex Bregman remains unsigned), and MLB teams will start ...

When do pitchers, catchers report to spring training? Report dates for all 30 MLB teams

Spring training 2025 is just around the corner. Check out the report dates for MLB teams' pitchers, catchers and position ...

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Your daily MLB trivia game, Friday edition

We’re back for another day of the SB Nation MLB in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to ...

Rosenthal: MLB owners taking a hard-line stance on a salary cap would be a mistake

The debate over whether a cap would be good for baseball is again taking place not just among owners, but also among fans.

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