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ESPN and MLB End 35-Year Partnership, Seek New Deals

2/23/2025

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Disney's ESPN and Major League Baseball (MLB) are parting ways after a remarkable 35-year partnership, set to conclude after the 2025 season. As ESPN pivots towards a new streaming service to boost profitability amid dwindling subscriptions, MLB is on the hunt for fresh broadcasting deals, promising to reshape the sports media landscape dramatically.

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Disney's ESPN and Major League Baseball (MLB) are parting ways after a remarkable 35-year partnership, set to conclude after the 2025 season. As ESPN pivots towards a new streaming service to boost profitability amid dwindling subscriptions, MLB is on the hunt for fresh broadcasting deals, promising to reshape the sports media landscape dramatically.