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NBCUniversal Eyes MLB TV Rights After ESPN Exit

5/22/2025

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NBCUniversal is stepping up to the plate, proposing to acquire Major League Baseball's television rights, including the coveted Sunday Night Baseball, after ESPN backed out of its hefty $550 million deal. While NBC's offer is lower, it seeks to elevate its Sunday sports lineup, promising an exciting new chapter for baseball fans.

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NBCUniversal is stepping up to the plate, proposing to acquire Major League Baseball's television rights, including the coveted Sunday Night Baseball, after ESPN backed out of its hefty $550 million deal. While NBC's offer is lower, it seeks to elevate its Sunday sports lineup, promising an exciting new chapter for baseball fans.