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MLB and ESPN Eye New Deal After Contract Split

6/30/2025

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Major League Baseball (MLB) and ESPN are back at the negotiating table, aiming to rekindle their partnership after ESPN walked away from a hefty $550 million contract. With a surge in national viewership and attendance this season, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is optimistic about sealing a new deal by mid-July, focusing on local rights and past agreements.

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Major League Baseball (MLB) and ESPN are back at the negotiating table, aiming to rekindle their partnership after ESPN walked away from a hefty $550 million contract. With a surge in national viewership and attendance this season, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is optimistic about sealing a new deal by mid-July, focusing on local rights and past agreements.