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ESPN Acquires MLB.tv, Expands Baseball Streaming Deals

11/18/2025

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ESPN has finalized its acquisition of MLB.tv, part of MLB's new media rights deals set to take effect in the 2026 season.
The deals will feature MLB games on Peacock for Sunday Night Baseball and Netflix for the Home Run Derby.
Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed satisfaction, noting ESPN's involvement and NBC's exposure for MLB.
ESPN is also expected to acquire local rights for five MLB clubs and regular weeknight games.

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ESPN has finalized its acquisition of MLB.tv, part of MLB's new media rights deals set to take effect in the 2026 season.
The deals will feature MLB games on Peacock for Sunday Night Baseball and Netflix for the Home Run Derby.
Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed satisfaction, noting ESPN's involvement and NBC's exposure for MLB.
ESPN is also expected to acquire local rights for five MLB clubs and regular weeknight games.