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ESPN Announces 30 MLB Games Starting April 15

12/9/2025

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ESPN will broadcast its first Major League Baseball (MLB) game of the 2026 season on April 15, featuring the Los Angeles Dodgers against the New York Mets on Jackie Robinson Day.
The network will air 30 games under a three-year deal, including a Memorial Day New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals matchup.
ESPN will gain MLB.TV rights and in-market streaming for six teams.

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ESPN will broadcast its first Major League Baseball (MLB) game of the 2026 season on April 15, featuring the Los Angeles Dodgers against the New York Mets on Jackie Robinson Day.
The network will air 30 games under a three-year deal, including a Memorial Day New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals matchup.
ESPN will gain MLB.TV rights and in-market streaming for six teams.