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MLB Embraces Streaming: Fans Face Subscription Overhaul

3/25/2026

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The Athletic's MoneyCall notes MLB Opening Night on Netflix, signaling streaming-driven changes.
ESPN and NBC joining the mix shows MLB diversifying revenue streams.
Fans may need multiple subscriptions to watch teams, signaling a shift from cable.
The piece covers NCAA basketball, WNBA labor deals, flag football for the 2028 Olympics, plus a tribute to a community member lost in a fire.

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Story summary

The Athletic's MoneyCall notes MLB Opening Night on Netflix, signaling streaming-driven changes.
ESPN and NBC joining the mix shows MLB diversifying revenue streams.
Fans may need multiple subscriptions to watch teams, signaling a shift from cable.
The piece covers NCAA basketball, WNBA labor deals, flag football for the 2028 Olympics, plus a tribute to a community member lost in a fire.