ESPN and Major League Baseball Partnership Ending in 2025

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
ESPN and Major League Baseball are mutually parting ways at the conclusion of the 2025 regular season due to minimal coverage on ESPN's platforms. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred cited devalued rights and potential new broadcast/streaming options.

Key Points

  • MLB and ESPN mutually parting ways due to minimal coverage on ESPN's platforms.
  • MLB to optimize rights by exploring new broadcast/streaming options for key games.
  • ESPN continues 'Sunday Night Baseball' broadcast and wild-card postseason games through 2025.

Pros

  • MLB can explore new broadcast/streaming platforms for marquee games.
  • ESPN can focus on growing its audience with disciplined fiscal responsibility.

Cons

  • Loss of longstanding partnership between MLB and ESPN since 1990.