Tag: MLB
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Save Now: MLB.TV Gets a Mid-Season Price Cut on ESPN
Baseball fans have a fresh reason to jump into the ongoing 2026 MLB season. ESPN has lowered the price of MLB.TV season packages, giving subscribers a cheaper way to watch the rest of the 2026 MLB season live and on demand. The seasonal plan now costs $139.99 for new subscribers and $124.99 for current ESPN…
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MLB Team Says New Local TV Strategy Signals Early Success After Ditching Regional Sports Network
The Atlanta Braves’ move to bring their local broadcasts in-house is already looking like a smart one. According to a report from Front Office Sports, Braves executives say BravesVision is on pace to match, and potentially top, the club’s old regional sports network revenue model, an encouraging sign for a franchise that took a bold…
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The DOJ Is Launching An Investigation Of MLB’s Streaming Deals For Anti-Competitive Tactics That Harm Viewers
Federal authorities have begun examining how Major League Baseball distributes its streaming rights, extending a wider investigation into professional sports media deals that could affect how fans access games and how much they pay, according to Bloomberg. The Federal Communications Commission, along with other regulators, is looking closely at the ways leagues package and sell…
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Record MLB Opening Day Viewership Shows Streaming’s Power at the Plate
Baseball’s biggest early-season showcase just delivered another reminder that streaming is no longer a side dish for live sports. MLB’s 2026 Opening Night game on Netflix drew an estimated 3 million U.S. viewers, while NBC Sports said its Opening Day doubleheader on NBC and Peacock delivered the largest MLB Opening Day audience on record for…
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ESPN Unlimited Unveils 2026 MLB Game of the Day Schedule With Early Spring Lineup
For the 2026 season, baseball fans will have a steady stream of must-watch matchups after the MLB Game of the Day on ESPN Unlimited schedule was unveiled through May. The action on the field begins on Opening Day and features all 30 clubs with some of the sport’s biggest stars front and center. Global sensation…
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MLB Opening Day 2026: Games, Times, Streaming Info & How to Watch the 2026 Season
Baseball is back, and the 2026 MLB season starts with a slate that is spread across more viewing homes than ever. The league opens on Wednesday, March 25, when the Yankees visit the Giants at 8:05 p.m. ET on Netflix. Traditional Opening Day follows on Thursday, March 26, when MLB says the schedule includes 11…
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Sports are Dominating TV as FOX Sports Scores Historic Ratings With World Baseball Classic
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is already delivering huge audiences for FOX Sports. Two USA pool play games on FOX drew massive viewership and set new records for the tournament’s early rounds. The strong numbers show how much interest the global baseball event continues to generate. According to data from Nielsen Media Research, FOX says…
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The MLB Angels Buy Out FanDuel Sports Network & Will Launch Their Own RSN Cable TV Network
In a significant shift for regional sports broadcasting in Southern California, the Los Angeles Angels have completed the purchase of Main Street Sports Group’s remaining 50 percent stake in FanDuel Sports Network West. This acquisition grants the baseball team complete control over the network, setting the stage for the launch of a fully independent station…
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Free MLB.TV is Back For T-Mobile Customers, But Only For a Few Days
T-Mobile has once again partnered with Major League Baseball to bring back its popular perk of offering free access to MLB.TV for the 2026 season. This benefit provides eligible customers with a full regular season subscription to the streaming service, normally valued at $149.99, allowing them to watch out-of-market games live or on demand without…
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New York Yankees Return to Prime Video With 21 Exclusive Matchups for 2026
For the seventh straight season, the New York Yankees are returning to Prime Video. Amazon and the team announced a 21-game Prime Video slate for the Pinstripes this season, with most of those tilts landing on midweek nights. With the move, regional Prime members can watch a big chunk of Bronx action at no-additional cost.…