I could see netflix getting involved pretty heavy as well. They got an NFL package Archived Message Posted by DanSaint on February 20, 2025, 18:48:51, in reply to "It was a mutual opt out" with some games and they also have WWE programming (internationally and only RAW in the US). I do think they'll also be involved. And streaming might actually be stronger for MLB in the long run as more people cut the cord. Previous Message This has been coming for about 2 years. ESPN wanted out of the national games but still wants the regional games to launch their new streaming platform. The regional games are the value with MLB. MLB has many streaming suitors for their regional games and they’ll probably throw the national games/playoffs on top. A lot of teams have their deals coming up after the season and more may decide to partner with MLB. We’ll see what happens. ESPN isn’t out of the discussions yet either. Message Thread: ESPN opting out of their MLB deal after this season - DanSaint February 20, 2025, 17:38:50 In other baseball news, for whatever reason, the White Sox just can't quit Mike Clevinger* - bjl63 February 21, 2025, 10:30:14 "ChiSox, Clevinger Agree To Minor League Contract." I think I see what the front office likes.... * - osklister February 21, 2025, 11:01:01 Where are we at with blackout rules dying * - MC February 21, 2025, 9:40:33 So... what's the long game here? MLB trying to maximize its TV rights fees? - uofi1998 February 21, 2025, 9:35:55 I'm just glad there are games to watch/listen to on Saturday... - SurfTheBoneyard February 20, 2025, 20:13:38 Hey, the Sox will play. Entire roster is Triple A players, so 3-digit numbers are somehow apropos. - osklister February 21, 2025, 7:19:39 That’s fine. Karl Ravech is a bad PBP guy anyway* - bjl63 February 20, 2025, 19:22:39 i do like Cone and Eduardo Perez as analysts. Here's hoping they go wherever - DanSaint February 20, 2025, 19:44:36 I like what Eduardo Perez says, but I can’t stand his voice.* - voiceofreason February 20, 2025, 21:04:34 They stopped making any effort in their national coverage years ago.* - OB25 February 20, 2025, 19:05:58 baseball seems like a uniquely bad national product - ijustkrushalot February 21, 2025, 7:29:48 My first inclination was that it’s a bad look for MLB, but I think that depends on what they - voiceofreason February 20, 2025, 18:33:08 Fuck ESPN. They can’t go bankrupt soon enough* - KCWildcat February 20, 2025, 18:52:39 Hey, now. My company earns 20% Disney owns the rest. * - illini thunder February 20, 2025, 23:31:50 Agreed. Their brand is much weaker than MLB at this point.* - voiceofreason February 20, 2025, 21:01:25 It was a mutual opt out - CanHartlebHireSnider February 20, 2025, 18:45:24 Personally, I would love for mlb to take all of the rights and centralize it with no blackouts. - voiceofreason February 20, 2025, 21:07:15 A lot of teams have DTC now. Cubs, White Sox, Yankees, Mets, Red Sox - CanHartlebHireSnider February 20, 2025, 23:59:44 There are still blackouts. I can’t watch Mets games if they are playing in the Reds market - voiceofreason February 21, 2025, 12:58:38 I could see netflix getting involved pretty heavy as well. They got an NFL package - DanSaint February 20, 2025, 18:48:51   Searching