Major League Baseball is considering licensing its MLB.TV game package to networks and/or digital platforms, the New York Times reports. The current package grants fans access to all of their favorite teams’ out-of-market games for $149.99 per season.
The service also has 10 of its in-market teams that range from $99.99 to $199.99 per year. This makes it accessible for fans without cable access to local games.
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MLB.TV, which launched nearly 25 years ago, has been controlled exclusively by MLB. Commissioner Rob Manfred wants all of his clubs under one streaming roof when all the league’s national rights are up following the 2028 season.
In 2024, MLB.TV had 14.5 billion minutes watched, a 14% increase from the previous season. The search for new partners began after ESPN opted out of the final three seasons of its $550 million per year contract with the league
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