Overview
- ESPN confirmed ABC will carry Cubs–Giants on June 14, Yankees–Red Sox on June 27, and Cardinals–Cubs on August 16.
- The three telecasts are part of ESPN’s new 30‑game regular‑season package, with exclusive broadcasts on ABC and streaming via the ESPN app.
- Two ABC games will face World Cup competition, including Netherlands–Japan on June 14 and parts of Spain–Saudi Arabia plus Belgium–Iran on June 27.
- With ABC added, regular‑season MLB will air on three broadcast networks this season as FOX, NBC/Peacock, and ESPN/ABC split key windows.
- ESPN has not announced commentary teams for the ABC games, and former lead analyst David Cone says he will not be with the network in 2026.