Overview
- Apple is reportedly pulling out of its MLB partnership, which would end Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+.
- NBC and Peacock are said to be in line for exclusive Friday games, the Sunday Night Baseball slot, and Wild Card broadcasts.
- ESPN is reportedly planning to purchase MLB.tv to bolster its direct-to-consumer strategy.
- Netflix is expected to acquire rights to the Home Run Derby, shifting the event from ESPN’s portfolio.
- Kendall Baker of Yahoo Sports reports that talks are close but not finalized, reflecting MLB’s restructured approach after ESPN opted out of its national package.