Overview
- The Brewers, Marlins, Rays, Royals, Cardinals and Reds will have games produced and distributed by MLB Media this season, with several clubs already announcing the shift.
- The Braves say they are preparing a new team-run network, while the Tigers and Angels have not finalized plans and are weighing options reported to include joining MLB Media.
- With these additions, MLB will handle local broadcasts for at least 13 teams in 2026, following prior takeovers that include the Diamondbacks, Padres, Rockies, Twins, Guardians, Mariners and Nationals.
- Main Street Sports Group, operator of FanDuel Sports Network, has missed rights payments and faces acute financial distress, though it says it continues to air NBA and NHL games during ongoing discussions with those leagues.
- Teams moving to MLB’s model generally receive less than prior RSN deals — industry estimates put payouts at roughly half — with in-market streaming offered through MLB platforms and some clubs setting direct-to-consumer pricing.