With most of the Tropicana Field roof shredded by Hurricane Milton, the Tampa Bay Rays and Major League Baseball must address the team’s short-term and long-term needs for home play just five months before the 2025 regular season starts. (more…)
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Disney, MLB agree to scaled-back ESPN broadcast schedule
Major League Baseball and Disney agreed to a new seven-year ESPN broadcast schedule that sees only 30 exclusive game broadcasts, but with the possibility of more expanded-playoff matches. (more…)
Sports-broadcasting economy takes hits at Disney, Sinclair
With every major league relying heavily on broadcasting rights, two developments indicate some hiccups in that economy, with ESPN layoffs and huge losses at the 21 Sinclair Broadcasting regional sports networks (RSNs). (more…)
Now That Sinclair Owns RSNs, What’s to Come?
Now that Sinclair Broadcast Group has agreed to buy 21 regional sports networks (RSNs) from Disney, it’s clear that the purchase is merely the first step — but what comes next remains to be seen. (more…)
Disney Purchases Stake in BamTech
A move that has looked inevitable for some time is now complete, as Disney has purchased a stake in BamTech, a streaming company launched by Major League Baseball. (more…)
Could Disney become part of Angels ballpark discussions?
With a potential resolution of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ballpark situation happening in 2015, we could see some big regional players become part of the discussions. (more…)