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The Royals canceled their TV deal with FanDuel Sports Kansas City. Here’s what that means for broadcasts in 2026.
Commissioner Rob Manfred floated the idea of an in-season tournament similar to the NBA Cup. It offers possibilities, and brings challenges.
NEW YORK (AP) — Nine Major League Baseball teams have terminated their deals with the FanDuel Sports Network to carry their local broadcasts, and Commissioner Rob Manfred said MLB is prepared to produce and distribute the telecasts.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred wants to add two new teams and realign divisions by geography before retiring in 2029, aiming to ease travel and modernize the league’s structure.
The 32-year-old spent last season with the Phillies and this announcement will certainly be a massive blow to his value in the free agency market.
Detroit joined eight other MLB teams in cutting ties with FanDuel Sports as the regional TV model faces upheaval.
Bally Sports Network filed for bankruptcy in 2024 and ended its deals with 11 MLB teams, but kept its contract with the Braves. The broadcast group was then sold from Diamond Sports Group to Main Street Sports Group and rebranded as FanDuel Sports Network.
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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addresses work stoppage worries as potential lockout looms
The collective bargaining agreement between MLB and the MLB Players Association expires on Dec. 1, 2026. Most expect that a lockout will at least threaten some regular-season games in 2027.