MLB lands new media deals with NBC, Netflix and ESPN
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The MLB All-Star Game introduces a new format for 2026, moving the Futures Game and MLB Draft to new dates with NBC coverage.
Dylan Cease is the free agent pitcher whom the Chicago Cubs have been most commonly linked to this offseason. This is because the Cubs have made it known that
The way fans watch baseball is about to drastically change, as Major League Baseball tears the Band-Aid off its distribution model and pivots toward a future where linear television and streaming coexist, even if it comes at a cost to both sports leagues and consumers.
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MLB will comply with Senate’s request for gambling investigation documents, commissioner says
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred discussed gambling, collective bargaining, the amateur draft and other subjects during a news conference at the owners meetings.
Passan reports that the Pirates were willing to sign first baseman Josh Naylor for more than twice the franchise's previous record free-agent deal (currently $39 million) before he opted to return to the Mariners on a five-year, $92.5 million contract. Pittsburgh is known to have interest in DH Kyle Schwarber, among others.
MLB action will return to the "Field of Dreams" in 2026 for a matchup between the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies.
Major League Baseball made official its new television deals with ESPN, NBC and Netflix on Wednesday. That deal had an impact on the San Francisco Giants.
Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced a six-year agreement with PitchCom, extending its league-wide vendor relationship that provides patented, award-winning signal-calling systems to every Major League Club and Triple-A affiliate through at least the 2031 season.
Manfred made an announcement about PitchCom on Wednesday, per The Athletic's Evan Drellich. "MLB and PitchCom — the maker of the signal system pitchers and catchers adopted in the wake of the electronic sign-stealing scandals — agreed to a 6-year extension..." Drellich reported.