NBC Eyes MLB Broadcasting Rights as ESPN Plans Exit

NBC Sports is in talks to acquire Major League Baseball broadcasting rights, potentially marking its return to MLB after a 25-year hiatus. With ESPN planning to opt out of its $550 million-a-year deal by 2025, other major players like Fox, Amazon, and Netflix are also vying for these coveted rights. This episode explores the implications of this potential shift in sports broadcasting and how it could reshape MLB's media presence beyond 2025.

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