Major TV Network Makes Play For MLB Rights. If They Get It, Look Out

Major TV Network Makes Play For MLB Rights. If They Get It, Look Out

NBC is closing in on taking over the entire sports world, from the NFL to Major League Baseball. That first one you obviously already know about. Sunday Night Football on NBC has been a staple for decades. But that last one? Yeah, that's a bit of a curveball. (See what I did there?!)According to the Wall Street Journal, NBC has made a play for the rights to MLB, which is currently in its last season with ESPN. Those two entities decided to call …

Peacock Could Get MLB Games After NBC Bids for Rights

After 35 years, the MLB and ESPN are going their separate ways at the end of this season, which means a portion of postseason games and Sunday Night Baseball are searching for a new home. One suitor who has placed a bid is NBC and Peacock, per a new report from the Wall Street Journal. […] The post Peacock Could Get MLB Games After NBC Bids for Rights appeared first on Cord Cutters News.

WSJ: Comcast bids to put MLB on NBC, Peacock

The following article "WSJ: Comcast bids to put MLB on NBC, Peacock" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. Comcast is bidding on the Major League Baseball rights package currently owned by ESPN. Comcast earlier this month bid to acquire part of ESPN’s expiring MLB rights package, and its CEO Brian Roberts has had discussions on a potential deal with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, Joe Flint and Jared Diamond of The Wall Street Journal reporte…