"NBC/Peacock is expected to pay around $200 million annually for Sunday night baseball and the first round of postseason play, while Netflix will pay nearly $50 million for the first Opening Day game, the Home Run Derby, and the Field of Dreams game. Those agreements all run for three years, which is because ESPN opted out of the remainder of a contract that was due to pay MLB $1.65 billion."
"Instead, the Four-Letter Network's involvement will include taking over MLB.TV for the same amount as what was opted out of in the original deal. That gives ESPN the rights to all out-of-market games for all 30 teams and in-market rights for six clubs - Padres, Mariners, Diamondbacks, Guardians, Twins, Rockies - that the league took over following the crumbling of several regional sports networks."
"ESPN will also have 30 exclusive weeknight games spread throughout the season, and ESPN Radio will remain the home of Sunday Night Baseball, the playoffs in both leagues, and the World Series. Though no specific information is available on exactly how ESPN will market MLB.TV, Marchand said it's expected that the price will remain at $150 per year. There will likely be tie-ins with the network's direct-to-consumer app."
ESPN, NBC/Peacock, and Netflix will enter three-year MLB broadcast agreements that reallocate game rights and streaming responsibilities. NBC/Peacock is expected to pay about $200 million annually for Sunday Night Baseball and the first round of postseason play. Netflix will pay nearly $50 million for the first Opening Day game, the Home Run Derby, and the Field of Dreams game. ESPN opted out of the remainder of a $1.65 billion contract and will take over MLB.TV for that same amount, securing out-of-market rights for all 30 teams and in-market rights for six clubs. ESPN will air 30 exclusive weeknight games and ESPN Radio will continue carrying Sunday Night Baseball, both league playoffs, and the World Series. MLB.TV pricing is expected to remain $150 per year with probable tie-ins to the network's direct-to-consumer app. Peacock hosting some postseason games could reduce access for certain viewers.
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