In a significant development for both franchises, the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles announced an end to their MASN agreement, leading to a partnership for home/away exhibition games beginning next year and lasting through 2029. This change follows a challenging season for the Nationals, having faced a 20% cut in their TV rights, costing them $14 million annually. Their exhibition game today at 1:05 PM ET signals a potential shift in fan engagement strategies as both teams aim to unify their fan bases in the Baltimore-Washington corridor.
The Nationals and Orioles have reached an agreement for home/away exhibition games starting next year, aiming to strengthen fan engagement in the B-W corridor.
The Nationals will host the Orioles for an exhibition game today, with MLB's recent announcement paving the way for potential broadcasting changes next year.
Current and former federal employees can claim free tickets to today's game, highlighting a gesture of gratitude from the Nationals organization.
This season, the Nationals faced a 20% cut in TV rights fees, resulting in a significant $14 million loss each year.
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