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Originally Posted by Cobra Mgr
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MLB is in for a hard economic reality when their next media rights deal comes up
I am hearing that Apple is quietly already set to try and opt out of their deal when they are able to.
And has plans to spend no further money towards it's Friday night coverage.
Warner Brothers which owns Turner is out of the NBA business now, but they are looking to slash costs any way they can, I would be semi surprised if they take on additional MLB and would not be surprised if they also exit the MLB business altogether.
NBC is probably not an option after their Sunday leadoff on Peacock did terrible numbers.
I do not think Netflix wants in the MLB business.
Amazon is a possibility but they just did the NBA deal. But can never count them out.
I have no idea who MLBs national partner will be going forward.
It is such a local sport now where most fans watch their teams and little beyond that.