Major League Baseball (MLB) is facing significant broadcasting challenges as Comcast has dropped Bally Sports, affecting the availability of local games for fans in 12 markets. This decision has sparked concerns about corporate greed and the impact on fan access, with calls for MLB to take immediate action to resolve the issue. Additionally, MLB is in advanced discussions to transition its Sunday morning baseball broadcasts from NBC's Peacock to Roku, a move speculated to be driven by financial considerations. The potential deal, reportedly worth no more than $30 million, has raised questions about MLB's priorities and its relationship with fans.
MLB reportedly nearing deal with the streaming platform Roku to replace Peacock as the home of its Sunday morning package: https://t.co/CusTaT2WKo
MLB is really going to sell an exclusive package of games on Sunday mornings to Roku?! For no more than $30 million, probably less? Do they have cash flow problems? Do they hate their fans that much? https://t.co/LGExkfrfQc
NEWS: MLB and Roku are in advanced talks to make the service the new home for Sunday morning baseball this season, sources confirmed @AndrewMarchand. The games were previously on NBC’s subscription streaming service Peacock. More details 🔗 https://t.co/MdGM3aZbYm
NEWS: MLB is in advanced talks to make Roku the new home for Sunday morning baseball, The Athletic has learned. https://t.co/AkRUjvMHvj
Local MLB games being totally unavailable on Comcast for fan bases in 12 markets feels like something the league should be fixing ASAP. Like what is the point of any of this *gestures to baseball* if people can't watch the games.
Corporate greed and gouging has ultimately led to this, for a #Braves team that once, back when it was bad on the field, could be viewed across North America on the Superstation. Comcast dropped Bally Sports as of midnight. I wish Ted Turner could fix what MLB has shown it can’t. https://t.co/mZ0SDl3uFC
If the 30 @MLB owners were smart, they’d put EVERY local baseball game on TV for free the next week ……. as a show of goodwill with the fans — as baseball and Comcast hammer out a short-term carrier agreement. The teams and MLB still own the product. STEP UP!!! #BallySports
#MNTwins issued a statement about Comcast ceasing to carry Bally Sports North. While technically true, it's only an issue because the Twins chose more money over more availability by returning to Bally. Now their fans are hurt by yet another consequence of the team's decision. https://t.co/djdcg1umy8