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ESPN, MLB to cut ties at end of 2025 season

MLB leaving ESPN after 2025 season, league cites ‘minimal coverage’

The news marks the end of a more than three-decade partnership that has included the postseason and "Sunday Night Baseball."

Chicago Tribune · 18h

ESPN and Major League Baseball will end their national TV deal after the 2025 season

ESPN’s coverage of Major League Baseball games — at least in its current form — will conclude at the end of the 2025 season.

WTXL ABC 27 · 1h

ESPN, MLB to cut ties at the end of 2025 season after 35-year partnership

The conclusion of the 2025 baseball season will also mark the end of ESPN and Major League Baseball’s decades-long partnership. It was announced Thursday at the start of spring training, reportedly as a mutual decision.

MLB will test robo-umpires in spring training games

Popular Science · 23h

This could be baseball’s last season without ‘robot umpires’

Though this hybrid umpire system won’t make its way to regular season major league games in 2025, player and fan reactions during this crucial trial period could determine whether or not it becomes a regular staple in games.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

MLB will test robo-umps in spring training games. Here’s what to look for.

Beginning Thursday, the automated ball and strike system will allow players to challenge umpires’ calls. If all goes well, the system could debut in regular season games as soon as next year.

CNN on MSN · 11h

MLB’s Spring Training games get underway in earnest on Friday. Here are 5 things to watch as baseball returns

They’re the two words that herald the coming of spring, the promise of warm sunshine and long days, the sound of bat-on-ball and the return of the boys of summer: Play ball!

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Baseball Strikes Out at ESPN: Sports Giant to End TV Rights Deal With MLB After Current Season

Disney ‘s ESPN and Major League Baseball are breaking up after nearly 40 years together, a sign of how even the most durable ...

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MLB tests robot umpires ahead of possible integration by 2026

The batter, pitcher or catcher simply tap their helmet or cap to challenge — but they only have two seconds. If they challenge, the pitch graphic appears on the scoreboard and broadcast, and the ...

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For Dominican baseball hopefuls, age fraud cases and a curveball from Japan reflect a broken system

Despite years of corruption and criticism, the entry point for talented players from the Dominican Republic into Major League ...

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2025 MLB home run leader odds: Will Aaron Judge lead the league again?

In two of the last three years, Aaron Judge has led the league in dingers. The year he didn't Iead Major League Baseball in ...

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Batting Around: Should MLB copy the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off schedule, format for the World Baseball Classic?

Throughout the offseason, the CBS Sports MLB experts will bring you a weekly Batting Around roundtable breaking down pretty ...

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Marchand: With ESPN opt-out, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred creates another TV mess

MLB is in a tough position with its TV rights after the league and ESPN announced an early end to their current deal after this season.

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