MLB’s labor talks hint at ending local blackouts through media-rights overhaul
TL;DR
MLB’s first labor proposal hints at ending local broadcast blackouts by centralizing media rights and sharing local TV revenues, but only if players accept a salary cap; the shift would be gradual beginning in 2027, with national games expanding by 2029 while local offerings shrink, meaning fans will likely still need multiple subscriptions to watch every game.
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