MLB Eyes New Broadcast Deals with NBC, Apple, and ESPN for 2026-28
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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that the league's Sunday media rights could be awarded to NBC, Apple, or returned to ESPN, with a decision expected within a month and potential splitting of rights between two bidders, including local rights of five MLB teams.
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