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Podcast: Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball
Episode: SHOCK: Major League Baseball’s New TV Deal Leaves Fans Searching For Games
Description: Major League Baseball shakes up the broadcast world with a labyrinthine new TV rights deal—will fans be able to find their favorite games easily, or is a viewing scavenger hunt inevitable? Shohei Ohtani’s soaring stardom drives ratings to record heights, as platforms like Netflix, NBC, ESPN, Fox, and Apple TV all vie for a piece of the action. Opening Day, Home Run Derby, and postseason matchups face new broadcast homes, sparking confusion and excitement. NBC reclaims Sunday Night Baseball, while ESPN eyes a revival through local sports market dominance—could this mean fewer blackouts and broader...