Major League Baseball signs deals with Netflix, ESPN and NBCUniversal

Major League Baseball signs new deals with Netflix, ESPN, and NBCUniversal to broadcast games and events, expanding the MLB's reach. ESPN gains rights to MLB.TV for the 2026 season, NBCUniversal gets Sunday night games back on regular TV after 25 years, and Netflix will air special events like the league's opening night and Home Run Derby. The agreements aim to spread MLB coverage across different platforms and were reached after ESPN opted out of its previous contract, leading to extensive negotiations with various networks and streaming services.