Eric Fisher, US Editor

Agreement presents further stress on an already-challenged RSN business

Viewership is smallest on record for event not played in a neutral site

Streaming service also sees its adjusted financial loss more than double

Start to MLB's Fall Classic shows ratings growth from last year's adjusted event

Group-viewing component is part of broader digital push for New York-based RSN

Disney strikes supplemental rights deal for newly reslotted playoff contests

League sees robust audience growth to begin its postseason

Return to full season, cord cutting helps fuel robust totals

NY-area networks are dropped in large parts of New Jersey, Connecticut

Network set to draw one of the largest viewing audiences of the 2021 regular season