Baseball
MEDIA RIGHTS: From July 9 to 22
Media rights clips from July 9 to 22
WBSC secures Japanese broadcast partners for Premier12 event
Japanese commercial broadcasters Tokyo Broadcasting System and TV Asahi have been awarded the broadcasting rights to the inaugural edition of the World Baseball Softball Confederation’s Premier12 national team baseball competition.
MLB exec dismisses IPO talk for MLBAM
MLB Advanced Media, the interactive media and internet company of Major League Baseball, is unlikely to carry out an initial public offering, according to senior MLB executive Bob Bowman.
MLB Network launches authenticated streaming service
North America’s Major League Baseball has launched an authenticated stream for its MLB Network pay-television service.
Comcast SportsNet Houston collapse heads for court
Charter confirms SportsNet LA carriage deal
US pay-television operator Charter Communications has confirmed it will start to carry regional pay-television channel SportsNet LA on Tuesday.
Charter-Time Warner Cable deal set to boost SportsNet LA
US pay-television operator Charter Communications has committed to carrying regional pay-television channel SportsNet LA following the announcement of its deal to acquire fellow cable operator Time Warner Cable.
US judge rules against classwide damages in sports blackout case
A federal judge has ruled US sports fans accusing Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League and broadcasters of illegally restricting their ability to watch their favourite teams on television cannot claim damages as a class.
Snapchat makes push into major leagues with MLBAM partnership
Social media platform Snapchat has entered into a partnership with MLB Advanced Media, Major League Baseball’s interactive media and internet company, to supply weekly video content to its users.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From April 16 to 29
Media rights clips from April 16 to 29
MEDIA RIGHTS: From March 26 to April 15
Media rights clips from March 26 to April 15
BeIN steps up to the plate with MLB rights in France
Pay-television broadcaster beIN Media Group has acquired rights in France to the 2015 Major League Baseball season.
MLB strikes extension with Dish Network
US pay-television provider Dish Network has agreed a multi-year extension to its carriage deal with Major League Baseball in an expanded partnership that paves the way for in-market streaming of MLB games in the future.
Major League Baseball shuts MLB Productions division
Major League Baseball has opted to close MLB Productions, the league’s in-house television and video production division, with its operations set to be folded into the remit of its pay-television service MLB Network.
MEDIA RIGHTS: From February 12 to 25
Media rights clips from February 12 to 25
MLB considering investment options for developing MLBAM unit
Major League Baseball is considering spinning off part of MLB Advanced Media (MLBAM), its interactive media and internet company, so it can focus on new clients and attract investment.
Diamondbacks confirm ‘game-changing’ rights extension
Major League Baseball team the Arizona Diamondbacks has confirmed a lucrative extension to its local rights deal with regional sports network Fox Sports Arizona.
Eurosport to air Japan-Europe baseball showdown
Pan-European broadcaster Eurosport has secured exclusive rights across the continent to the inaugural Global Baseball Match-Up between Japan and Europe.