Overview
- The Brewers, Marlins, Rays, Royals, Cardinals and Reds will have 2026 local telecasts produced and distributed by MLB.
- The Braves say they are preparing a team-controlled network, while the Tigers and Angels have not finalized their broadcast plans.
- Main Street Sports Group faces potential liquidation after a failed DAZN sale, and industry reports say recent NBA and NHL payments were missed even as the company vows to keep airing those leagues.
- With these additions, MLB will handle local broadcasts for at least 13 clubs and will offer in‑market streaming through the MLB app, with linear carriage details to follow in each market.
- Teams shifting to MLB production are expected to see reduced local-media revenue, including a reported drop for the Cardinals to roughly $18–20 million from about $58 million last year.