The Latest Breaking News from Billy Chambers

How does MLB take over a local broadcast? Even with months of planning, it's a mad scramble

Major League Baseball's takeover of San Diego Padres' broadcasts involved months of planning, a playbook MLB is following this week with Arizona Diamondbacks' telecasts

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

MLB could take over local broadcasts for 17 teams

The Cubs and White Sox would not be affected by any broadcast reshuffling.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2023

MLB sets up local media group, could broadcast 17 teams

Major League Baseball has added three executives to its new local media department as it prepares for a possible takeover of local broadcasts for 17 teams amid the financial deterioration of the Bally and AT&T SportsNet regional sports networks

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023