I'm surprised at the size of the deal and ESPN still does not get the World Series. Bizarre.
The ESPN sports network agreed to pay Major League Baseball $5.6 billion over eight years for a package of television and digital rights through the 2021 season, a deal that reflects the strong demand for live sports content.
ESPN, a major profit driver for owner Walt Disney Co , will pay baseball an average of $700 million a year, three sources who asked to remain anonymous said on Tuesday. The sum is nearly double the fee the cable network pays now.
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