The soldier field/sox park refinanced bonds expire in 2023. After that the state would “make money” with any lease extension, even at the current terms.
The ratings in Japan were massive. And mlb is positioning global rights media deals as it expands viewership internationally.
MLB having the largest inventory of live games is a blessing and a curse. You can’t compare it to them other leagues.
I keep thinking that the feds were wrong to force Disney to sell the Fox RSNs.
ESPN could have easily absorbed the stations and even cut costs without dumping teams.