MLB Prioritizes Regional Rights, Royals TV Success Cited

Major League Baseball plans to secure regional television rights before pursuing a global TV deal, according to a recent update. The league highlighted the success of the Kansas City Royals' regional sports network, which has drawn strong local viewership and 72,000 subscribers, ranking among the top ten in baseball. This approach underscores the importance of local markets in MLB's media strategy.

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• @RoyalsReview MLB plan is to collect regional rights before working out a global TV deal. Touts success of Royals TV, viewership was strong in the area. 72k subs, among the top ten in baseball. View on X