Diamond Sports Group to Cut Broadcasts for 11 MLB Teams, Retains Atlanta Braves
In a surprising move, Diamond Sports Group has announced it will not broadcast games for 11 Major League Baseball teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds, starting next season. Reports suggest that the group intends to maintain its broadcast rights only for the Atlanta Braves. This decision comes amid ongoing financial struggles and a broader local broadcasting crisis for MLB, stemming from Diamond's recent bankruptcy proceedings. As the situation unfolds, several teams, including the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins, may find themselves seeking new broadcasting arrangements. The implications of these changes continue to raise concerns about the future of MLB broadcasts.
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