The MLB is NOT leaving ESPN.

[hardcorestitch]

30 regular season games will be available nationally, with 5 franchises having local rights handled by ESPN.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6567327/2025/08/21/mlb-espn-exclusive-out-of-market-digital/

 

[citruscurtis]

But will there be pancakes ?????? ... I didn't know you had a allegenince

 

[hardcorestitch]

Update: the deal includes out of market games and aforementioned local games of the 5 franchises, but it will NOT be available on YouTubeTV. MLB.tv has been successfully acquired by ESPN.