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The Washington Nationals are ending their local TV deal with MASN and moving in-market distribution to MLB, via MLB.tv and upcoming cable/satellite partnerships, resolving a long-standing rights-fees dispute and continuing the broader shift away from regional sports networks toward MLB-controlled streaming and new distribution models amid industry challenges.
The Minnesota Twins have reached a deal with Diamond Sports Group to continue broadcasting their games on Bally Sports North for the 2023 season. Diamond Sports Group, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year, has paid the Twins and other teams while negotiating with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Twins' ownership is pleased with the guaranteed payments from Bally's, ensuring necessary revenue for the team. However, Bally's remains inaccessible to local fans without the right cable subscription, and the team's plans for next year to address this issue are unknown. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has mentioned the problem of reach engineered by regional sports networks and has spoken of an expanded streaming network with fewer blackouts.