In the 34-minute podcast, Andrew Marchand & Jon Meterparel detail how the media is driving commissioner Rob Manfred’s vision to reinvent MLB
Plus, where the talks with Netflix, NBC, Apple and ESPN stand for the ESPN opt out package and more.
ESPN DTC begins and what is the potential secret sauce for the move. The NBA’s new national schedule is really smart. Colin Kaepernick/Spike Lee and ESPN break up. And more
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What’s on tap …
Why national TV rights are a big part of why Manfred’s strategy
National TV and streaming is a driving force in the potential moves
What ESPN hopes to accomplish with its historic direct-to-consumer debut this week
Why the NBA national setup is actually really smart; especially around NBC/Peacock’s strategy
CBS/Paramount’s renewed enthusiasm after David Ellison’s purchase
What it means for the NFL
J.J. Watt is pumped, Tony Romo is personable and their subtle competition is intriguing
Woj is The Main Event this week
Kaepernick/Lee doc on ESPN always seemed destined to be canceled
Chiefs Kingdom praise
Gary Cohen and Chris Russo’s brouhaha
TKO’s Mark Shapiro’s big week
Monica McNutt with an all-time mistake
Jay Marine is the guest for “Off The Record with Andrew Marchand presented by WSC Sports” on Sept. 24th. Sign-up here
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On Deck Thursday: Adrian Wojnarowski is The Main Event
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