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Warning: MLB’s opt dealings feel like the Pac-12

Marchand & Meterparel: Everybody Loves Sports Media

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In the 34-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel provide inside information and opinions. Here’s what you need to know:

  • Why the MLB talks about ESPN opt out package feel a little like the Pac 12

  • Maybe MLB will have a great deal, but right now with NBC’s low bid and Apple without great distribution, will MLB be able to make up ESPN’s $550 million per year and reach

  • “Inside The NBA” says goodbye and hello all in one breath

  • Why Marchand thinks ESPN’s “Inside The NBA” will likely be same show as it has been on TNT

  • The NFL and ESPN talks have optimism on both sides that a media deal will get done. It’s not done yet.

  • What’s the real deal about Peter Schrager getting an ESPN show

  • The end of the NBA on TNT felt like …

  • What ESPN and TNT have done right on its NHL coverage

  • Why CBS’ Kate Scott and Champions League did so well

  • What Apple MLB TV analyst did very well

  • Which Fox Sports MLB analyst did Meterparel not enjoy. Longtime listeners will know

  • How Karl Ravech could get more out of David Cone & Eduardo Perez on SNB

  • Amazon vs. Fox on NASCAR

  • What do we think of the Big 10 TV draft and others

  • What do we think of Indiana-Oklahoma City Finals and ratings


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  • On Deck Thursday (or earlier): Tim Corrigan is The Main Event

  • Subscribe at AndrewMarchand.com

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