ESPN, the so-called “worldwide leader in sports,” seems to have taken a detour into investigative takedowns—this time with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred in their crosshairs. The post ESPN Under Scrutiny After Trying to Expose MLB Commissioner Over TV Deal Fallout appeared first on EssentiallySports.

ESPN had been asking to lower the fees it pays to MLB for the next portion of its current contract. The deal would remain in place for 2025.

Like an earthquake shake in the world of sports broadcasting-the announcement from Major League Baseball and ESPN of an end after 35 years in partnership at the closing of the current MLB season.