Sources: 9 MLB teams end deals with Main Street Sports Group
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Key Points:
- Nine MLB teams, including the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels, have terminated their contracts with Main Street Sports Group amid ongoing financial instability and uncertainty about the company's future.
- Main Street Sports, formerly Diamond Sports Group, emerged from bankruptcy in early 2025 but is again facing financial troubles, with reports indicating potential dissolution if it cannot secure a buyer.
- MLB currently manages local media rights for several teams and is prepared to take on distribution for additional teams leaving Main Street, providing a fallback option for those franchises.
- The loss of traditional cable revenue from these teams could significantly impact their financial resources and payroll capabilities, as MLB's local-media arrangements do not generate comparable income.
- Main Street's recent missed payments and failed talks with potential buyers like DA
