A new framework agreement between Major League Baseball and ESPN would give the network the exclusive rights to all out-of-market regular-season games digitally and in-market games for five teams, including the Minnesota Twins, for the next three years, according to The Athletic's Andrew Marchand. The deal is expected to be completed sometime in September.
ESPN launched a new direct-to-consumer product on Thursday that costs $29.99 per month and doesn't require any additional subscription.
If the deal is completed, Twins fans would likely have to subscribe to ESPN through the new direct-to-consumer product or an operator, and pay an additional fee to watch their favorite team.