networks were rebranded as FanDuel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cOur focus, particularly given the point in the calendar, is to maximize the revenue that\u2019s available to the clubs, whether that\u2019s MLB Media or third party,\u201d Manfred said. \u201cThe clubs have control over the timing. They can make a decision to move to MLB Media because of the contractual status now. I think that what\u2019s happening right now clubs are evaluating their alternatives. Obviously they\u2019ve made significant payroll commitments already and they\u2019re evaluating the alternatives to find the best revenue source for the year and the best outlet in terms of providing quality broadcasts to their fans.\u201d<\/p>\n
Manfred said local media provides more than 20% of industry revenue.<\/p>\n
MLB and the players\u2019 association for 2024 allowed discretionary fund distributions of up to $15 million each to teams whose local media revenue had declined since 2022 or 2023, but they did not reach a similar agreement for 2025.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are not providing financial assistance right now,\u201d Manfred said.<\/p>\n
Manfred spoke at a news conference to announce an initiative that includes Foster Love and envisions 250,000 volunteer hours to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. At the news conference, MLB staff assembled duffel bags with goods for foster care children.<\/p>\n
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