The yearslong dispute between the Orioles and Nationals over the ballclubs’ television rights is finally over.
Major League Baseball on Monday announced the resolution of “all issues related” to the two franchises’ dispute over the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, according to a news release by the league.
The 2025 season will be the final one for Nationals games to be broadcast on MASN. For 2026 and beyond, the Nationals will “explore alternatives for their television rights,” per the news release. All disputes and litigation have been resolved or dismissed, according to MLB.
“The Nationals and Orioles extend their gratitude to Commissioner [Rob] Manfred and his team at MLB for their efforts in bringing this matter to a successful conclusion,” reads the news release. “Both Clubs thank our fans for their support and look forward to continuing their partnership with MASN for the upcoming season.”
Orioles owner David Rubenstein, who officially purchased the club a little under a year ago, said when he took over the franchise that his aim was to settle the MASN issue.
“My goal is to take this away from the lawyers and give it back to the business people to resolve,” he said in March of last year. “So I’m hopeful, and I have reason to believe that I can get this done, but I’m not a miracle worker.”
Greg Bader, MASN’s executive vice president and general manager, and Catie Griggs, the Orioles’ president of business operations, both declined comment through a spokesperson, who instead provided the following quote from Rubenstein: “We are excited to have this longstanding issue resolved and look forward to the season ahead.”
This article will be updated.