00:00According to the Wall Street Journal, NBCUniversal is now nearing a three-year, nearly $600 million media rights agreement with Major League Baseball,
00:09which would bring Sunday night games and select postseason coverage to NBC's broadcast network and Peacock streaming service.
00:16Netflix is also close to securing rights to stream the Home Run Derby for more than $35 million annually through 2028.
00:24These deals are all a part of MLB's broader strategy to surpass the revenues from its expiring contract with ESPN, diversify its broadcast partners, and boost streaming offerings.
00:36If finalized, the agreements will significantly reshape the league's media landscape, further moving live sports content into the streaming era.
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