MLB prepared to take over local TV broadcasts from Sinclair
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I think you should assume that if Diamond doesn’t broadcast, we’ll be in a position to step in,” baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday after an owners' meeting. 1 goal in terms of preparations is that if for some reason Diamond isn't broadcasting, that we want to be in a position to make sure our fans are going to get their games.” Asked whether $1 billion or $2 billion was at stake, Manfred said: “Closer with the first number than the second.” Billy Chambers, who had been Sinclair’s chief financial offer, started work this month with MLB in a new position as executive vice president for local media. OAKLAND/LAS VEGAS BALLPARK On other major topic, Manfred said he views the Athletics' search for a new ballpark as “Oakland and/or Las Vegas.” “This year they kind of got a deadline,” he said. The council also includes Los Angeles Dodgers chairman Mark Walter and Detroit Tigers chairman Christopher Ilitch ; Philadelphia managing partner John Middleton and Kansas City chairman John Sherman and Arizona managing general partner Ken Kendrick and Seattle chairman John Stanton ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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