MLB commissioner Rob Manfred wrote in a letter to league owners that the media rights deal with ESPN has mutually been terminated after the 2025 season.

MLB and ESPN will end their 35-year broadcasting deal after 2025. Disputes over rights fees led to the split. The MLB is now seeking new media partners amid rising fan attendance and viewership.

ESPN on Thursday confirmed reports that the sports giant and Major League Baseball have mutually agreed to opt out of their current broadcasting contract after the 2025 season.

Rob Manfred took a parting shot at ESPN while announcing the end of the media rights deal between MLB and ESPN at the end of the 2025 season.

ESPN and Major League Baseball will break up after nearly 40 years together after the current season