ESPN Loses MLB Home Run Derby, Postseason To Netflix, NBC

Group 1 - Major League Baseball has announced three-year media rights deals with ESPN, NBCUniversal, and Netflix for the 2026-2028 seasons [1] - The announcement follows the 2025 MLB World Series, which saw an average of over 51 million viewers globally for the LA Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays matchup [1] - Warner Bros. Discovery is currently open for bids, with a deadline approaching for interested buyers [2] Group 2 - Netflix's stock has experienced a price-target cut due to growing concerns in the market [4] - Disney is increasing its content spending as it aims for a turnaround in earnings by 2026 [4] - Warner Bros. Discovery's stock has risen following reports of a potential bid from Netflix for the studio [4]