Nationals, Orioles Settle MASN TV Rights Dispute

Major League Baseball announced the resolution of a long-standing dispute between the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles over television rights managed by the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN). This agreement allows Nationals games to be televised by MASN through the 2025 season, after which the Nationals can explore alternative broadcasting options. The dispute, which began when the Nationals moved to Washington in 2005, involved litigation over the distribution of television rights fees, which favored the Orioles. The settlement is expected to facilitate future negotiations for the Nationals, including potential sale opportunities, as it grants them the ability to sell their TV rights independently from 2026. The financial terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but all litigation related to the dispute has been dismissed. Monumental Sports Network, owned by Ted Leonsis, is viewed as a potential future broadcaster for the Nationals' games.