YES Network and Comcast Face Carriage Dispute Deadline

A dispute between YES Network and Comcast threatens to leave Yankees fans without access to games as the carriage agreement expires at midnight. YES Network CEO Jon Litner has accused Comcast of 'bullying' by pushing to move the network to a higher-priced digital package, which would increase costs for subscribers by $20 per month. Litner claims Comcast is giving preferential treatment to networks they have a stake in, such as SNY, while refusing to negotiate with YES. Comcast, however, argues that YES demands higher fees despite low viewership and has offered compensation to subscribers if the network is dropped, suggesting alternatives like the Gotham Sports App. As the deadline looms, Litner urged fans to voice their concerns to Comcast or local officials.