CLEVELAND, Ohio — Major League Baseball just inked a massive new media rights deal that will reshape how fans watch the national pastime for years to come. The three-year, $1.65 billion agreement with ESPN represents a significant shift in baseball’s broadcast landscape – but what does it mean specifically for Guardians fans?

The headline news for Cleveland supporters: you’ll still be able to watch your team the same way in 2026 as you did in 2025, though with expanded streaming options. The team is one of six MLB clubs (along with Padres, Mariners, Twins, Diamondbacks and Rockies) whose in-market streaming rights were purchased by ESPN as part of this deal.

“If you remember, MLB has been producing their games after the FanDuel deal fell through for these clubs,” explained Paul Hoynes, c

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