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MLB, ESPN opting out of deal after 2025 season, league cites 'minimal coverage'

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MLB and ESPN are "mutually parting ways" after the 2025 season .

The two parties were under contract that ran through 2028 .

ESPN had reportedly been asking for a lower rights fee than the $550 million average value on the deal.

ESPN released its own statement, saying it's still open to covering MLB .

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