Apple TV+ among ‘final contenders’ for MLB Sunday Night Baseball, playoff games

Apple TV+ currently offers baseball fans Friday night games, but it sounds like Apple may soon be able to up its MLB offerings for subscribers.

The Athletic says MLB rights are down to either Apple or Peacock

Andrew Marchand writes at The Athletic:

Apple and NBC/Peacock appear to be the final contenders for the “Sunday Night Baseball” package and, presumably, [first-round] playoff games. Apple already pays $85 million annually for exclusive Friday doubleheaders. It is…