Show notes
Sully dissects MLB’s evolving economic landscape, spotlighting the rise and fall of regional sports networks, owners-versus-players acrimony, and how superstars like Clayton Kershaw, Mike Trout, and Barry Larkin impact team stability. The discussion confronts misconceptions about player loyalty, explores revenue sharing and salary floor solutions, and draws parallels to classic films like Armageddon—can franchise owners and the MLB Players Association unite to stave off extinction in the age of internet streaming? Critical talking points include blackouts, monetizing daily content, adapting to new technology, and finding common ground before an “asteroid” hits baseball’s traditional revenue model.Will MLB evolve fast enough to avoid disaster?



