Major League Baseball (MLBh has shared that the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles jointly announce the final resolution of all issues related to the MASN dispute.
The MASN dispute between the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Nationals revolved around ownership and broadcasting rights of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), created as a joint venture for both teams after the Nationals moved to Washington, D.C., in 2005. The Orioles, holding a controlling interest in MASN, faced accusations from the Nationals of underreporting revenue, which the Nationals believed prevented them from receiving a fair share of the proceeds generated by the network.
As tensions escalated, the Nationals filed lawsuits and sought arbitration to determine their rightful revenue share, arguing that compensation should reflect market rates. Despite various attempts to negotiate a resolution, the conflict continued to impact both teams financially, but has now been resolved.
Per MLB: “For the 2025 season, Washington Nationals games will continue to be televised locally exclusively by the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) under a new, one-year contract. After this term, the Nationals will be free to explore alternatives for their television rights for the 2026 season and beyond. As part of the settlement, all disputes related to past media rights between the Nationals, Orioles, and MASN have been resolved, and all litigation will be dismissed.
The Nationals and Orioles extend their gratitude to Commissioner Manfred and his team at MLB for their efforts in bringing this matter to a successful conclusion. Both Clubs thank our fans for their support and look forward to continuing their partnership with MASN for the upcoming season.”