On the day trial was set to begin in a class action challenging Major League Baseball’s broadcast practices, the parties submitted a proposed settlement agreement to Judge Shira Scheindlin of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Here is a sampling of media reaction to the proposed settlement:
Josh Kosman in The New York Post: MLB to lower streaming price, allow single-team packages
http://nypost.com/2016/01/19/mlb-to-lower-streaming-price-allow-single-team-packages/
Jeff John Roberts in Fortune Magazine: Baseball Fans Will Get Cheaper Prices in MLB Settlement, ‘Blackouts’ Remain
http://fortune.com/2016/01/19/mlb-blackout-settlement/
Eriq Gardner in The Hollywood Reporter: Baseball Fans Reach Settlement Over MLB Telecasts on Verge of Antitrust Trial
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/baseball-fans-reach-settlement-mlb-857077
Zachary Zagger in Law 360: MLB, Fans Settle TV Antitrust Class Action Just Before Trial
Mike Axisa for CBS Sports: Lawsuit settlement lowers MLB.tv price, adds limited in-market streaming
Sports Illustrated: Major League Baseball settles lawsuit over television blackouts
http://www.si.com/mlb/2016/01/19/garber-case-settlement-tv-packages
Maury Brown in Forbes: What MLB’s Legal Settlement Over TV Broadcasts Means For Fans