The Twins’ complicated TV journey appears headed for another change, though at this point there are more unknowns than sure facts about a reported agreement between MLB and ESPN. Per The Athletic: “Major League Baseball and ESPN have a framework agreement that would give the network the exclusive rights to sell all out-of-market regular-season games digitally and in-market games for five clubs

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The Athletic reports that ESPN, if able to finalize the deal, would have "full rights to in- and out-of-market games for five teams," including the Twins starting in 2026. It would be a three-year agreement, keeping the Twins on ESPN through the 2028 season.