MLB takes control and gives Reds fans streaming option they'll love for 2025 season

Last week, the Cincinnati Reds ended their broadcasting agreement with Diamond Sports Group. The parent company of Bally Sports — now FanDuel Sports Network — had been tied up in court after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

The Reds and Diamond parted ways, but fans had no idea how they'd be able to watch their favorite team in 2025. On Thursday, it was announced Major League Baseball will produce and distribute Reds games next season.

Not only that, but Reds games will be available on a direct-to-consumer streaming platform that will eliminate blackouts. In the press release, it was noted that Reds games will now be available to over 13.5 million households across a seven-state region.

MLB takes control and gives Reds fans streaming option they'll love for 2025 season

There are still plenty of details yet to emerge. How much will the new service cost? Will customers be charged is month-to-month or is it a yearly expense? And what impact will the revenue have on the Reds' budget for 2025 and beyond.

All those details will eventually emerge, but if it's anything like the San Diego Padres TV deal from last season, fans were able to stream games FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV.

The Reds now join the Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, Cleveland Guardians, Milwaukee Brewers, and Minnesota Twins as the seven franchises who'll have their games broadcast by MLB. Diamond also parted company with the Texas Rangers, and they're currently looking for a new broadcast partner as well.

A few teams decided to stay put. The Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, Miami Marlins, and St. Louis Cardinals worked out new agreements and will be part of the FanDuel Sports Network in 2025.

It's not yet known if the same Bally Sports personalities will return in 2025, but it's a good bet that Reds fans will get to gear John Sadak, Barry Larkin, Chris Welsh, and Jim Day calling games next season. Welcome to the future of broadcasting, Reds fans.

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