Category Archives: MASN

Nats Spring Training TV/Radio schedule!

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Much ado about nothing as it turned out Mr. Shakespeare. As Benedick said, “In a false quarrel — there is no true valour.” Lights — camera — action. Direct from Opening Day of Spring Training on February 21, we have … Continue reading →

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Nationals’ Post-MASN Future: What the New TV Rights Era Means for Fans in Maryland and Beyond

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Stan4Nats

After nearly two decades under the shadow of a contentious broadcast partnership, the Washington Nationals are finally heading into a new media era. With Major League Baseball confirming the Nationals would remain on MASN only through the 2025 season, the … Continue reading →

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Official: Nats chart new course on TV

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

It’s the end of an error era as the Washington Nationals have officially split away from MASN after 21 years as TalkNats reported through a source two weeks ago. The team will now join Major League Baseball’s in-house structure with … Continue reading →

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My Perfect TV Plan For The Washington Nationals 2026

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Jim Williams

The Washington Nationals media future is complex. I would respectfully suggest to the Nationals who are preparing for their first season free from MASN in 2026, the team has a rare opportunity to build a custom Mid‑Atlantic broadcast network. A … Continue reading →

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The current Nats contract with MASN expires in 9 days

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

When you didn’t think the Washington Nationals television deal with MASN could get worse, it did in a retroactive shocker. On Jan. 3rd, MLB announced that the annual fee payment from MASN to the Nats would be reduced from $72.8 … Continue reading →

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Bravo To A DC Legend: A Tribute to Bob Carpenter

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Ryan MacReynolds

Photo by Ryan MacReynolds for TalkNats For humans, change can be the enemy. Change can be scary. Change can be viewed as something to be avoided, both big and small. In the 20 years of Washington Nationals baseball in DC, … Continue reading →

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Orioles’ control of the Nats’ TV rights through MASN will end at the conclusion of the 2025 season; Forbes reports Nats will also sell lucrative sponsorships!

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Andrew Lang

The Monday morning news on the Washington Nationals was far from the mundane on the team’s scheduled day-off from games and practice. After over 20-years under the Orioles’ MASN-controlled ownership of the Nationals local TV rights, Major League Baseball announced … Continue reading →

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MASN pay-up and status of Nats ownership

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

It was always a question of “when” not “if” regarding the Washington Nationals getting paid for past funds owed for annual TV rights fees from MASN. Approximately $100 million was set aside by the Orioles-controlled MASN entity in escrow for … Continue reading →

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The Nats take a huge 6-0 victory in MASN lawsuit!

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

On February 14, 2022, the NY Court of Appeals heard the appeal from MASN in their ongoing dispute to pay the Washington Nationals their annual rights fees dating back to the 2012-2016 RSDC set fees. There have been several appeals … Continue reading →

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NY Court of Appeals MASN vs. Nationals Archive

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Power Boater

On February 14, 2022 the Orioles appealed the Nationals win in the MASN case over the disputed fees for the Nats TV rights, and on March 14, 2023 the case was heard by the NY Court of Appeals. Thirteen months … Continue reading →

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