Comcast Spat Threatens Diamond Restructuring, Sports Leagues Say
- Diamond lawyer said Comcast negotiations are ongoing
- MLB said it may have to set up alternate broadcasts for teams
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Diamond Sports Group said negotiations with Comcast Corp. remain open despite warnings from Major League Baseball that the cable provider’s decision to drop its regional sports channels could force the league to set up alternative broadcasts for fans of a dozen teams.
The dispute with Comcast is harming its teams, their fans and jeopardizing Diamond’s plan to restructure and exit bankruptcy later this year, MLB lawyer James Bromley said Wednesday during a court hearing.