Comcast stopped carrying Diamond networks back in May amid negotiations between the sides. The major sticking between the two sides was the fact the Comcast wanted to force their customers to purchase their most expensive plan in order to receive the Bally’s Regional Sports Network.

When Does It Take Effect?

It takes affect today, August 1st. Diamond Sports Group reached a carriage deal with Comcast that is set to go into effect. The deal applies to each of Diamond’s regional sports networks, including Angels, Braves, Brewers, Cardinals, Guardians, Marlins, Rangers, Rays, Reds, Royals, Tigers, and Twins games will be available on the Xfinity Ultimate TV package.

Which Teams Does It Affect?

The deal applies to each of Diamond’s regional sports networks, including Angels, Braves, Brewers, Cardinals, Guardians, Marlins, Rangers, Rays, Reds, Royals, Tigers, and Twins.

“Entering a new carriage agreement with Comcast, our third largest distributor, is a critical step forward in our restructuring effort, and we are pleased that fans will again be able to access broadcasts of their local teams through Xfinity. With certainty on our distribution, we are focused on finalizing an agreement with the NHL and resolving our ongoing negotiations with the NBA. We are mindful that time is of the essence with basketball and hockey seasons fast approaching, and once agreements with our team and league partners are complete, we intend to move expeditiously to present a plan of reorganization to the court.” Diamond CEO David Preschlack

How Can I Get It For Free?

The deal — which applies to the 15 regional sports networks owned by Diamond Sports Group, the bankrupt operator of Bally Sports channels — allows fans to watch live, local MLB, NBA and NHL games if they are subscribed to Xfinity’s “Ultimate TV,” its most expensive cable package. But, Xfinity customers who upgrade to the “Ultimate TV” package by Aug. 30 can get it free for a three-month trial period, after which it will cost an additional $20 a month, according to a spokesperson for the company. Meaning baseball fans can watch their team’s games for no extra charge though the end of the season.

Information credit; ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez, MLBTradeRumors.com

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