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Disney wants to write a very big check to buy part of MLB's video streaming company

This could be Disney's largest digital video bet so far.

Disney wants to invest in Major League Baseball's video streaming company

Owning the tech could help Disney and ESPN launch new digital services.

Streaming Sports Is the Future, and the Present: MLB Media's Bob Bowman at Code/Media

Plus, he hinted at aspirations to take on TV sports giant ESPN.

Code/Media 2016: John Skipper, President, ESPN

ESPN President John Skipper talks with Peter Kafka about how the massive Disney-owned sports network is trying to stay competitive amid fears of cable TV stagnation. Plus: Why is ESPN changing its tune on eSports?

ESPN Boss John Skipper at Code/Media (Full Video)

How will ESPN survive the cord-cutters?

What Happened on the First Day of Code/Media 2016, in Photos

A photo recap for your consideration.

ESPN Boss John Skipper: There Are Not Enough Black People in Media (Video)

"Shame on the rest of the press media."

ESPN in Discussions to Get on Other Streaming Services (Video)

Could happen as soon as this year.

Here's (Some of) What I Want to Learn at Code/Media. You Can, Too.

You need help navigating the media landscape. We've got speakers who can do that.

Disney Says Skinny Bundles Are Hurting ESPN and Will Save ESPN

Disney bosses to customers: You need ESPN. You want ESPN.

ESPN Says Skinny Bundles Are Big. Comcast Says They're Not. The Future of TV Is Confused.

Are you going to pay less for TV -- or not at all?

The Re/code Guide to the Celeb-Studded and Booze-Soaked Super Bowl Parties of San Francisco

Pharrell, Brett Favre, Rolling Stone, Maxim and more.

ESPN's 'Virtual 3' Technology Shows Whether Shot Is Really a Three-Pointer

The technology debuted during Saturday's NBA broadcast of the Cavs-Spurs game.

Would You Pay $36 a Month for ESPN?

Sports on TV is expensive! But it could cost you even more.

More Awesome Code/Media Speakers? Okay: Cosmo, BuzzFeed and the New York Times Are Coming, Too.

Three of the most interesting people in publishing -- Alex MacCallum, Dao Nguyen and Joanna Coles -- are joining us next month. You should, too.

Heads Up, ESPN: Facebook Built Its Own Game Hub for Live Sports Stats

Facebook wants you using Facebook while watching the game.

ESPN Boss John Skipper Is Coming to Code/Media

The future of Disney's sports giant has been the biggest media story of the last six months. Time to hear what the man in charge has to say.

Five Streaming Video Predictions for 2016

We are at another tipping point for content and content distribution.

Intel Shows Its Sporty Side at CES, but Can It Really Outrun the Competition?

The company announces deals with ESPN, New Balance and Red Bull.

In 2015, Fantasy Sports Troubles Started With Disney's Cold Feet. Next Year, Expect More Regulation.

A look back at the broken investment deal that spelled doom for daily fantasy.

Why Losing DraftKings, FanDuel Could Add Insult to Injury for the TV Guys

It's not just the TV ad money. It's the TV ad money.

DraftKings and FanDuel Look Wobbly, and So Does $220 Million in TV Ads

Daily fantasy sports have helped prop up the TV business this fall. What happens if they go away?

Sony's Web TV Service Signs Disney and ESPN. Who Caved?

Sony's Vue is going to sell subscribers ESPN, whether they like it or not.

Bill Simmons Is Gone, So Grantland Is, Too

No surprise.

ESPN Lays Off 300 People -- 4 Percent of Its Staff

But will these be the last round of cuts at the sports cable giant?

Don't Have Cable or Care About Football? Here's the Trailer for the Next 'Star Wars' Movie. (Video)

Surprise! It looks good.

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Trailer to Debut on ESPN's 'Monday Night Football'

The wait is nearly over: The next installment of the 'Star Wars' saga opens Dec. 18.

Nevada Bans DraftKings, FanDuel as Unlicensed Gambling

The two companies are valued at more than $1 billion each.

Those DraftKings and FanDuel Ads You're Already Sick of Are Keeping the TV Business Afloat

TV is slipping, but digital dollars will keep it propped up for a while.

Apple's Interest in Original Content Included Bill Simmons

Apple was interested in a podcast deal with the sports star. Didn't happen, but it's worth noting.

The Beginning of the End of the TV Industrial Complex

Described in one chart.

Pro Baseball's Streaming Video Unit Gets Ready for a $3 Billion Spinoff by Adding Pro Hockey

Meet BAM Tech. Today it works with companies like ESPN. Down the road, it might compete with them.