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In the 33-minute sports media podcast, Andrew Marchand and Jon Meterparel provide inside information and opinions. Here’s what you need to know:

* NBC has a much low offer for most of MLB's ESPN $550M package, while Apple may have some interest

* Why neither spot may fully work for what MLB wants

* Why MLB should turn back to ESPN

* How MLB is not getting its TV bang for its buck with Dodgers-Mets & Dodgers-Yankees with Apple Friday leadoff exclusives

* How MLB's owners' desire for a salary cap is linked to a national streaming package

* Why Around The Horn was a success, but not journalism

* The comparisons of ATH to Oprah or Letterman were a little much

* How will ESPN replace ATH

* What does the Justin Connolly hiring from Disney tell us about YouTube

* Disney feels YouTube should not be allowed to make the move

* TNT's French Open coverage feels big

* Reggie Miller & Kenny Albert reviews

* Why TV is driving college football and what's next

* After the NFL, which sport is trending up in United States

* Should the NBA have its lottery draw on live TV

* Why NBC's Premier League growth is a perfect example of how to boost a sport

* A tribute to the retiring Mark Packer

* Red Sox play-by-player Dave O'Brien and listening

* Harry the Cat, instant replay

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