07/09/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/09/2026 16:07
TNT Sports continues to build momentum for its MLB coverage, delivering its most-watched start ever for the MLB Tuesday franchise since its launch in 2022.
Highlights of 2026 MLB regular season coverage across TNT Sports' networks include:
TNT Sports' coverage of the 2026 MLB regular season is averaging 466,000 viewers across TBS, truTV and HBO Max through its first half of the season (15 games), up 21% vs. 2025. Additionally, Women 2+ viewership is up 41% vs. 2025, helping drive audience growth heading into the second half of the season, and later, MLB Postseason.
TNT Sports' social media portfolio - including Bleacher Report, House of Highlights and B/R Walk-Off - has generated more than 1.6 billion views of baseball content thus far this season, marking a 104% increase vs. 2025. B/R Walk-Off, Bleacher Report's dedicated baseball vertical, continues to gain momentum with its most socially viewed season ever, delivering a 108% surge in views vs. 2025 and a 37% year-over-year increase in impressions.
Following the MLB All-Star break, coverage resumes Tuesday, July 21, at 6:30 p.m. ET with a marquee National League showdown as Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and the NL-leading Los Angeles Dodgers take on Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Alex Faust and Jeff Francoeur will have the call, while MLB Leadoff begins at 6 p.m. ET with host Lauren Shehadi joined by analysts Pedro Martinez, Jimmy Rollins and Curtis Granderson.
This October, TNT Sports' coverage of the 2026 MLB season will culminate with exclusive coverage of the 2026 American League Division Series and 2026 American League Championship Series across TBS, truTV and HBO Max.