MANKATO, Minn. - s4story -- The American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB) today announced new and renewed broadcast agreements with RYZ, Bally's Corporation, NLSE, FTF Sports (For the Fans), and SLVR Sports and Entertainment, expanding the league's national and international media footprint across digital and linear platforms.

Under the terms of the agreements, RYZ, NLSE, FTF Sports, and SLVR will carry a slate of AAPB regular season and postseason games, along with coverage of the Baseball Champions League (BCL). Bally's Corporation will exclusively feature Baseball Champions League broadcasts on their Bally Sports Live apps (iPhone, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV), ballysports.com

The deal with RYZ represents a renewal of an existing partnership, continuing the strong collaboration between the league and the innovative sports media platform. RYZ viewers will continue to enjoy high-quality game coverage, digital exclusives, and behind-the-scenes AAPB content throughout the 2026 season.

"These partnerships reflect the increasing demand for AAPB baseball and our commitment to bringing fans closer to the game," said Joshua Schaub, Commissioner of the American Association of Professional Baseball. "By working with RYZ, Bally's Corporation, NLSE, FTF Sports, and SLVR, in addition to our already existing partners including Gray Media and Unbeaten, we're ensuring broader access to our games across more screens and more markets than ever before." The expanded distribution is projected to drive viewership growth from 10 million in 2025 to 18 million in 2026. The 2026 distribution slate also represents the largest footprint for distribution in league history.

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The agreements strengthen the AAPB's position as the premier MLB Partner League and underscore its role in growing the sport through strategic media distribution and international collaboration.

Broadcast schedules and platform-specific details will be announced closer to Opening Day.

About the American Association of Professional Baseball
The American Association of Professional Baseball (http://www.aabaseball.com) and (www.aabaseball.tv) is a Major League Baseball Partner League that operates in nine states and one Canadian province. Formed in 2006, the league consists of twelve member clubs with many beginning play in 1993. Through the 2025 season, 483 player contracts have been transferred to MLB organizations. In addition, 60 AAPB alumni have reached the Majors, including 17 participating in 2025.