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On the 40-minute podcast, Andrew Marchand and John Ourand are reunited for their monthly Main Event. Here’s what you need to know.

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* The reasons ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro may not want to succeed Bob Iger as Disney CEO

* Ourand explains TNT Sports chairman Luis Silberwasser’s plans

* How MLB might re-sell ESPN’s opt-out package

* How MLB is gearing up for 2028 when all of its rights are up

* MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says it wants to look global for its 2028

* How Fox Sports could pivot to more partnerships

* Why Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will have their third director in four years

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