SAN FRANCISCO (NEWSnet/AP) — Comcast has announced a blackout affecting 15 regional sports networks offered by Bally Sports.

The cutoff affects games played by a dozen Major League Baseball teams in nine states. Diamond Sports Group, which distributes the networks under the Bally name, calls  the blackout “disappointing” and blamed Comcast for refusing to “engage in substantive discussions.”

Comcast said Diamond has declined several  offers, such as allowing Diamond to renew its agreement with Comcast for one year. As a result, Comcast said, it no longer held rights to the sports broadcasts and has no choice for the cut-off.

Comcast plans to credit customers for cost associated with the broadcasts. Most will receive an automatic monthly credit of $8 to $10.

MLB teams affected by the blackout: Atlanta Braves,Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels.

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