Yankees, WFAN extend radio rights deal

The Yankees and WFAN revealed an "extension of their contract" for radio rights. The terms were not disclosed, but sources said that it "would extend into the 2030s." WFAN was paying the Yankees between $15-20M per season on the last deal. The decision to "remain with the FAN shows the strength and reach of the station." It also demonstrates the Yankees’ "belief in the medium for the long term as opposed to trying some sort of streaming route." Meanwhile, MSG Networks' Brendan Burke has emerged as the "leading candidate to succeed" John Sterling as Yankees radio play-by-play broadcaster. Sterling is "not going anywhere quite yet, but the plan for succession has begun" (N.Y. POST, 7/27).