YouTube TV Doubles Down on Controversial World Series Partnership in Expanded MLB Deal

Live TV streaming service will 'present' World Series for 2 more years

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If you thought the “World Series presented by YouTube TV” was a mouthful last fall, you’ll now have two more years to get used to the moniker.

The live TV streaming service and Major League Baseball have expanded their groundbreaking, yet controversial partnership in a new deal that will see YouTube TV return to “present” the World Series in 2018 and 2019, as well as incorporate the brand further into games during a new season-long sponsorship.

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