Topic overview
In brief
- Netflix is expanding its partnership with MLB to include scripted shows.
- A new drama series about the New York Yankees is in development.
- The series aims to explore multiple eras of the team's history.
Summary
In December 2025, Major League Baseball (MLB) announced a three-year partnership with Netflix, which included various collaborative projects. This partnership has expanded from live game broadcasts to scripted shows, indicating a significant shift in how sports content is produced and consumed. Recently, reports emerged that Netflix is working on a new drama series centered around the New York Yankees, one of the most storied franchises in baseball history. The series is expected to explore multiple eras of the team's history, showcasing key moments and figures that have defined the Yankees over the years.
The project is being developed by MLB Studios in collaboration with Aggregate Films, a production company led by actor and director Jason Bateman. Josh Wakely, a notable director, screenwriter, and producer, is also involved in the project, having developed the concept for the series. Wakely is known for his work on various high-profile projects, including an upcoming series about the life of Muhammad Ali for Prime Video. However, specific details regarding the release date of the Yankees series on Netflix have not yet been disclosed.