Eric Fisher

New Jersey, New York

Newsletter Co-Author at Front Office Sports

Newsletter writer @FOS. Veteran journalist. Proud @stbonaventure alum. LinkedIn: https://t.co/2HW8KJDwun

Articles

Pritzker Was a Hard ‘No’ on Bears Stadium. Now Maybe Not

6 days ago | frontofficesports.com | Margaret Fleming |Eric Fisher

As the Bears are turning their attention back to suburban Arlington Heights as a site for a new domed stadium, there is reportedly more discussion happening with state officials about potential public funding than previously understood. Gov. J.B. Pritzker has previously and tersely said, “Right now, there’s no building any new stadiums” in Illinois.
Shohei Ohtani Will Give Dodgers Free Trade Deadline Boost

1 week ago | frontofficesports.com | Eric Fisher

The Dodgers’ biggest pickup at the upcoming trade deadline could be a star player already on the club roster. Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani faced hitters earlier this week in a practice pitching setting, the first time he has done so since undergoing major ligament surgery in September 2023, while still with the Angels.
SEC Push for More CFP Power Draws Congressional Attention

1 week ago | frontofficesports.com | Eric Fisher

The accelerating separation of the SEC from the rest of college sports is becoming even more stark as commissioner Greg Sankey has taken several fresh shots against two other power conferences—as well as the broader status quo. Amid ongoing discussion about a potential further expansion of the College Football Playoff and a move to a straight-seeding model for 2025, Sankey criticized the Big 12 and ACC, which both supported the shift.
Maple Leafs Cut Ties With President As Cup Drought Continues

1 week ago | frontofficesports.com | Eric Fisher

The Maple Leafs, the NHL’s most valuable franchise and essentially the Yankees or Cowboys of Canadian pro sports, are once more searching for answers after another early playoff exit has led to the dismissal of team president and alternate governor Brendan Shanahan. The team, worth an estimated $3.8 billion, said Thursday it would not renew Shanahan’s contract after 11 years at the helm.
Skenes Blockbuster Trade Buzz Is Building. Will Pirates Cash In?

1 week ago | frontofficesports.com | Eric Fisher

Just a year into the big league career of Paul Skenes, the star Pirates pitcher is already the subject of fast-growing trade talk. While the club is steadfastly denying it, the ongoing chatter shows the massive surplus value Skenes offers Pittsburgh—or any other franchise.
Disney Sues YouTube for Poaching Exec With Deep ESPN Ties

1 week ago | frontofficesports.com | Eric Fisher |Ben Horney

A seemingly straightforward executive move in sports media has snowballed into a lawsuit between two titans. ESPN parent company Disney has sued YouTube TV and longtime Disney exec Justin Connolly over his move to the Google-owned streamer to a newly created role as global head of media and sports.
MLB Weighs Olympic Participation After NFL Flag Football Approval

2 weeks ago | frontofficesports.com | Eric Fisher

This week’s approval of active NFL players competing in the 2028 Summer Olympics, one that still has plenty of unresolved layers, could be a mere prelude to an even more complex situation: the presence of MLB players.
NBC Eyes MLB Rights, Looks to Own Sunday Nights Year-Round

2 weeks ago | frontofficesports.com | Eric Fisher

A seemingly obvious match between a sports league and a broadcast network could be drawing closer to reality. NBC Sports has tendered an official bid for Major League Baseball rights, according to The Wall Street Journal, including Sunday night and postseason inventory. That report confirmed prior Front Office Sports reporting of ongoing talks between the Comcast-owned network and the league.
Roger Goodell’s Tenure May Extend Again As NFL Eyes New Deal

2 weeks ago | frontofficesports.com | Eric Fisher

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. NFL owners are discussing a potential multiyear contract extension for commissioner Roger Goodell, according to Front Office Sports sources, a move that, if completed, would extend the tenure of one of the longest-serving leaders in major pro sports and also keep him around for a series of key upcoming league initiatives. The matter, while still in development, did not formally come up at this week’s spring meetings in Minnesota.
MLB Rivalry Weekend Sparks Increased Attendance, Viewership

2 weeks ago | frontofficesports.com | Eric Fisher

MLB is entering the all-important Memorial Day weekend with significant momentum in attendance and viewership, thanks to some power teams and a successful introduction of its Rivalry Weekend promotion. The long holiday weekend is often a starting point for when these key metrics for the league begin to pick up meaningfully for the critical summer months. This year, however, the league has benefited from a sizable early bump compared to last year.