This is a real setback for people who use YouTube TV to watch out-of-market baseball. MLB.TV has been an important part of sports streaming, and many subscribers thought that adding more ESPN channels to YouTube TV would also bring MLB’s package.

YouTube TV won a major deal, integrating ESPN/Fox/NBCU streaming-only content directly into its platform. This promises simpler viewing and cheaper sports bundles.

Streaming customers regain access to sports and other Disney content. But if this spat left a bad taste in your mouth, we have a few suggestions for YouTube TV alternatives.

Disney contract dispute ended on Nov. 14 after ESPN and other networks were blacked out on the streaming platform starting Oct. 30.

Disney now expects its standoff with YouTube TV to last longer than hoped, keeping ESPN, ABC and other networks off the platform.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Disney and YouTube TV reached a deal after a long blackout, but sports fans may miss out if more carriage disputes pop up next year.

ESPN, ABC and other Disney TV networks are coming back to YouTube TV, after the media conglomerate and Google reached a deal on pricing and terms for a renewed carriage deal.

The agreement also includes access to ESPN's new direct-to-consumer service at no additional cost to YouTube TV subscribers, Disney said.