Watchdog

This is a re-written, re-posted version of a story from Tuesday that I since have gotten further clarification on:

The most recent spat between MLB and ESPN has been resolved, with ESPN agreeing to make regular references to the fact the division series will be on TBS in addition to ESPN radio.

In return, ESPN will be allowed to have its customary on-site set at the World Series, unlike at the All-Star Game, when it was banned during a different disagreement with MLB.

The details of how it will work - including references to TBS on both SportsCenter and Baseball Tonight - is spelled out in amusing detail in a staff memo sent Monday and obtained by WatchDog Tuesday.

I'll spare you all that, but apparently it's important to get it all right. That staff e-mail warns: "We have to be very detailed on this because 'one mistake' and we're done.''

Bud Selig is watching!

(Update: Here's ESPN's statement on all this:

"Every time we cover a major event, we work with our partner to determine set location. We offered to MLB that we would provide network references, including ESPN Radio, as part of reports on the Division Series and LCS. We continue to work productively and in concert with MLB to serve fans.'')