Original: In September 2000 , Major League Baseball concluded a six year , $ 2.5 billion contract with Fox to show Saturday baseball , the All-Star Game , selected Division Series games and exclusive coverage of the League Championship Series and World Series .
Simplified: In September 2000 , Major League Baseball and FOX signed a 6-year contract to air Saturday baseball , the All-Star Game , selected Division Series games , and exclusive coverage of the League Championship Series and the World Series .