sentences:  The new agreement began in 2018 and will run 15 seasons through the 2032 season.The deal will guarantee the St. Louis Cardinals more than $1 billion, including a 30% equity stake in the network.On December 14, 2017, as part of a merger between both companies, The Walt Disney Company announced plans to acquire all 22 regional Fox Sports networks from 21st Century Fox, including Fox Sports Midwest.