2022 Season | Series #13 | Tigers @ Guardians | May 19-21, 2022

[CATS44]

That smarts.

 

[DCTribefan]

Well, the home stand telecast has ended for me and probably a number of other regular posters. Bally Sports, that lovable Sinclair Sports network, is no longer available to Spectrum internet only subscribers like me. Through a previous “loophole,” Spectrum internet subscribers could watch Guardians, Cavaliers, and Blue Jackets’ game broadcasts live in real time. No more, alas as it appears Spectrum management has pulled the plug on us as word spread among Spectrum subscribers. It was nice while it lasted but I’m not about to drop YouTube TV and subscribe to Spectrum cable just to get Bally Sports. See article below.

CORD-CUTTER CONFIDENTIAL
By Jared Newman, TechHive MAY 18, 2022 3:00 AM PDT

Jared Newman / Foundry


Update: As of Friday afternoon, May 20, this trick no longer appears to work, with video streams from Bally Sports showing an error message while logged in via Spectrum. It was fun while it lasted. Original story continues below.
Of all the tricks I’ve written about for lowering your streaming TV bill, this one involving Spectrum and regional Bally Sports networks is by far the strangest.

This week, I discovered that Spectrum internet customers can watch in-market Major League Baseball games and other Bally Sports coverage for free without a pay TV subscription. All you need to do is log into the Bally Sports app with your Spectrum credentials, and you’ll have access to the live channel and full game replays.
Most internet providers only offer access to the Bally Sports app’s live stream if you’re paying for the cable channel as part of a full TV package, so it’s unclear why Spectrum customers can get it for free. Neither Spectrum nor Sinclair, which owns those channels, have responded to a request for comment.

Want to watch MLB games for free? Spectrum internet may be all you need

The Bally Sports app is currently streaming free in-market MLB games for Spectrum internet subscribers, with no TV package needed.

www.techhive.com

 

[eChameleon]

No more, alas as it appears Spectrum management has pulled the plug on us as word spread among Spectrum subscribers. It was nice while it lasted but I’m not about to drop YouTube TV and subscribe to Spectrum cable just to get Bally Sports.

My parents are looking to drop Spectrum cable TV for YouTube TV, is it good stuff?

 

[CATS44]

I doubt we will see Skubal anymore tonight.

 

[N7RobBob]

I won't pay for their shitty app. Streams were awful anyways.

 

[CATS44]

Nice diving stop behind first by Miller.

 

[CATS44]

Lets get Civale some runs...

 

[KilgoreTrout]

Why can’t this team hit anymore?

 

[CATS44]

Hedges greets the new pitcher with a double off the wall in LC.

 

[CATS44]

Speed

 

[KilgoreTrout]

Hedges got a hit!

 

[DCTribefan]

My parents are looking to drop Spectrum cable TV for YouTube TV, is it good stuff?

Highly recommend YoutubeTV even without access to Bally Sports going forward. Since cutting the cord, I’ve cut my overall TV viewing costs nearly in half. I’ve applied those savings toward streaming channels with content I actually watch, e.g., Apple+ and basic Hulu. During hockey regular season, I subscribe to ESPN+ to watch dozens of games each week.

 

[CATS44]

On the board!

 

[Kiddo]

Matt underwood making no sense, he’s saying if they rule out can the Guardians then challenge that his foot was off the bag. Lol

 

[CATS44]

That was fast!