How to watch the Guardians on TV

[DCTribefan]

That part I get, but at the moment the contracts are the contracts so this would allow the people with the contracts to earn local revenues since majority of the non-blackouts would be local subscribers at the end of the day. Plus people can have an option to get both options and it would cost more so MLB and the contracted stations don't lose any money with this type of deal....

None of these options address the root problem of regional sports networks charging exorbitant amounts to cable carriers who pass along the hefty surcharges to customers and streaming carriers who elect not to pay the RSNs so it’s customers are left out in the cold.

 

[sportscoach]

None of these options address the root problem of regional sports networks charging exorbitant amounts to cable carriers who pass along the hefty surcharges to customers and streaming carriers who elect not to pay the RSNs so it’s customers are left out in the cold.

I get that part, but sports networks need to get with the memo that cable providers are going downhill as well...

 

[DCTribefan]

Not cheap but at least an option for streamers. Presumably, the closer you live to Cleveland, the higher the price.


More details from NY Post.

MLB in talks to launch nationwide streaming service for home games without cable TV

Major League Baseball is in talks to launch a nationwide video-streaming service that would enable fans to watch their teams’ hometown games without a cable-TV subscription, The Post has lear…

nypost.com

 

[Witness_JJ]

Extremely rare Manfred W (if he can pull it off).

 

[CATS44]

If MLBTV doesn't black out local teams, what incentive does any regional sports network have to pay for TV broadcast rights?

 

[sportscoach]

If MLBTV doesn't black out local teams, what incentive does any regional sports network have to pay for TV broadcast rights?

If this is done right, the MLB.tv subscriber will have to pay for the local station essentially and so the network will get their money at the end of the day, just not through a cable provider. I am thinking MLB is trying to find a way to get higher ratings and with people (especially the younger crowds) cutting cable, they want to get online access to the games to MLB.tv subscribers since if they don't, they will keep losing ratings...

 

[DCTribefan]

More details and speculation emerging.

https://ballparkdigest.com/2021/10/18/mlb-streaming-set-for-huge-reset/

 

[macbdog]

I haven't had cable in 20 years. I'll buy this the minute it comes out.

 

[Man Called X]

Really hope the NBA is paying attention too.

 

[sportscoach]

Really hope the NBA is paying attention too.

MLB.tv right now isn't even that bad since you can always watch the game like two hours later. I think the NBA is like 3 days later (hence why I didn't get it when I moved back to Ohio). If they can setup to where you can watch the local games without blackouts even if it's a monthly subscription, I personally think it would do really well...

 

[Man Called X]

MLB.tv right now isn't even that bad since you can always watch the game like two hours later. I think the NBA is like 3 days later (hence why I didn't get it when I moved back to Ohio). If they can setup to where you can watch the local games without blackouts even if it's a monthly subscription, I personally think it would do really well...

If I'm given a legitimate option to watch Cavs games aside from getting a $90 subscription, I'll pay for it.

Until then, shady IPTV will have to do.

 

[sportscoach]

If I'm given a legitimate option to watch Cavs games aside from getting a $90 subscription, I'll pay for it.

Until then, shady IPTV will have to do.

I doubt any subscription will be less than that, but if it's for the whole season/all the games without being blackedout then I am okay with spending 90-100 bucks for all the games...

 

[Man Called X]

I doubt any subscription will be less than that, but if it's for the whole season/all the games without being blackedout then I am okay with spending 90-100 bucks for all the games...

I'm fine with a $15-20 monthly fee, I'm not okay with paying $90 a month for cable or directv stream.

 

[Anglefan]

More details and speculation emerging.

https://ballparkdigest.com/2021/10/18/mlb-streaming-set-for-huge-reset/

I absolutely LOVE reading that these networks are struggling financially. What did they expect to happen by playing hardball and taking their stations off every possible option but 1-2 in each market? Fuck them, I hope the streaming service bombs.

I'm lucky that I live in Arizona and don't have to deal with the blackout of Cleveland sports, but it is annoying that the only team I cannot watch is the one in the market where I live.

 

[DCTribefan]

Although not an apples to apples comparison, I like how the NHL revamped its broadcast rights with ESPN+ televising nearly all out of market games for just $6.99/month. Sure I cannot watch the Blue Jackets due to blackout restrictions, but I’m thrilled to follow my beloved Washington Capitals and Ovechkin chasing Gretzky for a bargain price. Now if an MLB streaming service could offer local team games for under $20 monthly, I think it would take off in popularity.