Look at Arizona or San Diego for examples. They'll have a local only version of MLB.TV and will work with cable/satellite providers to get the games on there. It'll be MLB Advanced Media running the show (same group as MLB Network; owned by the teams).
So, if it works like the D-backs, then I believe it's an in-market-only DTC option (DBACK.tv) and then MLB.tv for out of market? Assuming I understand that right. For me, I guess that means I am most likely not escaping MLB.tv.
"The Cardinals are financially prepared to hand their rights to MLB and will broadcast all 162 games next year regardless of their TV partner, a source said."
Excited to finally have a chance to watch them lose without having to deal with blackouts
I do not know what this means for me in NW Arkansas. I have been able to watch80-90% of their games through our local cable provider (Cox), although many nationally televised games are blacked out. That seems silly to me since I'm over 6 hours away. Watching the Cardinals is my sole reason for not cutting the cord.
I live in blackout valley (Iowa) and I would just love to have a legal way for me to watch the Cardinals without having to pay $80+ for sat tv or some equivalent.
Lived on the west coast once upon a time and I LOVED MLB.TV for watching the games. Can we just end it? Why is MLB shooting itself in the foot?
The league wants to sell all the tv rights collectively and get rid of blackouts but many teams signed contracts lasting into the 2030s they can’t get out of and in some cases don’t want to get out of. Manfed is optimistic it’ll happen by 2028 but I don’t see how.
well, perhaps I did something incorrect when I tried to do it... I'll give it a shot again this year when the season rolls around! :) thanks for checking!
So forgive the stupid question but how will we be able to watch them when sping training starts up? Last year I had fubo and it carred fanduel, do I just get an app now and another subscription?
Not a stupid question at all. Mainly because I don’t even know the answer to that right now 😂 as unsatisfactory an answer as it is I still think it’s “to-be-determined”.
It's still up in the air on who will actually run things. If the league takes over, you'll either buy a local version of MLB.TV or they'll eventually try to get the games on cable/satellite/etc.
Just end blackout restrictions on MLB TV. I'm out of market and it's a fantastic product for me. Plus it's free with T-Maybe.
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All nine teams have officially terminated their contracts with Main Street (FanDuel).
Thanks for the update!
This doesn't prevent them from signing new ones with them, but allows them to be more nimble if FDSN declares bankruptcy.
Correct, they can renegotiate. But the tone of the past few days suggests the Cardinals at least are ready to jump to MLB.
For the uninitiated, what does this mean for fans and access to broadcasts if MLB takes over the rights?
Look at Arizona or San Diego for examples. They'll have a local only version of MLB.TV and will work with cable/satellite providers to get the games on there. It'll be MLB Advanced Media running the show (same group as MLB Network; owned by the teams).
The local blackout on full MLB.TV remains.
So, if it works like the D-backs, then I believe it's an in-market-only DTC option (DBACK.tv) and then MLB.tv for out of market? Assuming I understand that right. For me, I guess that means I am most likely not escaping MLB.tv.
That's correct. MLB.tv remains as is no matter who broadcasts the Cardinals (presumably if and until MLB gets all the local rights at least).
"The Cardinals are financially prepared to hand their rights to MLB and will broadcast all 162 games next year regardless of their TV partner, a source said."
Excited to finally have a chance to watch them lose without having to deal with blackouts
I do not know what this means for me in NW Arkansas. I have been able to watch80-90% of their games through our local cable provider (Cox), although many nationally televised games are blacked out. That seems silly to me since I'm over 6 hours away. Watching the Cardinals is my sole reason for not cutting the cord.
fwiw VPN + mlb tv is cheaper than cable
I don't know why I hadn't thought of that, although I don't know how much mlb tv is. Thanks for the idea!
Good. End Fanduel/Bally or whatever you wanna call it. Should be available on all streaming platforms.
I live in blackout valley (Iowa) and I would just love to have a legal way for me to watch the Cardinals without having to pay $80+ for sat tv or some equivalent.
Lived on the west coast once upon a time and I LOVED MLB.TV for watching the games. Can we just end it? Why is MLB shooting itself in the foot?
The league wants to sell all the tv rights collectively and get rid of blackouts but many teams signed contracts lasting into the 2030s they can’t get out of and in some cases don’t want to get out of. Manfed is optimistic it’ll happen by 2028 but I don’t see how.
here's hoping!
FDSN offered the Cardinals direct to consumer last year, and that option will remain with whoever does the broadcasts.
I tried this and I was blacked out
Just put in the ZIP for Des Moines into FDSN, and you get Cards, Royals, and Brewers currently through them (plus NHL and basketball).
well, perhaps I did something incorrect when I tried to do it... I'll give it a shot again this year when the season rolls around! :) thanks for checking!
FFS
So forgive the stupid question but how will we be able to watch them when sping training starts up? Last year I had fubo and it carred fanduel, do I just get an app now and another subscription?
Not a stupid question at all. Mainly because I don’t even know the answer to that right now 😂 as unsatisfactory an answer as it is I still think it’s “to-be-determined”.
It's still up in the air on who will actually run things. If the league takes over, you'll either buy a local version of MLB.TV or they'll eventually try to get the games on cable/satellite/etc.
Does this mean I’ll be able to stream cardinals games where I live in Chicago finally?!
If you're in Chicago you've been able to get them via MLB.TV for years except when we play a Chicago team. That doesn't change.