A hearing in Houston could alter the landscape of MLB broadcasting. Here are a few of the many moving parts.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/1139593

NFL is really the only league that doesn’t suffer from the problem of regional sports networks. Hopefully with the recent bankruptcy ruling against Diamond/Bally Sports, the other major sports leagues can move to a direct to consumer model so fans can actually watch their local team without spending $150/month or blackouts.

  • Randall_PotatoEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I can’t wait for the direct to consumer model for MLB and NBA.

    I subscribe to Extra Innings and League Pass every year. I tried using a VPN to stream my local team’s NBA games this year, and quickly found out that the NBA app now detects you’re using a VPN to skirt regional blackouts and won’t allow you to watch any games at all until your turn off the VPN. Was surprised MLB app didn’t also implement that this year, but I’m sure it will next year.

    And that $150 per month pricetag for cable + the requisite sports packages to watch your local team is right on point. Ridiculous.