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It's the blackouts that kill you in the US. You can't watch your local team over the net because of that and most (all?) local games are broadcast on cable only
by adestefan 15y ago
It's the blackouts that kill you in the US. You can't watch your local team over the net because of that and most (all?) local games are broadcast on cable only networks. I fell really bad for the people in Iowa. They're blacked out from 5 markets.
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- corin_ 15y agoYeah, I've noticed that when I'm in LA, and while I guess it's annoying for most people, a cheap VPN could bypass the issues for anyone at all techie. (I've never really been that fussed when out there, if the Dodgers are playing at home then I'll be at every game, and if they're away I just don't watch, there's better things to do during a short trip to LA than sit in my hotel room.) Blackouts are basically MLB's way of saying to networks "yeah, we want to monetise this area, but we'll put blackouts in for you so you don't lose customers", right? In which case I would expect there to be a point when MLB decide they can afford to piss off traditional media and remove blackouts - though when that will happen, god knows.