Yes, I think blackouts are sticking point for Apple because it is a terrible user experience. Their MLB Friday games are not subject to blackout rules, which is

Yes, I think blackouts are sticking point for Apple because it is a terrible user experience. Their MLB Friday games are not subject to blackout rules, which is different from the MLB app experience. Sports are an interesting approach for Apple, but in a way it makes sense as it is an area that has the opportunity to be disrupted. People loves sports but the consumption of sports can be a frustrating experience. Many leagues still do not have a good streaming experience and the leagues that do, such as MLB, are subject to blackout rules. If Apple can cut through the red tape to eliminate blackout rules and create a white-labeled app experience for sports leagues it might be lucrative for Apple and beneficial to the league and their fans.