Big Hurtin Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Just saw during the Apple event that they are going to air 2 games exclusively on Apple TV+ on Fridays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 And I pay for MLB.TV (when there's no lockout) why??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 More money for MLB and less access for fans. How lovely... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Does this mean an Apple game isn't available to the local markets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 MLB always trying to hurt their fanbase. Unless they will be free on the app this is so dumb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 1 minute ago, southsider2k5 said: Does this mean an Apple game isn't available to the local markets? That's the question I want answered as well. Does exclusive mean Apple TV only and no other access? If fans still get a local broadcast then it's not a big issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 The more I think about it the more it feels like another form of a blackout. Baseball needs more access, not less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Just what I was afraid of. Push your fans further away. Well done MLB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 You would think all these TV deals being announced that there is urgency on the owners side to get a deal done soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 43 minutes ago, Tnetennba said: Just what I was afraid of. Push your fans further away. Well done MLB. We really do root for the absolute stupidest group of sports owners. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralChamps21 Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 So the two Friday games against the Yankees are going to be on Apple TV+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 How much does Apple TV+ cost? Honestly not even aware of what it is. I assume this is something we'll need to subscribe to get access to the handful of Sox games that are on this each year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Lmao just the email from apple, I'm sure they are telling mlb they better figure it out right f-in now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Parkman Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 the NHL and NFL are doing this too. It's just a matter of time before it becomes commonplace throughout all sports. I thought I saw that TNF will be an Amazon Prime exclusive going forward and every team plays one Thursday game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 3 hours ago, ChiSox59 said: How much does Apple TV+ cost? Honestly not even aware of what it is. I assume this is something we'll need to subscribe to get access to the handful of Sox games that are on this each year? Apple TV the service is like another Hulu, Netflix, Disney+. You'd have to subscribe just to get the few Sox games they would get exclusive rights to. I'm sure the deal has been in the works for a long time, but announcing what amounts to less/more difficult access to baseball during a lockout already threatening a large chunk of the season is damned tone deaf. We need more legal online access, not more blackouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Terrible idea. If this goes thru I am moving to Moscow. This is the worst idea since flushable wipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 4 hours ago, ChiSox59 said: How much does Apple TV+ cost? Honestly not even aware of what it is. I assume this is something we'll need to subscribe to get access to the handful of Sox games that are on this each year? Apple TV is $4.99 a month after a 7 day free trial and you may need hardware to run it. My Sony Tv runs android Tv and so Apple TV is the one service I can’t get on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 the only positive is it'll be neat to see games in 4k i totally expect since MLB will be producing the games that they won't bother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Tnetennba said: Apple TV the service is like another Hulu, Netflix, Disney+. You'd have to subscribe just to get the few Sox games they would get exclusive rights to. I'm sure the deal has been in the works for a long time, but announcing what amounts to less/more difficult access to baseball during a lockout already threatening a large chunk of the season is damned tone deaf. We need more legal online access, not more blackouts. Yah. Pay enough for mlb.tv; crazy to take away access. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Balta1701 said: Apple TV is $4.99 a month after a 7 day free trial and you may need hardware to run it. My Sony Tv runs android Tv and so Apple TV is the one service I can’t get on it. Pretty cheap at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 15 minutes ago, ChiSox59 said: Pretty cheap at least. I’m surprised it’s that cheap honestly. It’s not terrible, but another annoying cost if you wouldn’t otherwise consume the platform’s content. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Tnetennba said: Apple TV the service is like another Hulu, Netflix, Disney+. You'd have to subscribe just to get the few Sox games they would get exclusive rights to. I'm sure the deal has been in the works for a long time, but announcing what amounts to less/more difficult access to baseball during a lockout already threatening a large chunk of the season is damned tone deaf. We need more legal online access, not more blackouts. With the carrier fees that go into my cable bill already, I will be damned before pay Apple money for games I should already get and that they are taking from me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 About 4 million per team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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