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cbayer

(146,218 posts) Sat Oct 12, 2013, 11:51 AM Oct 2013

Is there any way to watch post-season baseball without cable or satellite TV?

I tried to sign up for MLB.tv last night.

Well, actually, I paid for it. But it didn't work and when I read the fine print, I discovered that I can't get it if I am in the US. So what did I pay $24.95 for?

Am I missing something here?

Is is true that everyone in the US who gets their TV over the air or through the internet is effectively shut out from watching the games?

That seems grossly unfair.

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Is there any way to watch post-season baseball without cable or satellite TV? (Original Post) cbayer Oct 2013 OP

Try this maybe BootinUp Oct 2013 #1

That's some kind of "companion" coverage that supplements the show if you are watching on cbayer Oct 2013 #3

So now someone telling me the at bat app from MLB will get you video of TBS Kingofalldems Oct 2013 #5

I was subscribing to AtBat for radio coverage during the regular season Auggie Oct 2013 #7

The problem is I really wanted to watch it on the TV, but I guess the little screen will have to do. cbayer Oct 2013 #8

I saw that on their site. I would call that 800 number and get a refund. Kingofalldems Oct 2013 #2

I emailed them, but will call today. cbayer Oct 2013 #4

You can web stream the cable channels. GoCubsGo Oct 2013 #6

Thanks! I just tried to get through that and hit some walls. cbayer Oct 2013 #9

Thanks to everyone who tried to help. No success, but this whole situation galls me. cbayer Oct 2013 #10

BootinUp

(47,201 posts)

1. Try this maybe

Reply to cbayer (Original post)

Sat Oct 12, 2013, 12:13 PM

Oct 2013

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/subscriptions/index.jsp?product=pstv&affiliateId=PSTVREDIRECT

cbayer

(146,218 posts)

3. That's some kind of "companion" coverage that supplements the show if you are watching on

Reply to BootinUp (Reply #1)

Sat Oct 12, 2013, 12:28 PM

Oct 2013

TBS (or something).

It doesn't really give you the game.

Kingofalldems

(38,497 posts)

5. So now someone telling me the at bat app from MLB will get you video of TBS

Reply to cbayer (Reply #3)

Sat Oct 12, 2013, 01:34 PM

Oct 2013

and also radio coverage. For IPhone or IPad.

Auggie

(31,209 posts)

7. I was subscribing to AtBat for radio coverage during the regular season

Reply to Kingofalldems (Reply #5)

Sat Oct 12, 2013, 05:28 PM

Oct 2013

and it worked great.

Be warned it appears much more difficult to cancel your subscription than to begin it. I couldn't find any control on the website and surmise cancellation happens by email only. Really odd. By the time I got to this -- Oct 2nd -- I had already been billed $2.99 for the month of October with no chance of refund. $2.99 is no big deal. But I cancelled my PayPal account just to be sure I'm not charged again. And I don't think I sign up for next season.

cbayer

(146,218 posts)

8. The problem is I really wanted to watch it on the TV, but I guess the little screen will have to do.

Reply to Kingofalldems (Reply #5)

Sun Oct 13, 2013, 01:31 PM

Oct 2013

Radio I'm getting through the Sirius and it's ok so far. Reminds me of my early childhood.

Kingofalldems

(38,497 posts)

2. I saw that on their site. I would call that 800 number and get a refund.

Reply to cbayer (Original post)

Sat Oct 12, 2013, 12:18 PM

Oct 2013

Games are available 90 minutes after completion but that is pretty weak. Hope you can get a refund. BTW, Fox is carrying the ALCS.

cbayer

(146,218 posts)

4. I emailed them, but will call today.

Reply to Kingofalldems (Reply #2)

Sat Oct 12, 2013, 12:29 PM

Oct 2013

Thanks for the heads up about Fox. I can probably get that OTA.

GoCubsGo

(32,098 posts)

6. You can web stream the cable channels.

Reply to cbayer (Original post)

Sat Oct 12, 2013, 05:19 PM

Oct 2013

Here is a good place to start: http://www.tvpc.com/ChannelList.php

There are several TBS choices. Just be aware that a lot of these sites have tons of ads. Don't be fooled by the ones that tell you that you need to update some software, like your media player or flash. Just click on the "X" (some are really tiny), and they will go away.

cbayer

(146,218 posts)

9. Thanks! I just tried to get through that and hit some walls.

Reply to GoCubsGo (Reply #6)

Sun Oct 13, 2013, 07:44 PM

Oct 2013

I think I'm just going to listen to the radio.

cbayer

(146,218 posts)

10. Thanks to everyone who tried to help. No success, but this whole situation galls me.

Reply to cbayer (Original post)

Tue Oct 15, 2013, 02:31 PM

Oct 2013

The fact that regular people who get their TV OTA can't watch some of these games seems really unfair.

Baseball is the game of the people, imo. There should be a rule that everyone who can access free television should be able to access post-season games.

Anyway, i've resorted to listening on Sirius radio, which has taken me back in time and is not bad at all.

Geaux Sox!! Geaux Dodgers!!

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