MLB.tv Blackout - Truth in Advertising At Last!

A while back I wrote a post about Major Leage Baseball's archaic blackout policies which disallow fans from watching their own home team over streaming services.  One of the mnost annoying things was the marketing from Major Leaguye Baseball which promised fans the ability to "Watch Baseball Everywhere".  It looks like MLB has finally gotten the message:

Of course, thousands of unhappy subscribers and complaints may have had something to do with it.

Another Season of MLB's Ridiculous Blackout Policies

While watching my Mets lose their first Opening Day game in six years, the masochist in me decided to take a look at the MLB.tv subscription package for this year, so that I can be as connected as possible to every excruciating moment the Metropolitans are likely to put me through. My first impression was a good one, with the availability of high-definition video and a wide array of client devices, as well as audio feeds, fantasy player tracking, and DVR-type controls on some platforms. Then the ugly truth stuck me anew - YOU STILL CAN'T WATCH YOUR HOME TEAM PLAY LIVE!

Today's technologies have made streaming video ubiquitous, and Major League Baseball has been surprisingly adept in keeping up with the many available outlets for IP video. This year's MLB.tv package offers a wide array of viewing options for your subscription - iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch, Apple TV, PC, Roku, Boxee, Android, Samsung and LG televisions and more.

MLB Blackout Map