MLB Extra Innings Question

by natteringnabob on Apr 2, 2008 7:06 AM PDT

So, if anyone has DirecTV, this week has a free preview of MLB-EI. For those who have experienced this...

Are local teams blocked out even when their game ISN'T on local TV? Specifically if the A's game is not otherwise televised, will it be blacked out on MLB-EI too? (I think only 1 Giants game isn't televised this year, at least as of now).

I'm wondering if the "freeview" plays by the same rules as will be in effect during the season. I think so, but wouldn't be surprised if MLB let the blackouts slide during the preview.

Thanks!

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Blackout

I live in the Mariners region and their opener was blacked out on League Pass. I don't believe they blackout games if the game is not broadcast locally. Another thing to note is that on opening day you could choose the home or away broadcast but last night I only got the Dogers feed.

by malarky on Apr 2, 2008 7:53 AM PDT reply actions

If it IS being broadcast locally, it will almost always be blacked out on Extra Innings.

If it ISN'T being broadcast locally, it will be broadcast providing it is on the schedule.

(this is my experience, I've subscribed for the last 3 years)

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by oooreebay on Apr 2, 2008 8:49 AM PDT reply actions

yeah this is my 2nd year subscribing and the game are blacked out if broadcast locally but are televised if they aren't shown locally

i woulud highly recommend subscribing its more than worth it

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by Osama91w9 on Apr 2, 2008 9:04 AM PDT reply actions

Thanks to each

A's fans must be big into MLB-EI then. As will we in a few years, probably.

by natteringnabob on Apr 2, 2008 9:44 AM PDT reply actions

Is this a new rule?

One reason to get this thing is to avoid the silly Yankees-Red Sox game every Saturday; now this:

(from DirecTV)

FOX NETWORK BLACKOUT INFORMATION: For every Saturday of the regular season, the FOX Television Network has the exclusive national rights to broadcast games up until 7:00pm ET (4:00pm PT). So, while you will not receive Major League Baseball games on your MLB EXTRA INNINGS channels any of those Saturday mornings or afternoons, you will receive the available Saturday night games that begin after 7:00pm ET (4:00pm PT). For Saturday morning and afternoon games, check out the FOX Network local schedule.

by natteringnabob on Apr 2, 2008 12:12 PM PDT reply actions