Fans annoyed as MLB games stream on Apple TV instead of MLB TV: "Good ways to make a few enemies"

MLB's Friday Night Baseball deal has attracted more annoyance from fans who took to social media to voice their frustration. The TV deal struck between MLB and Apple gives Apple TV the exclusive right to show baseball action throughout the country.The deal has been criticized by fans due to its restrictive nature. This is the second consecutive year that Apple has been given the league's rights. However, unlike last year, Apple TV+ membership is mandatory to view the games in 2023. Last season, Apple TV+ was free for all viewers.The cost of Apple TV+ is $6.99/£6.99 a month. Additionally, one subscribing to Apple One, a bundle of Apple services that includes Apple TV+, may pay $16.95/£16.95 per month for individual plans, while family subscriptions cost $32.95/£32.95 per month.Last year's coverage from Apple TV+ was met with a mixed response as the service tried to offer minimalist coverage with quality streaming products. However, what drew criticism this time around was the choice of commentary.MLB@MLBTwo of the biggest power threats in baseball. Will we see one of these guys homer tonight?Watch @BlueJays - @Yankees tonight at 7:05 PM ET on Apple TV+.(MLB x @Chevrolet) twitter.com/i/web/status/1…45643Two of the biggest power threats in baseball. Will we see one of these guys homer tonight?Watch @BlueJays - @Yankees tonight at 7:05 PM ET on Apple TV+.(MLB x @Chevrolet) twitter.com/i/web/status/1… https://t.co/q88B2V0bmZjeyzur@mrgandules@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet This is terrible, MLB. Games shouldn’t be on streaming services. Fuckin clown show MLB is.1@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet This is terrible, MLB. Games shouldn’t be on streaming services. Fuckin clown show MLB is.CalgaryCanuck🌻CONS are worse than Trudeau@CanuckCalgary@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet Apple TV+. Nope I won't be watching and I almost never miss a game. Same for my elderly parents. Good way to make a few enemies.9@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet Apple TV+😠. Nope I won't be watching and I almost never miss a game. Same for my elderly parents. Good way to make a few enemies.p - Linus Ullmark Enjoyer@TheMaster_Plan_@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet Another Apple TV game24@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet Another Apple TV game https://t.co/Ke3lGesmm8Kenny@baseball__etc@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet Grow the game by pissing off consumers. Especially those who have paid for MLB TV.MLB isn't getting just how many other entertainment choices there are nowadays and that people have limited funds.7@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet Grow the game by pissing off consumers. 👍Especially those who have paid for MLB TV.MLB isn't getting just how many other entertainment choices there are nowadays and that people have limited funds.TBet$@TBetsThrone@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet No we will not see it because we will not be watching Apple TV17@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet No we will not see it because we will not be watching Apple TVJets Pain@eatyoveggiesG@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet I will be listening on WFAN, thank you Apple5@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet I will be listening on WFAN, thank you AppleMartin Molloy@dylan555@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet Why is this not on MLB tv?? That's what I pay you for2@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet Why is this not on MLB tv?? That's what I pay you forJustAJerseyGirl🌹😸@JustAJerseyGir2@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet You’re a sellout!! What about older life long fans who can’t afford all these streaming channels!! Baseball is American! It should be free like it used to be! Never!!!3@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet You’re a sellout!! What about older life long fans who can’t afford all these streaming channels!! Baseball is American! It should be free like it used to be! Never!!!Football Man@SlumdogeMillio6@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet @MLB way to grow the game...by excluding people from watching the damn thing. Sort this situation out2@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet @MLB way to grow the game...by excluding people from watching the damn thing. Sort this situation outKDom@kdom26@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet I can't watch the fucking game because I used my free trial last year and I will not pay for apple tv. So annoying g to do at all but especially for a Friday night game. I pay for mlb.tv but can't watch it tonight. This really sucks.3@MLB @BlueJays @Yankees @chevrolet I can't watch the fucking game because I used my free trial last year and I will not pay for apple tv. So annoying g to do at all but especially for a Friday night game. I pay for mlb.tv but can't watch it tonight. This really sucks.MLB criticized for lack of &quot;growth&quot; through restrictive streamingWhen the World Baseball Classic for 2023 was announced, MLB promoted the notion that they wanted to &quot;grow the game&quot;. Somewhere through its TV deals, the league has stopped its own growth.The Apple TV+ deal is harsh on fans who have subscribed to MLB TV. Even though Apple TV+ will stream in 60 different countries, it is important for the league to recognize that baseball is America's sport.

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