For Comcast subscribers who are avid baseball fans, recent changes in carriage agreements have left them without their local Major League Baseball teams on TV. The agreement between Comcast and Diamond Sports Group, which owns 18 regional sports networks, has expired. As a result, Comcast customers in over a dozen markets are unable to watch their beloved teams play.
With the rise of streaming services, consumers now have more options than ever before. Instead of buying a whole bundle of channels, they can choose only what they want to watch. Some fans have turned to pirating games as a result of these changes. However, some sports teams have started selling their rights to local broadcasting affiliates instead of regional sports networks. This shift allows fans to access games through cable or even with a basic antenna, providing free access to a broader audience. It’s reminiscent of how sports were watched in the ’70s and ’80s.
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