MLB 2022: Playing Ball, But Is Anyone Still Watching?

[Kepler]

TIL that Ken Griffey Jr is the 4th highest paid player on the Reds roster.

People are using it as LOLReds but just as with Bobby Bonilla Day it misses the point.

 

[Spartanforlife4]

https://twitter.com/pitchingninja/status/1640113084277686278?s=46&t=ts_LUJokwZFJ8zBRgGpPbw

A’s and Giants and all four umpires believe second out of the 6th inning is the third out, despite it only being the third batter grounding into a fielders choice.

They did eventually come back out and finish the top half of the 6th.

 

[SonofSouthie]

The Giants first 8 games are against the AL?!

 

[MissThundercat]

People are using it as LOLReds but just as with Bobby Bonilla Day it misses the point.

Wasn't this part of a deferred payment plan?

 

[Spartanforlife4]

The schedule format changed this year. Every team will now play eachother.

13x vs division
6x vs ten non-division league
7x vs remaining four non-division league
4x vs interleague rival
3x vs interleague

So three straight interleague series for SF doesn’t seem too outlandish.

 

[SonofSouthie]

Just thought it an odd way to open the season. The Red Sox open at home with 4 with the O's, 3 with Pitt, and then hit the road.

 

[Spartanforlife4]

Just thought it an odd way to open the season. The Red Sox open at home with 4 with the O's, 3 with Pitt, and then hit the road.

I think the weirdest thing is getting sent to NY for the season opener. Looking at the schedule only Cleveland and SF have to go multiple timezones and they’re getting sent 3 away. The only other teams are AZ and CO (always moving because of MT time) and Toronto, but they’re all just moving one timezone.

 

[Spartanforlife4]

With YoutubeTV dropping MLBN, I’m down to ESPN, TBS, and FS1 for baseball. ESPN only has one game opening day.

I saw where you can get 50% off MLBTV for joining the MLB Alumni Association for 20 bucks, but that’s still 75 bucks to not be able to see the Tigers and having to switch to an entirely different app when I want to throw a game on.

 

[JF_Gophers]

With YoutubeTV dropping MLBN, I’m down to ESPN, TBS, and FS1 for baseball. ESPN only has one game opening day.

I saw where you can get 50% off MLBTV for joining the MLB Alumni Association for 20 bucks, but that’s still 75 bucks to not be able to see the Tigers and having to switch to an entirely different app when I want to throw a game on.

Tbf, not seeing the Tigers this season might be the best part of the deal.

 

[RaceBoarder]

With YoutubeTV dropping MLBN, I’m down to ESPN, TBS, and FS1 for baseball. ESPN only has one game opening day.

I saw where you can get 50% off MLBTV for joining the MLB Alumni Association for 20 bucks, but that’s still 75 bucks to not be able to see the Tigers and having to switch to an entirely different app when I want to throw a game on.

Welcome to the sports world of 2023 and beyond...

 

[Spartanforlife4]

Tbf, not seeing the Tigers this season might be the best part of the deal.

Well you're not wrong. Especially with the current broadcast crew.

Welcome to the sports world of 2023 and beyond...

I forgot about the Apple Friday game. But yeah, getting more and more fragmented.

And there's the Peacock game. Currently don't have it, but since Big Ten basketball is apparently going to be featured somewhat frequently on there, might need to.

 

[aparch]

The fragmenting is irking me. I pay MLB for MLB.tv so I can watch all the out of town games. I understand the Mouse is a behemoth and Sunday Night Baseball will never be available on MLB.tv. There was a good stretch of two or three years where I could watch every Out-of-Market game, minus ESPN SNB, for one price.

Now they're piecing out the games again, and *raising* my MLB.tv price. I wanted MLB.tv to get away from the fragmentation. They're losing their way.

If they're going to piece out games, how about offering MLBNet via the MLB.tv app? They could black out the live games since those are already covered MLB.tv.

Side note, they also promised in-market availability via the MLB.tv app. And that's never arrived either.



Oh, I was happy to hear that all MiLB games would be streamed. I was hoping they would finally put them on MLB.tv instead of a separate MLB app, but nope, they agreed to put all the games on Bally Sports' app. *rolleyes*

They're really letting MLBAM go to hell.

 

[Spartanforlife4]

When did they promise the in-market for MLB.tv?

I've heard of it being a possibility, but only for clubs whose contracts Bally kills during their bankruptcy. Currently there are four teams named as losing TV from Bally (CLE, CIN, ARI, SD), but a report came out and said six were being considered while only naming four, so there are two others possibly out there.

 

[aparch]

When did they promise the in-market for MLB.tv?

https://nypost.com/2021/10/17/mlb-in-talks-to-launch-nationwide-streaming-service-for-home-games/
https://www.engadget.com/mlb-home-game-streaming-service-174132524.html
https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2021/4/22/22397394/cord-cutters-chance-soon-mlb-games-in-market

 

[Spartanforlife4]

https://nypost.com/2021/10/17/mlb-in-talks-to-launch-nationwide-streaming-service-for-home-games/
https://www.engadget.com/mlb-home-game-streaming-service-174132524.html
https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2021/4/22/22397394/cord-cutters-chance-soon-mlb-games-in-market

Ah, so awhile ago at this point. I think we'll see that sooner or later. With Bally trying to get out of certain contracts and AT&T giving up their networks, it's only a matter of time.

I wonder what a price point will be for one that has ALL the games, though. MLS is 80, but MLB is currently $150 for non-in-market. I would have to think in-market would make that jump to at least $200.

 

[Spartanforlife4]

MLB and MLBPA agree to a deal for minor leaguers.

Pay increases:
Complex league: From $4,800 per year to $19,800 Low-A: $11,000 to $26,200
High-A: $11,000 to $27,300
AA: $13,800 to $30,250
AAA: $17,500 to $35,800
Players will be paid almost year-round, aside from a six-week break in the winter.

However, it does cut their reserve list from 180 to 165.

https://twitter.com/jeffpassan/statu...wZFJ8zBRgGpPbw

 

[Bronco]

MLB and MLBPA agree to a deal for minor leaguers.

Pay increases:
Complex league: From $4,800 per year to $19,800 Low-A: $11,000 to $26,200
High-A: $11,000 to $27,300
AA: $13,800 to $30,250
AAA: $17,500 to $35,800
Players will be paid almost year-round, aside from a six-week break in the winter.

However, it does cut their reserve list from 180 to 165.

https://twitter.com/jeffpassan/statu...wZFJ8zBRgGpPbw

Seems pretty low for the players.

 

[RaceBoarder]

Seems pretty low for the players.

Players in the minors have never gotten paid. Sure, top prospects were able to get a decent signing bonus up front, but many were making close to minimum wage.

I worked in the front office of the Tennessee Smokies (Cubs AA affiliate) for the 2009 season. My internship paid $1000/month. There were players making that same amount.

 

[Scarlet]

Happy Opening Day peeps! Gets earlier every year it seems. These games should all be played in warm weather markets. Opening Day at Fenway today will be in the 30s with the wind chill. Glad I'm not going. Last year it was in the 60s! But it was also mid April because of the delay in the start of the season with the lockout.

Any. Way. Can't/Won't be able to deal with baseball till the Frozen Four is over.

 

[JF_Gophers]

Full day today. Probably have the Giants/Yankees on in the background while working. Then catch a little bit of Brewers/Cubs before the Twins/Royals start at 4 pm.

Wrap up with White Sox/Astros and if i can't sleep, Guardians/Mariners.