INDemand reaches deal for MLB Extra Innings Package!

[CheeseHead Cubs Fan]

This has to be a mistake, I was lead to believe that DirecTV was set to buy the world, cure cancer and further develop human cloning all while providing top level satellite television.

 

Boy was I wrong!

 

 

Off to order my EI package!

[J.R.]

Congratulations.

 

Looks like we all got what we wanted in the end.

[BigbadB]

PARTY AT MY HOUSE!

 

I can't get it ordered yet, though. I just tried and they haven't got it set up yet.

[wekse]

hell effin' yea!

[dag27]

Major League Baseball announced today that iN DEMAND has entered into a seven-year agreement in principle to carry the MLB EXTRA INNINGS subscription package of out-of-market games and will distribute the MLB Channel, which is scheduled to launch in January 2009.

 

The MLB EXTRA INNINGS subscription package of out-of-market games is currently available to DIRECTV subscribers. iN DEMAND owners Comcast, Cox Communications and Time Warner Cable have agreed to carry the package, effective immediately. iN DEMAND also will offer to make the MLB Extra Innings subscription package available to other cable companies across the U.S. Like all distributors of MLB Extra Innings, these cable operators would also be required to carry the MLB Channel once it is launched.

 

The MLB Channel will be the first and only network dedicated to providing baseball programming to MLB fans 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a year-round basis. Major League Baseball's partnerships with DIRECTV and iN DEMAND mean the MLB Channel is expected to launch in 40 million homes.

 

"Our chief goal throughout the process was to ensure that fans would have access to as many baseball games and as much baseball coverage as possible," said MLB President and Chief Operating Officer Bob DuPuy. "With this agreement, the MLB Channel will launch with an unprecedented platform. We are pleased with the launch of the MLB Channel to so many homes coupled with our agreement to extend the distribution of MLB Extra Innings with iN DEMAND."

 

 

DONE DEAL, FOLKS!

 

 

What about Dish Network?

[Mushimus]

I didn't read the whole thread but will my cable company carry the MLB package? And if yes when I can I order it?

[BigbadB]

Sounds like the little cable companies will have an opportunity to air it, so I would say yes. I can't order it yet. Maybe tomorrow?

[cubscausestress]

Can someone please explain the blackout restrictions to me? I tried to watch the Cubs/Reds game on MLB.TV and they said I couldn't because of blackout restrictions. What does that mean? They aren't on any TV chanels in my area????

 

I am pissed. I've paid $100 for the Cubs on mlb.tv and I cannot watch them?

 

i'm in nashville and this is part of cincy's blackout area. like i'm going to drive to cincy to watch a game. this blackout crap is just that. a big brown log.

[Chris]

I'm in the Cincy blackout area as well. Kinda strange.

[Laura]

I think Iowa has it the worst in terms of blackouts -- they get blacked out for the most teams.

[wekse]

Can someone please explain the blackout restrictions to me? I tried to watch the Cubs/Reds game on MLB.TV and they said I couldn't because of blackout restrictions. What does that mean? They aren't on any TV chanels in my area????

 

I am pissed. I've paid $100 for the Cubs on mlb.tv and I cannot watch them?

 

i'm in nashville and this is part of cincy's blackout area. like i'm going to drive to cincy to watch a game. this blackout crap is just that. a big brown log.

 

welcome to the board, haha....you're comparing blackouts to turds...excellent.

[rocket]

they make the blackout crap up as they go along, i'm convinced. today i noticed i'm blacked out of indians and tigers games, even though last year i could get them.

[Magnetic Curses]

charter anyone?

[J.R.]

The Strike Zone Channel is frakking great.

[Mizzou]

charter anyone?

How does this affect Charter?

[Magnetic Curses]

charter anyone?

How does this affect Charter?

 

i don't know, but i hope it does.

[OleMissCub]

Can someone please explain the blackout restrictions to me? I tried to watch the Cubs/Reds game on MLB.TV and they said I couldn't because of blackout restrictions. What does that mean? They aren't on any TV chanels in my area????

 

I am pissed. I've paid $100 for the Cubs on mlb.tv and I cannot watch them?

 

Ya, I'm blacked out too about 100 miles south of you. What a load of dog crap.

 

I tried some... "things" to try and get it to work, but it didn't take.

 

I just don't understand how they can do this actually. I mean, you are paying for a product that allows you to watch ALL baseball games.

[Abe Frohman]

charter anyone?

 

Do you have any Maker's Mark? How about Basil Hayden's, Baker's, or Bookers? Sorry, I'm a whiskey snob.

[Abe Frohman]

Abe,

 

You won't get Rangers or Astros based on black-out rules. The others you should get. I've had to reset my receiver before as well. Not sure why.

 

Yeah, I don't think I watched a single Rangers game last season, except for the Opening Day game I went to in Arlington. Didn't watch FSSW too much, because I think they showed the Astros nearly exclusively. Am I wrong?

 

Did get to see some of the Rangers/A's game the other night, though. Naturally, I have a slight interest in them this year with Sammy on the team as well as McCarthy.

 

Plus, I'm a Loften fan and like their lineup.

[OleMissCub]

So I've had ExtraInnings the past 2 years with my digital cable company. This year they aren't offering it. So does this mean that they are likely going to have it back after this?

 

Sorry for being ignorant on the situation.

[Magnetic Curses]

charter anyone?

 

Do you have any Maker's Mark? How about Basil Hayden's, Baker's, or Bookers? Sorry, I'm a whiskey snob.

 

as far as bourbons go, woodford reserve is my fave.

[Abe Frohman]

charter anyone?

 

Do you have any Maker's Mark? How about Basil Hayden's, Baker's, or Bookers? Sorry, I'm a whiskey snob.

 

as far as bourbons go, woodford reserve is my fave.

 

Woodford is quality stuff. Ever try Bulleit? That is a sleeper.

[Magnetic Curses]

charter anyone?

 

Do you have any Maker's Mark? How about Basil Hayden's, Baker's, or Bookers? Sorry, I'm a whiskey snob.

 

as far as bourbons go, woodford reserve is my fave.

 

Woodford is quality stuff. Ever try Bulleit? That is a sleeper.

 

no, but i will now.

 

more of a single-malt man, myself.

[satxcubfan]

Abe,

 

You won't get Rangers or Astros based on black-out rules. The others you should get. I've had to reset my receiver before as well. Not sure why.

 

Yeah, I don't think I watched a single Rangers game last season, except for the Opening Day game I went to in Arlington. Didn't watch FSSW too much, because I think they showed the Astros nearly exclusively. Am I wrong?

 

Did get to see some of the Rangers/A's game the other night, though. Naturally, I have a slight interest in them this year with Sammy on the team as well as McCarthy.

 

Plus, I'm a Loften fan and like their lineup.

 

Here in the San Antonio area FSSW is 90% Astros coverage and 10% Rangers.

[Jehrico]

Now that a little congressional pressure got the baseball deal done, where are they on the NFL package?