I'm a little worried that this is what I'm going to have to do. I have MLB.tv and a cable login, but not one of the providers doing MLB Network streaming. I've had mixed success using a VPN to tell MLB.tv I'm somewhere else, thankfully the early game should be a good guinea pig to test on. See my post above. unlocator.com I've used it all season for Cubs games when they are in Cincy/Atlanta because of blackouts. I've also used it for the playoffs last year and this year so far. It's 5 bucks for the month and it works. Not sure it will be necessary. I was able to watch the MLB network games on my phone so far. The only issue you might have is Chicago. Also, if you have any kind of cable I think they are offering MLB network for free during the playoffs.