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General Discussion => Talk Zone => Topic started by: roadrunner on February 07, 2017, 11:21:41 am
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Good news although I haven't seen an official announcement:
http://awfulannouncing.com/local-networks/rob-manfred-says-market-streaming-deals-close-three-mlb-teams.html
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But it sounds like all of these still require you to have a valid cable TV subscription, which really limits the benefit of such an option.
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But it sounds like all of these still require you to have a valid cable TV subscription, which really limits the benefit of such an option.
But at least I could stream the game while I'm sitting at the kids tumbling class, just as one example.
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But it sounds like all of these still require you to have a valid cable TV subscription, which really limits the benefit of such an option.
Yeah we aren't there yet, and I can't think of a way we will get to that point until the contract with Root Sports expires. Until then this is a pretty good consolation, though.
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does that include time warner?
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I'm confused by the wording "fans who subscribe to those channels". Specifically if my provider is Spectrum, with no Root Sports, am I still out in the cold?
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I'm confused by the wording "fans who subscribe to those channels". Specifically if my provider is Spectrum, with no Root Sports, am I still out in the cold?
While I don't know for a fact, I'm certain you will have to subscribe to a provider that carries the network. The deals are done between the network and the provider, not the network and the viewer.
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Has anyone actually heard how this works? Is there a Root Sports app?
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Has anyone actually heard how this works? Is there a Root Sports app?
I think for now you have to watch it on your provider's website/app or on Root Sports' website. I would assume an app is coming.
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It isn't a done deal yet, right? None of my Root channels on DirecTV have the little streaming symbol in the online guide.
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It isn't a done deal yet, right? None of my Root channels on DirecTV have the little streaming symbol in the online guide.
With the Mets joining Comcast and FOX in-market streaming, the final 8 teams that are not yet available for streaming include the DirecTV-owned ROOT Sports networks (Mariners, Rockies, Astros, Pirates), followed by club-owned networks in MASN (Orioles, Nationals), NESN (Red Sox), and SportsNet LA (Dodgers).
https://www.forbes.com/sites/maurybrown/2017/02/01/new-york-mets-join-majority-of-mlb-teams-that-will-stream-games-in-market/#52eb94483223
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Agreement between MLB and Root reached but streaming "likely" not available until next month. (http://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/Root-Sports-reaches-deal-to-stream-Astros-games-11046843.php)
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Agreement between MLB and Root reached but streaming "likely" not available until next month. (http://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/Root-Sports-reaches-deal-to-stream-Astros-games-11046843.php)
Thanks Nate. I'll be looking forward to that!
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I wonder if that includes DirecTV Now. I hope it does, because I don't imagine Root will be added to PS Vue anytime soon.
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i want to send spectrum a big streaming pile of poo augg
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I wonder if that includes DirecTV Now. I hope it does, because I don't imagine Root will be added to PS Vue anytime soon.
It includes any provider that carries Root.
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Looks like this has gone live. I just opened my MLB At Bat app on my phone and it asked me to authenticate with my TV provider (DirecTV). After entering my credentials it fired up the live stream of the game, no VPN jackassery needed.
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Looks like this has gone live. I just opened my MLB At Bat app on my phone and it asked me to authenticate with my TV provider (DirecTV). After entering my credentials it fired up the live stream of the game, no VPN jackassery needed.
I only see DirecTV and Consolidated Communications listed as providers, so I guess those of us with AT&T still have to wait. Also - does the phone app not allow you to cast it to a big screen via Apple TV?
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Yeah, I'm kind of surprised that AT&T isn't offered since DirecTV is owned by AT&T.
I have Android so can't speak to Apple TV.
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According to the Chronicle article AT&T is on the way. Comcast doesn't have an agreement in place for streaming yet.
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So how does one go about activating this? Click on the video icon and it says it's still blacked out in my area. Nowhere does it offer me to sign in with provider.
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Only way I was able to get it to work was with the MLB At Bat App, and on an iPad. If you are on an iPad scroll down and there is a Root Sports link. On my iPhone I couldnt ever find the link and had zero luck finding it through my browser on my laptop.
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Only way I was able to get it to work was with the MLB At Bat App, and on an iPad. If you are on an iPad scroll down and there is a Root Sports link.
Yep, same with me on Android. I meant to try it on my computer tonight but forgot.
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Do you have to be an mlb.tv subscriber in addition to a ROOT sport subscriber to watch?
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Do you have to be an mlb.tv subscriber in addition to a ROOT sport subscriber to watch?
Nope (https://www.forbes.com/sites/maurybrown/2017/05/08/in-market-streaming-of-mariners-astros-pirates-and-rockies-games-arrives-via-root-sports/#1f1df88f7a51)
The deal between ROOT Sports and MLB Advanced Media will come with no additional cost to authenticated pay TV subscribers of ROOT SPORTS distribution partners that have chosen to participate. ... All games on the networks will be made available to distributors’ authenticated customers and MLBAM will authenticate ROOT SPORTS viewers on MLB.com, team websites and MLB At Bat, as ROOT SPORTS continues to develop a platform of their own to deliver the games to viewers."
By the way, I figured out how to do it on a computer - they kind of buried the lede. On the Astros site, mouse over the "Video" link on the nav bar at the top. "Watch Live In-Market" is to the right, and you'll then be shipped off to log in through DirecTV. Here's a direct link. (http://m.mlb.com/hou/root/activate) However, right now when I log in it just sends me back to the "choose your provider" screen.
Edit - got the login to work on IE but not Chrome. Fuck me.
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Nope (https://www.forbes.com/sites/maurybrown/2017/05/08/in-market-streaming-of-mariners-astros-pirates-and-rockies-games-arrives-via-root-sports/#1f1df88f7a51)
By the way, I figured out how to do it on a computer - they kind of buried the lede. On the Astros site, mouse over the "Video" link on the nav bar at the top. "Watch Live In-Market" is to the right, and you'll then be shipped off to log in through DirecTV. Here's a direct link. (http://m.mlb.com/hou/root/activate) However, right now when I log in it just sends me back to the "choose your provider" screen.
Edit - got the login to work on IE but not Chrome. Fuck me.
I have the same problem with a lot of websites that direct you to a provider login. Chrome no likey.
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Finally got it to work on the ol' IPhone.
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I have the same problem with a lot of websites that direct you to a provider login. Chrome no likey.
That's odd because I haven't had any such problems with HBO, Showtime, etc.
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I got it to work on my desktop on chrome. On my ipad whenever I activate my DirecTV account it kicks me to mlb.com.
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I got it to work on my desktop on chrome. On my ipad whenever I activate my DirecTV account it kicks me to mlb.com.
On a mobile device you're probably better off using the MLB At Bat app.
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On a mobile device you're probably better off using the MLB At Bat app.
Depends on your connection. I have it on my iPhone, but the connection is slow, so I'm just listening. Stream kept stopping for a minute at a time.
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I stream the Astros through the At Bat app over 4G all the time - works great as long as you don't mind using an inordinate amount of data (for the last 30 days, have used 7.2 GB through At Bat).
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I stream the Astros through the At Bat app over 4G all the time - works great as long as you don't mind using an inordinate amount of data (for the last 30 days, have used 7.2 GB through At Bat).
For whatever reason, I get one bar here in the office. On a good day. Stream just starts and stops. I have unlimited data, so I don't really care how much it uses.
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On a mobile device you're probably better off using the MLB At Bat app.
Does that require a subscription to mlb at bat or .tv or whatever it is?
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Depends on your connection. I have it on my iPhone, but the connection is slow, so I'm just listening. Stream kept stopping for a minute at a time.
I was talking about using the app vs. his phone's browser.
Does that require a subscription to mlb at bat or .tv or whatever it is?
No. See the link/quote I posted earlier.
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No. See the link/quote I posted earlier.
I used the link for both desktop and ipad (thanks by the way). But I was asking about whether you need a subscription with MLB to use the MLB at bat app.
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I used the link for both desktop and ipad (thanks by the way). But I was asking about whether you need a subscription with MLB to use the MLB at bat app.
No you don't need an MLB subscription.
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I thought I saw some place that ATT UVerse was supported, but that is not an option on the provider screen. I do get Root on my UVerse package. Anyone have any better luck?
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ATT will be supported, but not yet. Should be soon.
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No you don't need an MLB subscription.
Thanks.
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I used the link for both desktop and ipad (thanks by the way). But I was asking about whether you need a subscription with MLB to use the MLB at bat app.
It was in there - "no additional cost to authenticated pay TV subscribers".
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It was in there - "no additional cost to authenticated pay TV subscribers".
DAMMIT WALDO I WANT EASY ANSWERS THAT DONT REQUIRE READING COMPREHENSION
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My at bat updated this morning. Hopefully it will work now. ROOT was mentioned in the update details.
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Not sure exactly when it went live, but AT&T is now showing up as an option.
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Not sure exactly when it went live, but AT&T is now showing up as an option.
Definitely didn't work yesterday.
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Was working for me
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So I'm in Norman Oklahoma due to a death in the family for the next 8 days. I was shocked to find out this is in the Astros "market" even though it doesn't seem Cox cable has any interest in broadcasting any Astros games for the entire time I'm here. I don't see ROOT sports. Am I SOL?
I have MLB at-bat premium but I don't believe Cox is a valid provider to get the away games. What if I purchased the MLB ticket through my mothers (where I'm staying) cable provider? Would the games still be blacked out? Yes I'm willing to spend that to watch the next 8 games....
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So I'm in Norman Oklahoma due to a death in the family for the next 8 days. I was shocked to find out this is in the Astros "market" even though it doesn't seem Cox cable has any interest in broadcasting any Astros games for the entire time I'm here. I don't see ROOT sports. Am I SOL?
I have MLB at-bat premium but I don't believe Cox is a valid provider to get the away games. What if I purchased the MLB ticket through my mothers (where I'm staying) cable provider? Would the games still be blacked out? Yes I'm willing to spend that to watch the next 8 games....
I'm almost certain you can use a free browser extension like Hola (http://hola.org) and choose a random country and you can watch the game through a browser. This of course works on a desktop or a laptop. If you must use a tablet you'll have to search elsewhere.
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I'm almost certain you can use a free browser extension like Hola (http://hola.org) and choose a random country and you can watch the game through a browser. This of course works on a desktop or a laptop. If you must use a tablet you'll have to search elsewhere.
This looks like it will work for the next few days until this computer gets reclaimed. Thanks!!
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I was in Portland last week, I can stream Astros through the APP at home since I have DirecTV. Wasn't able to access it thru the app while I was there, I googled and found out that "at this time" you can only stream if you are currently in market, which seems pretty dumb. Thankfully I also have Slingbox, so FU MLB.
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I was in Portland last week, I can stream Astros through the APP at home since I have DirecTV. Wasn't able to access it thru the app while I was there, I googled and found out that "at this time" you can only stream if you are currently in market, which seems pretty dumb. Thankfully I also have Slingbox, so FU MLB.
I have an older Roku with component video outputs. I've tried several times to control it with my slingbox but haven't had success. Having no cable this would be the best travel solution as I could just sling the MLB app off the Roku from home. Has anyone else tried something like this?