Bally Sports+ has an official all-markets launch date
"This full introduction marks a key moment in the evolution of RSNs, but it is also a great moment for local fans who now have another viewing option for their favorite teams."
"This full introduction marks a key moment in the evolution of RSNs, but it is also a great moment for local fans who now have another viewing option for their favorite teams."
"This is a significant moment that will enhance these premier events and provide much-needed access to our fans. We appreciate ESPN, Raycom Sports and Bally for mutually agreeing to make this happen."
This was less than ideal!
"You can’t just be solely reliant on a direct-to-consumer product. That would be a really problematic situation for everybody in the ecosystem, if that’s all you had."
Bally Sports+ is a necessary evolution for RSNs, but it won't all be smooth sailing.
Assuming the lockout ends, the Rays are the fifth team to join Sinclair's streaming service soft launch.
The Bally Sports networks are only available on DIRECTV STREAM, among live TV streaming services.
To the surprise of very few that have experienced the app.
"At the end of his brief remarks, ...McNair told the crowd, 'I’m sorry that we couldn’t get together last year, because of the China Virus.'"
"MLB responded by requesting an equity stake in any planned streaming service that featured MLB games, 'a new wrinkle that complicated matters too much to complete on time.'"
These carriage disputes tend to follow a pretty predictable pattern ahead of football season.
On a ball down the line too. This was a rough situation to be put in for Cubs play-by-play man Boog Sciambi, who wasn't even at the stadium.
It's a pretty logical move for all parties.