Comments on: MLB.TV strikes out with premium online video http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/ News About Tech, Money and Innovation Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:46:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: John Lamantia http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/comment-page-1/#comment-878548 John Lamantia Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:24:13 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/#comment-878548 I signed up today and I can't get any games, why? I signed up today and I can't get any games, why?

]]> By: John Lamantia http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/comment-page-1/#comment-878547 John Lamantia Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:23:33 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/#comment-878547 I signed up today and I can't get any games why? I signed up today and I can't get any games why?

]]> By: ESPN and MLB team up for a digital double play | GroupVC http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/comment-page-1/#comment-828337 ESPN and MLB team up for a digital double play | GroupVC Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:08:43 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/#comment-828337 [...] had a lesser digital rights deal with MLB, but opted out back in December, paidContent notes. The MLB also had troubles earlier this year with live video casts of its games on MLB.TV, so perhaps that plays into this [...] [...] had a lesser digital rights deal with MLB, but opted out back in December, paidContent notes. The MLB also had troubles earlier this year with live video casts of its games on MLB.TV, so perhaps that plays into this [...]

]]> By: Rich http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/comment-page-1/#comment-827791 Rich Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:53:30 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/#comment-827791 MLB.TV has one MAJOR flaw that I find infuriating. It uses your billing address to determine if you should be blacked out or not. This is utterly rediculous. I subscribe to MLB.TV so I can watch my home town team when I'm away from home; yet, I cannot. So regardless of the fact that I'm 900 miles from Chicago, I can't watch my Chicago teams. This really sucks! MLB.TV has one MAJOR flaw that I find infuriating. It uses your billing address to determine if you should be blacked out or not. This is utterly rediculous. I subscribe to MLB.TV so I can watch my home town team when I’m away from home; yet, I cannot. So regardless of the fact that I’m 900 miles from Chicago, I can’t watch my Chicago teams. This really sucks!

]]> By: ESPN and MLB team up for a digital double play » VentureBeat http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/comment-page-1/#comment-826532 ESPN and MLB team up for a digital double play » VentureBeat Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:52:05 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/#comment-826532 [...] MLB also had troubles earlier this year with live video casts of its games on MLB.TV, so perhaps that plays into this [...] [...] MLB also had troubles earlier this year with live video casts of its games on MLB.TV, so perhaps that plays into this [...]

]]> By: Use the web to get your 2008 Beijing Olympics fix » VentureBeat http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/comment-page-1/#comment-823489 Use the web to get your 2008 Beijing Olympics fix » VentureBeat Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:48:08 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/#comment-823489 [...] Earlier this year, CBS earned rave reviews for its streaming of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament on the web. It was so popular that some employers even had to block access to the site. However, on the opposite end, MLB.tv revamped its site for live baseball game coverage this year and has been marred with problems. [...] [...] Earlier this year, CBS earned rave reviews for its streaming of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament on the web. It was so popular that some employers even had to block access to the site. However, on the opposite end, MLB.tv revamped its site for live baseball game coverage this year and has been marred with problems. [...]

]]> By: Me http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/comment-page-1/#comment-822726 Me Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:52:49 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/#comment-822726 Ummm....MLB doesn't have an Exclusive contract with Directv. The idea was floated around but Congress stepped in and did not allow it to happen. Many cable providers carry MLB Extra Innings. Ummm….MLB doesn’t have an Exclusive contract with Directv.

The idea was floated around but Congress stepped in and did not allow it to happen.

Many cable providers carry MLB Extra Innings.

]]> By: Filipe http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/comment-page-1/#comment-822529 Filipe Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:10:52 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/#comment-822529 I'm having trouble just seeing highlights on MLB.com video. The video simply will not play. I click to see something, and when the page loads there is just a black video screen but nothing happens. Anyone else experiencing this problem/know how to fix it? I’m having trouble just seeing highlights on MLB.com video. The video simply will not play. I click to see something, and when the page loads there is just a black video screen but nothing happens. Anyone else experiencing this problem/know how to fix it?

]]> By: Jerry http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/comment-page-1/#comment-822157 Jerry Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:02:26 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/#comment-822157 Last year, because Major League Baseball's stupid exclusive contract with DirecTV, I couldn't get Extra Innings on Dish Network anymore. So I thought I'd give MLB.TV a try. Waste of time because as it turned out, it wouldn't work on my Mac. Hey, MLB, people with Macs watch baseball too, has this never occured to you? I tried it on an old PC laptop I bought for $50 and it was slow and the picture sucked and I spent most of the time watch it "buffering", completely useless. This year, I switched from Dish Network to DirecTV just so I could get Extra Innings again. Nice to have games in HD now...can't believe anyone is wasting time with MLB.TV anymore... Last year, because Major League Baseball’s stupid exclusive contract with DirecTV, I couldn’t get Extra Innings on Dish Network anymore. So I thought I’d give MLB.TV a try. Waste of time because as it turned out, it wouldn’t work on my Mac. Hey, MLB, people with Macs watch baseball too, has this never occured to you? I tried it on an old PC laptop I bought for $50 and it was slow and the picture sucked and I spent most of the time watch it “buffering”, completely useless. This year, I switched from Dish Network to DirecTV just so I could get Extra Innings again. Nice to have games in HD now…can’t believe anyone is wasting time with MLB.TV anymore…

]]> By: MR R JACKSON SR http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/comment-page-1/#comment-820032 MR R JACKSON SR Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:27:57 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/#comment-820032 I TOO HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AND I AM EXPERINCING MUCH DIFFICULTY . I HAVE NOT SEEN A GAME !!!! HELP !!!! I TOO HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AND I AM EXPERINCING MUCH DIFFICULTY . I HAVE NOT SEEN A GAME !!!! HELP !!!!

]]> By: fxhllv http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/comment-page-1/#comment-817997 fxhllv Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:28:42 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/#comment-817997 There have been many blackout issues with mlb.tv too. I'm in philly and was blacked out of the cubs-sox games. If you're considering purchasing, go and read the mlb.tv help forums first, where there are countless complaints from customers. I'm with Rob, don't waste your money. If you're lucky you might get a choppy video feed with a 10 minute delay There have been many blackout issues with mlb.tv too. I’m in philly and was blacked out of the cubs-sox games. If you’re considering purchasing, go and read the mlb.tv help forums first, where there are countless complaints from customers. I’m with Rob, don’t waste your money. If you’re lucky you might get a choppy video feed with a 10 minute delay

]]> By: andy http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/comment-page-1/#comment-817108 andy Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:45:21 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/#comment-817108 Compared to the webcast of the US Open, MLB is in the dark ages.......the US Open was incredible quality, almost as good as a TV......very impressive. MLB Premium is choppy, I have a fast connection and still miss half the plays. Compared to the webcast of the US Open, MLB is in the dark ages…….the US Open was incredible quality, almost as good as a TV……very impressive. MLB Premium is choppy, I have a fast connection and still miss half the plays.

]]> By: Rob http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/comment-page-1/#comment-814436 Rob Fri, 23 May 2008 04:56:14 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/#comment-814436 mlb.tv used to be a great service but it sucks now plus the people they have working there are the dumbest I have ever talk to.If you are considering this don't its not worth it. mlb.tv used to be a great service but it sucks now plus the people they have working there are the dumbest I have ever talk to.If you are considering this don’t its not worth it.

]]> By: Mark http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/comment-page-1/#comment-813311 Mark Thu, 15 May 2008 09:43:16 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/#comment-813311 I had same issue with sudden blue screen and no video. I finally went to Mozilla Firefox and uninstalled Explorer and now everything works. Though, while I pay for Premium subscription, the quality at 800k isn't that great even with 24" screen (HPw2408). I had same issue with sudden blue screen and no video. I finally went to Mozilla Firefox and uninstalled Explorer and now everything works. Though, while I pay for Premium subscription, the quality at 800k isn’t that great even with 24″ screen (HPw2408).

]]> By: Leisa Winrich http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/comment-page-1/#comment-810082 Leisa Winrich Sun, 04 May 2008 21:04:52 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/2008/04/02/mlbtv-strikes-out-with-premium-online-video/#comment-810082 Gameday Audio isn't working either. Contacting mlb.com with specific inquiries only earns you a referral to mlb.com FAQ's - which obviously do not help. It is frustrating this far along into the season -- especially since Gameday Audio worked fine during Spring Training. Gameday Audio isn’t working either. Contacting mlb.com with specific inquiries only earns you a referral to mlb.com FAQ’s – which obviously do not help. It is frustrating this far along into the season — especially since Gameday Audio worked fine during Spring Training.

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