This just in from MLB Network, the league-owned channel has just gone online, streaming on desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets. MLB Network joins NFL Network in streaming online, however, NFL Network streams on Verizon cell phones for their customers and on tablets on NFL Mobile for authenticated cable and satellite providers.
MLB Network is streaming across the board on all devices including Android and iOS operating systems. It starting providing its online feed at its website and on its popular MLB at Bat app today.
As long as your cable or satellite provider has an agreement with MLB Network, you can start watching the stream today.
All programming including studio shows and live games will be streamed. The games are of course, subject to local blackout.
Details are provided in the press release below.
MLB NETWORK LAUNCHES LIVE AUTHENTICATED STREAMING
Product Marks the First Live, Authenticated Stream of a League-Owned Network on PC/Mac, iPhone, iPad & Supported Android Smartphones & Tablets Across Multiple Distributors
Authenticated Streaming Via MLB.com At Bat and MLBNetwork.com Will Be Available Through Eight of the Top Ten U.S. Pay TV ProvidersJune 11, 2015 – MLB Network today announced the launch of a live, authenticated stream of its 24/7, award-winning baseball programming via MLB.com At Bat for smartphones and tablets and online at MLBNetwork.com. Today’s launch marks the first time that a league-owned TV network will offer a live, authenticated stream of its programming on PC/Mac, iPhone, iPad and supported Android smartphones and tablets across multiple distributors. Eight of the top ten pay TV providers in the U.S., including AT&T U-verse TV®, Bright House Networks, Cablevision/Optimum, Cox Communications, DIRECTV, DISH, Time Warner Cable, and Verizon FiOS, will authenticate MLB Network subscribers via the MLB.com At Bat app and online at MLBNetwork.com.
Launching ahead of tonight’s MLB Network Showcase telecast of the defending World Series champion San Francisco Giants at New York Mets at 7:00 p.m. ET, the HD-quality stream, powered by MLBAM’s streaming technology infrastructure, will be available via MLB.com At Bat and at MLBNetwork.com for viewers after they have logged in with their TV provider credentials.
“Since 2009, MLB Network has provided Major League Baseball fans with the most comprehensive coverage of the game on television through its award-winning programming,” said Rob McGlarry, President of MLB Network. “In partnership with MLB Advanced Media, which has been an industry leader in live streaming for over a decade, these new platforms will provide fans with MLB Network wherever they are.”
The live, authenticated stream will include all MLB Network studio shows, original programming, regular season, Postseason and Spring Training game telecasts, and analysis from the best in the business, including Bob Costas, Peter Gammons, Al Leiter, Pedro Martinez, Harold Reynolds, Ken Rosenthal, John Smoltz and Tom Verducci. As with MLB Network game telecasts, games watched via the authenticated stream will be subject to local blackouts depending on the user’s location. Users in areas subject to blackouts will be provided with an alternate game or other programming.
Additional information can be found at www.MLBNetwork.com. Download the At Bat app for iPhone, iPad and Android smartphones and tablets at MLB.com.
And there you have it.
