"Fans of some teams have previously had to navigate difficult blackout restrictions and/or additional fees to simply watch their favourite (and often local) teams and it's just become more difficult. However, Toronto Blue Jays fans in Canada need not be concerned, as a simple subscription to Sportsnet will garner you nearly all of the Blue Jays' baseball games aside from the handful set to be broadcast on Apple TV+ as they have done in recent years."
"If you were choosing the 2026 season as your first year to get into watching baseball, it'll be a little tougher on your wallet than in previous years. An MLB.tv subscription costs $150 per year, $135 for existing ESPN subscribers, and this is a hefty price on its own but an avid baseball fan could put aside the price to enjoy watching MLB games at their leisure."
Sports broadcast rights and access continue to complicate how fans watch MLB games, with blackout restrictions and extra fees increasingly common. A Sportsnet subscription in Canada provides almost all Toronto Blue Jays games, excluding a handful carried by Apple TV+. MLB.tv costs $150 per year or $135 for existing ESPN subscribers, creating a significant expense for new viewers. That subscription is effectively paired with an additional $30/month fee, adding another barrier to viewing. Baseball broadcasts generate revenue as part of the sport's business model, but cumulative costs and access hurdles make following teams more difficult for many fans.
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