Texas Rangers are taking unique approach to local TV rights
The team plans to negotiate directly with cable and satellite distributors to broadcast games.
The team plans to negotiate directly with cable and satellite distributors to broadcast games.
"He knows my take, which is that at the very least, it needs to be an optional thing."
However, the league will face a number of hurdles along the way.
The franchise will be the seventh team under the league's broadcast umbrella.
The Minnesota Twins' broadcast crew on Bally Sports North welcomes back former outfielder Denard Span as an analyst.
SportsNet Pittsburgh announced that three former Pirates players will join telecasts this season, and a new dugout reporter as well.
The Reds and MLB could theoretically start broadcasting games themselves as early as May 6.
"When you’re going to describe to someone who’s not there what’s going on, you need background and stories … you’ll never get that if you’re sitting in (front of a) monitor."
MLB.tv has grown a lot over its 19 years of existence, and MLB chief operations and strategy officer Chris Marinak told AA many more changes are ahead.
Remy, who also played for his hometown Red Sox, struggled with cancer for 13 years.
"What we’re trying to do now is work with those RSNs to figure out what type of structure would make sense for an over-the-top product that may not require authentication."