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If MLB streams it, baseball fans won’t watch

The opening game of the Wild Card series brought frustration for Chicago supporters not only because the local offense struggled against San Diego pitching, but also due to significant broadcasting hurdles. NBC placed the postseason matchups behind paywalls on its Peacock streaming service and the NBC Sports Network, leaving many subscribers of providers like DirecTV and Astound unable to tune in.

Fans faced a confusing maze of varying monthly subscription costs and platform limitations to watch the action.

Michael King stifled the Chicago batting order to nearly complete a no-hitter during the contest. If Nick Pivetta replicates that performance in the next game, the postseason run for the Chicago squad will conclude immediately.

Major League Baseball continues partitioning broadcast rights across multiple services, creating financial and logistical barriers for dedicated supporters.

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