Cardinals are going to lose thousands of loyal viewers

[Shady]

By their streaming decision. Not having games available on Spectrum cable, like in the past, was a horrible decision. Many cardinals fans, probably just have Spectrum cable to watch Cardinals games. They might not even have internet service.

[Cardinals1964]

Buy the streaming service for only $99.

[Cardinals1964]

Shady, I just read this. Is it wrong?
Yes, St. Louis Cardinals games will be available on Spectrum in 2026, but not through the previous network. Major League Baseball (MLB) is taking over production, with games airing on a new "Cardinals TV" network available on cable providers like Spectrum, as well as via streaming on MLB.com.

[Shady]

Buy the streaming service for only $99.

What about those that don't have internet or even smart phones? Wouldn't they also need to pay extra for those just to get streaming?

[Shady]

Shady, I just read this. Is it wrong?
Yes, St. Louis Cardinals games will be available on Spectrum in 2026, but not through the previous network. Major League Baseball (MLB) is taking over production, with games airing on a new "Cardinals TV" network available on cable providers like Spectrum, as well as via streaming on MLB.com.

What channel will the "Cardinals TV" network be available on Spectrum cable without streaming?

[OldRed]

By their streaming decision. Not having games available on Spectrum cable, like in the past, was a horrible decision. Many cardinals fans, probably just have Spectrum cable to watch Cardinals games. They might not even have internet service.

And what about Direct TV?

[JohnnyMO]

I’d be interested to see if they lose or gain viewers overall. The Cardinals have a lot of fans outside the market that may happily pay $99 for all Cardinal games happily.

Not saying viewership will definitely go up, it will just be interesting to watch that evolve.

[redbirdfan51]

By their streaming decision. Not having games available on Spectrum cable, like in the past, was a horrible decision. Many cardinals fans, probably just have Spectrum cable to watch Cardinals games. They might not even have internet service.

And what about Direct TV?

What about Comcast/Xfinity? I have heard from a good source that if subscribed all cable and satellite users that previously watch the games on cable and satellite users would have access to the Cardinals games by opening day. I don't know when the channels will be announced. I would hope we find out soon.

[BrummerStealsHome]

Buy the streaming service for only $99.

I think the OP is suggesting the Cardinals will lose thousands of loyal viewers, probably on the lower side of the income scale.

[JackClark]

The games will be on cable and satellite. There will will be an announcement soon. Stop panicking.

[45s]

Buy the streaming service for only $99.

I think the OP is suggesting the Cardinals will lose thousands of loyal viewers, probably on the lower side of the income scale.

If those folks don’t have internet or smart phones……they are not really the demographic advertisers covet…

[cardinalsfever44]

Buy the streaming service for only $99.

I think the OP is suggesting the Cardinals will lose thousands of loyal viewers, probably on the lower side of the income scale.

If those folks don’t have internet or smart phones……they are not really the demographic advertisers covet…

Also, are we really going to believe people who spent enough on cable to have Fox Sports Midwest in the past don't have the money to pay for the internet or a smart phone? Come on now.

[JohnnyMO]

Buy the streaming service for only $99.

I think the OP is suggesting the Cardinals will lose thousands of loyal viewers, probably on the lower side of the income scale.

If those folks don’t have internet or smart phones……they are not really the demographic advertisers covet…

This is what I always think. Does any reasonable person expect a money making entity to prioritize financially struggling senior citizens who don’t use technology? I get having empathy for some of those people, but to be angry any niche group of people aren’t catered to is ridiculous.

[JohnnyMO]

Buy the streaming service for only $99.

I think the OP is suggesting the Cardinals will lose thousands of loyal viewers, probably on the lower side of the income scale.

If those folks don’t have internet or smart phones……they are not really the demographic advertisers covet…

Also, are we really going to believe people who spent enough on cable to have Fox Sports Midwest in the past don't have the money to pay for the internet or a smart phone? Come on now.

And half the people I knew that had cable or dish swore to me they only kept it for the Cardinals.

[cardinalsfever44]

Buy the streaming service for only $99.

I think the OP is suggesting the Cardinals will lose thousands of loyal viewers, probably on the lower side of the income scale.

If those folks don’t have internet or smart phones……they are not really the demographic advertisers covet…

Also, are we really going to believe people who spent enough on cable to have Fox Sports Midwest in the past don't have the money to pay for the internet or a smart phone? Come on now.

And half the people I knew that had cable or dish swore to me they only kept it for the Cardinals.

100%. It's the only reason I ever kept a higher tier of any cable or streaming service in the past.

It's just silly that this is somehow a huge deal now. It's not like you could get games free over an antenna or something in the past. Times change. Adapt or sit there staring at a blank wall.

[45s]

Buy the streaming service for only $99.

I think the OP is suggesting the Cardinals will lose thousands of loyal viewers, probably on the lower side of the income scale.

If those folks don’t have internet or smart phones……they are not really the demographic advertisers covet…

Also, are we really going to believe people who spent enough on cable to have Fox Sports Midwest in the past don't have the money to pay for the internet or a smart phone? Come on now.

Of course…

Some of our friends are just uncomfortable with change in general……I’m not too fond of it either.

But change is everywhere….adapt or be left behind