Following down-to-the-wire negotiations for TV rights, many Mariners fans found themselves staring at blank screens instead of the first pitch.
If you struggled to find the Mariners ' season opener on your television, you weren't alone. Following down-to-the-wire negotiations for TV rights, many fans found themselves staring at blank screens instead of the first pitch.
Social media was fired up. Dozens of Mariners fans commented their confusion and frustration directly to the Mariners’ X account.Kevin Martinez of the Mariners organization acknowledges the stress caused by the late-stage deals."We’re sorry it took so long. These things, these different negotiations with different distributors take time. They usually go up to the last minute. Unfortunately, they did. But everything is in place," he said.Despite the changes this year to what channel the Mariners air on, Martinez promises fans their games are still available the same way they were last year."If you watched on cable TV, it’s there for you. If you streamed Mariners baseball last year, there’s a streaming platform, Mariners.TV. If you watched on DirecTV, it’s there. Fubo, it’s there," said Martinez.To help fans navigate the confusion, the Mariners have launched a dedicated website detailing every viewing option. If you are still unable to locate the game on your guide, the team suggests contacting your cable or streaming provider directly.Adding to the complexity, two games this weekend will be held on national stages rather than local networks:Mark your calendars! The following four games will be broadcast exclusively right here on FOX 13 Seattle:Seattle Mariners place Carlos Vargas on injured list, recall Cole Wilcox from Triple-A TacomaSeattle businesses feeling optimistic about Mariners season after Opening Day crowdsNew Mariner Brendan Donovan eager to make impact in SeattleSeattle Mariners turn 50: A look back at 5 moments that shaped the franchiseMariners GM optimistic as team enters 50th season with high expectationsTo get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
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