Timmypg Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I ordered the baseball package for the first time this year. I went to watch the Pirates on the MLB Extra Innings channle and they blacked it out. However, I saw them on Fox Sports Pittsburgh. Is this normal or should I call DirecTV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I ordered the baseball package for the first time this year. I went to watch the Pirates on the MLB Extra Innings channle and they blacked it out. However, I saw them on Fox Sports Pittsburgh. Is this normal or should I call DirecTV? 1401430[/snapback] Do you live in the Pittsburgh area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmypg Posted April 3, 2006 Author Share Posted April 3, 2006 No, I'm 6 hours from Pittsburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 No, I'm 6 hours from Pittsburgh. 1401462[/snapback] Would you have been able to see the broadcast on Fox Sports Pittsburgh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmypg Posted April 3, 2006 Author Share Posted April 3, 2006 I don't think so but I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I don't think so but I'm not sure. 1401484[/snapback] Hmm, that's strange then. The sports bar I was at had to tune to the MLB package to get the Dodgers/Braves game, which is in my market. The ESPN broadcast of this game was blacked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmypg Posted April 3, 2006 Author Share Posted April 3, 2006 I'm hoping they didn't forget to turn my order on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 I'm hoping they didn't forget to turn my order on. 1401499[/snapback] You can go to DirecTV.com to view your subscriptions. Or just call them. Terrific customer service. If you're unsure, just call 'em up ... they'll be glad to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmypg Posted April 3, 2006 Author Share Posted April 3, 2006 I will have to call them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 For the MLB package they black out what they consider your home team if Pit is the closes MLB team in your area then that teams home games will be blacked out. they should have informed you of your home team. I live in New Orleans and all of the Rangers home games get blacked out for me. Even though Houston is closer, the Rangers are my home team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmypg Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 I would think the Phillies would be my home team. Also, they were on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Were you able to get other games? maybe it is all games are blacked out of your home team, I forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 I ordered the baseball package for the first time this year. I went to watch the Pirates on the MLB Extra Innings channle and they blacked it out. However, I saw them on Fox Sports Pittsburgh. Is this normal or should I call DirecTV? 1401430[/snapback] About 4 years ago, I bought the baseball package, only to have the same thing happen. The Pirate games were blacked out on the MLB Extra Innings Stations, and only showed up on Fox Sports Pittsburgh. I live about 4 hours from Pittsburgh, & closer to Philly. I called DirecTV, and they said it was normal, so I cancelled the package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmypg Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 I got the Yankee game last night so I know I'm hooked up. I'll have to call them today. I know the Pirates stink but without their games I don't want the package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 I got the Yankee game last night so I know I'm hooked up. I'll have to call them today. I know the Pirates stink but without their games I don't want the package. 1402723[/snapback] A fellow Pirate fan........ I took off work yesterday to go home, drink some beer, and watch the game. Perez pitched a great game, but, as always, the offense didn't do much, and the bullpen blew the lead. Being a Pirate fan is frustrating, but, I am hooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmypg Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 DirecTV told me they don't black out the games MLB does. They also told me I cant cancel now that the season started. I'm not sure why they pulled Perez. He was on fire. Also, I already hate Joe Randa. All I wanted this year was a bat behind Jason Bay. Instead they walk Bay 3 times and Randa does nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 DirecTV told me they don't black out the games MLB does. They also told me I cant cancel now that the season started. I'm not sure why they pulled Perez. He was on fire. Also, I already hate Joe Randa. All I wanted this year was a bat behind Jason Bay. Instead they walk Bay 3 times and Randa does nothing. 1402921[/snapback] I would threaten to cancel and go to cable if they don't let you out of the Baseball deal. Tell them you only wanted it for the Pirates, and you aren't able to get their games. I think he was being safe with Perez. He was up to 95 pitches and this is his first start. That and the fact that Carlos Lee was up, and he wanted to go with a righty. As for Randa, I'm going to be patient. He is a decent hitter, and will probably be just that, decent all season. Burnitz will bat behind Bay against righties, and he will be a HR threat against Righties, which should help Bay see some pitches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmypg Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 If tonights game is blacked out I will call back tomorrow and hopefully get my money back. Perez looking good does give me hope for this year. If Perez, Duke, Maholm, & Wells (when he comes back) can have good years I think 80 wins is possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegFuJohnson Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Usually, the first week of the season is a free preview of the Extra Innings package (at least it is on digital cable)... I see no reason that you couldn't cancel right now. And the threat to switch will probably work as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmypg Posted April 5, 2006 Author Share Posted April 5, 2006 MLB won't let them cancel package orders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 There should be a list of zip codes (probably on DirecTV's web site) for which each team's games are blacked out. Even if you live several hours from that team's city, it's very possible that you'll never be able to see those games. Interestingly, I can't see games broadcasted on WGN through MLB Extra Innings, despite the fact that my cable provider doesn't even offer WGN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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