Blackout Question for the Upcoming MLB season

[Trainnut]

I live in Bradford, PA and receive the Buffalo, NY locals. Directv just recently added WNGS which carries the OTA broadcast of the Indians, Mets and Yankess. Now I live in the Pirates and Indians territory, but not the Yankees or Met's. Soooooo since WNGS is a local channel for me will I get those Mets and Yankees games? Not looking to start a proper/improper blackout thread, just curious if anyone out there has a similar situation.

Thanks

 

[raoul5788]

I live in Bradford, PA and receive the Buffalo, NY locals. Directv just recently added WNGS which carries the OTA broadcast of the Indians, Mets and Yankess. Now I live in the Pirates and Indians territory, but not the Yankees or Met's. Soooooo since WNGS is a local channel for me will I get those Mets and Yankees games? Not looking to start a proper/improper blackout thread, just curious if anyone out there has a similar situation.

Thanks

I think you are going to have to wait until the season starts to find out.

 

[Trainnut]

I think you are going to have to wait until the season starts to find out.

Awwww Come on be brave! Sure would be sweet though, Pirates on FOX Pitt, Indians on STO, WGN, TBS and then maybe Mets and Yankees games on a local station......

 

[raoul5788]

Awwww Come on be brave! Sure would be sweet though, Pirates on FOX Pitt, Indians on STO, WGN, TBS and then maybe Mets and Yankees games on a local station......

I would think whatever team claims your area is what you will get on the independent stations.

 

[Jimbo]

Seeing it's an OTA channel, why not contact the station themselves, normally there are email addresses on the websites, direct the question to the Chief Engineer ...
Seeing it's local, you may also be able to call them and talk to him/ her in person.
Seeing it's OTA, can you also pick it up with an OTA antenna from where you are, if so, it may look even better and you probably would not be subject to any blackout that D* imposes, actually, I'll say it here first, because it will be mentioned many more time during the year.
D* does NOT determine blackouts, that is up to the team and in this case MLB .

Jimbo

 

[jcrandall]

That's a tough one, I have a prety good handle on the blackouts, but have no idea what to say to that question. If the blackouts for OTA or local stations are handled through the same systemic process RSNs are, I would say you would get the Pirates & Indians and the others would be blacked out - requiring the Extra Innings package to view.

If it doesn't use the same systemic process, you should be good.

Either way, you'll know in 3-4 weeks!

 

[Trainnut]

Seeing it's an OTA channel, why not contact the station themselves, normally there are email addresses on the websites, direct the question to the Chief Engineer ...
Seeing it's local, you may also be able to call them and talk to him/ her in person.
Seeing it's OTA, can you also pick it up with an OTA antenna from where you are, if so, it may look even better and you probably would not be subject to any blackout that D* imposes, actually, I'll say it here first, because it will be mentioned many more time during the year.
D* does NOT determine blackouts, that is up to the team and in this case MLB .

Jimbo

WNGS is a lower power station located half-way between Bradford PA and Buffalo NY with their main directional pattern aimed at Buffalo, so antenna not an option.

I realize that D* doesn't control the blackouts, I'm very familiar with blackouts. This is just the first season that I'll be able to receive this independent station and was just trying to get a feel if there was anybody else in a similar market.

 

[Jimbo]

WNGS is a lower power station located half-way between Bradford PA and Buffalo NY with their main directional pattern aimed at Buffalo, so antenna not an option.

I realize that D* doesn't control the blackouts, I'm very familiar with blackouts. This is just the first season that I'll be able to receive this independent station and was just trying to get a feel if there was anybody else in a similar market.

I'm surprised that D* would be picking up a low powered station like that.
Good for you !

Jimbo

 

[Trainnut]

I'm surprised that D* would be picking up a low powered station like that.
Good for you !

Jimbo

They are part of the RTN network. The local affliate is owned by Granite Broadcasting who also own the local ABC affiliate. Don't remember the URL but it appears that the RTN network is planning a pretty impressive expansion this year, mostly in HD.

 

[dishcomm]

I live in Bradford, PA and receive the Buffalo, NY locals. Directv just recently added WNGS which carries the OTA broadcast of the Indians, Mets and Yankess. Now I live in the Pirates and Indians territory, but not the Yankees or Met's. Soooooo since WNGS is a local channel for me will I get those Mets and Yankees games? Not looking to start a proper/improper blackout thread, just curious if anyone out there has a similar situation.

Thanks

The Official Site of The New York Mets: Schedule: Radio and TV Coverage
I don't know where that info came from. But there are just two tv outlets for Mets games. WPIX, Ch11 in New York(25 games) and SNY, 125 games televised.
To my knowledge, MLB and the member clubs prohibit out of market or independent stations from broadcasting games on TV..now, if this station is a Mets affiliate( this info is not on the mets website) I would assume the games will be available..The only way that station can pick up the games is if it they get permission from The Mets to rebroadcast WPIX feeds....If you can, please post the information you have stating WNGS has broadcast rights ot Mets games.
OK I did a little reasearch on my own..WNGS has permission to broadcast all Mets games originating on WPIX CH11 in NYC...There are about 25 games on the WPIX Schedule...Because this is now a local station on your satellite lineup, the games will not be blacked out...

 

[Indiana627]

OK, I have a related question: I live in the Buffalo market and get the Yanks and Mets games. With the package I subscribe to (Total Choice + (or the current Choice Xtra)) I also get Sportstime Ohio (STO), which is the home of the Indians. Will Indians games be blacked out for me?

I have been able to watch some of their 2007 "classic" games.

 

[dishcomm]

I live in Bradford, PA and receive the Buffalo, NY locals. Directv just recently added WNGS which carries the OTA broadcast of the Indians, Mets and Yankess. Now I live in the Pirates and Indians territory, but not the Yankees or Met's. Soooooo since WNGS is a local channel for me will I get those Mets and Yankees games? Not looking to start a proper/improper blackout thread, just curious if anyone out there has a similar situation.

Thanks

here's the schedule of all Mets, Yankees and Indians games on WNGS...


Story Published: Apr 30, 2007 at 3:55 PM EDT

Story Updated: May 29, 2007 at 5:28 PM EDT
By Katie Sullivan
2007 Yankees Schedule on RTN-11/WNGS

TUESDAY 17-Apr YANKEES VS. CLEVELAND 7:00
THURSDAY 26-Apr YANKEES VS. TORONTO 7:00
FRIDAY 27-Apr YANKEES VS. BOSTON 7:00
FRIDAY 4-May YANKEES VS. SEATTLE 7:00
TUESDAY 22-May YANKEES VS BOSTON 7:00
FRIDAY 25-May YANKEES VS LA 7:00
FRIDAY 8-Jun YANKEES VS. PITTSBURGH 7:00
TUESDAY 12-Jun YANKEES VS. ARIZONA 7:00
FRIDAY 15-Jun YANKEES VS. METS 7:00
TUESDAY 19-Jun YANKEES VS. COLORADO 9:00
FRIDAY 29-Jun YANKEES VS. OAKLAND 7:00
FRIDAY 13-Jul YANKEES VS. TAMPA BAY 7:00
FRIDAY 20-Jul YANKEES VS. TAMPA BAY 7:00
FRIDAY 27-Jul YANKEES VS. BALTIMORE 7:00
FRIDAY 17-Aug YANKEES VS. DETROIT 7:00
FRIDAY 24-Aug YANKEES VS. DETROIT 7:00
TUESDAY 28-Aug YANKEES VS. BOSTON 7:00
FRIDAY 31-Aug YANKEES VS. TAMPA BAY 7:00
TUESDAY 18-Sep YANKEES VS. BALTIMORE 7:00
FRIDAY 21-Sep YANKEES VS. TORONTO 7:00
FRIDAY 28-Sep YANKEES VS. BALTIMORE 7:00

Check The Official Site of The New York Yankees: Homepage for more Yankees news.

2007 Mets Schedule on RTN-11/WNGS

SATURDAY 21-Apr METS VS. BRAVES 1:00
SUNDAY 22-Apr METS VS. BRAVES 1:00
SATURDAY 28-Apr METS VS. NATIONALS 7:00
SUNDAY 13-May METS VS. BREWERS 1:00
SATURDAY 26-May METS VS. MARLINS 7:00
SUNDAY 27-May METS VS. MARLINS 1:00
SUNDAY 10-Jun METS VS. DETROIT 1:00
FRIDAY 15-Jun METS VS. YANKEES 7:00
SATURDAY 16-Jun METS VS. YANKEES 1:00
SATURDAY 23-Jun METS VS. ATHLETICS 7:00
SATURDAY 14-Jul METS VS. REDS TBD
SUNDAY 22-Jul METS VS. DODGERS TBD
SATURDAY 28-Jul METS VS. NATIONALS 7:00
SATURDAY 11-Aug METS VS. MARLINS 7:00
SATURDAY 18-Aug METS VS. NATIONALS 7:00
SUNDAY 19-Aug METS VS. NATIONALS 1:00
SATURDAY 15-Sep METS VS. PHILLIES 1:00
SUNDAY 23-Sep METS VS. MARLINS 1:00
SUNDAY 30-Sep METS VS. MARLINS 1:00

Check The Official Site of The New York Mets: Homepage for more Mets news.

2007 Indians Schedule on RTN-11/WNGS

FRIDAY 6-Apr INDIANS VS. SEA 4:05
SUNDAY 8-Apr INDIANS VS. SEA 1:05
SUNDAY 15-Apr INDIANS VS. CWS 1:05
SUNDAY 29-Apr INDIANS VS. BALTIMORE 1:05
SUNDAY 6-May INDIANS VS. BALTIMORE 1:05
SUNDAY 20-May INDIANS VS. CINCINNATI 1:05
WEDNESDAY 30-May INDIANS VS. BOSTON 7:05
FRIDAY 1-Jun INDIANS VS. DETROIT 7:05
SATURDAY 9-Jun INDIANS VS. CINCINNATI TBA
SUNDAY 24-Jun INDIANS VS. WSH 1:05
SUNDAY 15-Jul INDIANS VS. KC 1:05
MONDAY 23-Jul INDIANS VS. BOSTON 7:05
SUNDAY 29-Jul INDIANS VS. MIN 1:05
SUNDAY 5-Aug INDIANS VS. MIN 2:10
FRIDAY 10-Aug INDIANS VS. YANKEES 7:05
SUNDAY 12-Aug INDIANS VS. YANKEES 1:05
SUNDAY 19-Aug INDIANS VS. TAMPA BAY
SUNDAY 2-Sep INDIANS VS. CWS 1:05
MONDAY 3-Sep INDIANS VS. MIN 2:10
SUNDAY 16-Sep INDIANS VS. KC 1:05

Check The Official Site of The Cleveland Indians: Homepage for more Indians news.

follow this link to see if your county in within SportsNet NY territory
http://www.sny.tv/images/map_affiliates.gif

 

[stone phillips420]

if you can see their classic games id say your in the clear for the upcoming mlb games on sto

 

[Indiana627]

here's the schedule of all Mets, Yankees and Indians games on WNGS...


Story Published: Apr 30, 2007 at 3:55 PM EDT

Story Updated: May 29, 2007 at 5:28 PM EDT
By Katie Sullivan
2007 Yankees Schedule on RTN-11/WNGS

That's the 2007 schedule.

if you can see their classic games id say your in the clear for the upcoming mlb games on sto

I guess I'll find out soon enough.

 

[dishcomm]

OK, I have a related question: I live in the Buffalo market and get the Yanks and Mets games. With the package I subscribe to (Total Choice + (or the current Choice Xtra)) I also get Sportstime Ohio (STO), which is the home of the Indians. Will Indians games be blacked out for me?

I have been able to watch some of their 2007 "classic" games.

go to STO's website and dig up their coverage area. Do you receive STO as one of your RSN's?...If so, you'll get the Indians games.

 

[dishcomm]

That's the 2007 schedule.

I guess I'll find out soon enough.

guess they haven't updated their website yet..That's pretty ridiculous. Now I would be suspect if the programming agreement still exists...The OP shoud just call the station.

 

[Trainnut]

Sports on the Air /The Buffalo News

By Alan Pergament
Updated: 03/01/08 2:07 PM

• The Yanks are coming, the Yanks are coming. Neal Ardman of WNGS reports that the independent station has renewed its deal to carry 21 New York Yankee games, 20-25 New York Mets games and 20 Cleveland Indian games this baseball season. This season, the station is on satellite, too.

 

[Trainnut]

OK, I have a related question: I live in the Buffalo market and get the Yanks and Mets games. With the package I subscribe to (Total Choice + (or the current Choice Xtra)) I also get Sportstime Ohio (STO), which is the home of the Indians. Will Indians games be blacked out for me?

I have been able to watch some of their 2007 "classic" games.

I'm going to bet you'll get the Indians games this year if you're receiving STO now. I checked my Zip on D* website which now has the Indians listed for my Zip and the STO site says the Indians games will be broadcast in the entire Indians territory on Directv and Dish.

 

[Bosco10021]

That's the 2007 schedule.

I guess I'll find out soon enough.

Check out your RSN's on Directv using this link:

Local Regional Sports Network Information


Good Luck !

 

[Indiana627]

OK, I have a related question: I live in the Buffalo market and get the Yanks and Mets games. With the package I subscribe to (Total Choice + (or the current Choice Xtra)) I also get Sportstime Ohio (STO), which is the home of the Indians. Will Indians games be blacked out for me?

I have been able to watch some of their 2007 "classic" games.

Just got a reply to the question I emailed STO about this:

"DirecTV decided against carrying STO in your area the last two years. BUT, they finally added STO throughout the Cleveland Indians TV territory (which includes the Buffalo area) as of January 1, 2008. STO (including all of our Indians games) is now available on their Choice Xtra programming package (or above programming package)."

So it looks like we shouldn't be blacked out of Indians games here in Buffalo, which will give us access to 3 MLB teams (Yankees and Mets too). I sent them a follow up question to see if they know when D* will add STO-HD.