IU Scott Posted Saturday at 12:13 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 12:13 AM When I saw the schedule on MLBN I knew both games would be blacked out. It was either the Reds vs Cardinals or the he Cubs vs Brewers. I just don't understand why baseball blackout these games in our area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted Saturday at 01:21 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 01:21 AM Looks like the Refs offense is back to normal down 1-0 in the bottom of the 4th. The Cardinals start vs the Reds this year 10IP 0 runs vs the rest of the league 26 IP 21 runs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted Saturday at 01:41 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 01:41 AM 😂  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted Saturday at 01:44 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 01:44 AM (edited) 1 hour ago, IU Scott said: When I saw the schedule on MLBN I knew both games would be blacked out. It was either the Reds vs Cardinals or the he Cubs vs Brewers. I just don't understand why baseball blackout these games in our area. Why are you confused how black outs work? If you're in the Cinci area (pretty sure you're in the Cubs and White Sox, as am I)... they black you out. Same with the Indy 500 on Indy networks. This is not me arguing black outs are ok... I'm confused why you don't understand them.  They're always blacked out for us. Every single game--- outside of them getting put on ESPN.  PM me--- I'd love to try and help you find a solution. Edited Saturday at 01:45 AM by btownqb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted Saturday at 11:48 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 11:48 AM 10 hours ago, btownqb said: Why are you confused how black outs work? If you're in the Cinci area (pretty sure you're in the Cubs and White Sox, as am I)... they black you out. Same with the Indy 500 on Indy networks. This is not me arguing black outs are ok... I'm confused why you don't understand them.  They're always blacked out for us. Every single game--- outside of them getting put on ESPN.  PM me--- I'd love to try and help you find a solution. I know how it works but don't understand why they have these rules. The NFL use to have a blackout rule and it was just a 75 mile radius from the home team. If you didn't sell out the game within 48 hours of the game it wouldn't be shown locally. What I find stupid is that the MLB blackout road games as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted Saturday at 11:57 AM Author Report Share Posted Saturday at 11:57 AM Blackouts are unnecessary in today's world. But, if you're going to have them, it is totally ridiculous to black out games in one city (Indy) for teams in two totally different ones (Cincy and Chicago). Someone make a decision on whether Indy is a Reds market or a Cubs/White Sox market and move on. It's unfair to Indy residents to lump them in both. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted Saturday at 12:35 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 12:35 PM 37 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Blackouts are unnecessary in today's world. But, if you're going to have them, it is totally ridiculous to black out games in one city (Indy) for teams in two totally different ones (Cincy and Chicago). Someone make a decision on whether Indy is a Reds market or a Cubs/White Sox market and move on. It's unfair to Indy residents to lump them in both. Seen that story of that guy in Iowa I think he has both Chicago teams, Twins, STL, and maybe a few other teams all blacked out. Insane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naturalhoosier Posted Saturday at 01:00 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 01:00 PM 11 hours ago, btownqb said: Why are you confused how black outs work? If you're in the Cinci area (pretty sure you're in the Cubs and White Sox, as am I)... they black you out. Same with the Indy 500 on Indy networks.  Where you lose me in blackouts is when they blackout the away games. I have MLBTV and they blackout the Astros games when they play Baltimore....in HOUSTON. I live in Delaware and am in the Philly TV zone, but the Nationals, Orioles, and Phillies are blacked out. Home games, I can wrap my head around. Road games of local teams? I can't get there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted Saturday at 01:37 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 01:37 PM (edited) 38 minutes ago, Naturalhoosier said: Where you lose me in blackouts is when they blackout the away games. I have MLBTV and they blackout the Astros games when they play Baltimore....in HOUSTON. I live in Delaware and am in the Philly TV zone, but the Nationals, Orioles, and Phillies are blacked out. Home games, I can wrap my head around. Road games of local teams? I can't get there. I guess I'm confused. They black out all games of that team. I am NOT arguing for blackouts--- just discussing the reality. Complete BS they can blackout multiple teams. Honestly-- we should just have HSN accounts for all these sports and we all just split the cost on here lol Edited Saturday at 01:38 PM by btownqb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naturalhoosier Posted Saturday at 01:53 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 01:53 PM 13 minutes ago, btownqb said: I guess I'm confused. They black out all games of that team. I am NOT arguing for blackouts--- just discussing the reality. Complete BS they can blackout multiple teams. Honestly-- we should just have HSN accounts for all these sports and we all just split the cost on here lol No argument here either (with you anyway lol).  Conversing is all  My understanding of the blackout is to drive the crowd to the local game. With that thought in mind, I’m only pointing out the fact that the local audience has zero control over road game attendance.  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted Saturday at 01:55 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 01:55 PM Just now, Naturalhoosier said: No argument here either (with you anyway lol).  Conversing is all  My understanding of the blackout is to drive the crowd to the local game. With that thought in mind, I’m only pointing out the fact that the local audience has zero control over road game attendance.  Right gotcha. So you're saying its an extra level of stupid, yes I agree. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted Saturday at 02:15 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 02:15 PM Reds lose 1-0 last night. I have no clue how the Reds can't hit this Cardinals starter from last night. He has started 6 games 2 vs the Reds 11.1 IP 0 runs 4 vs others 26IP 21 runs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted Saturday at 02:50 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 02:50 PM 25 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Reds lose 1-0 last night. I have no clue how the Reds can't hit this Cardinals starter from last night. He has started 6 games 2 vs the Reds 11.1 IP 0 runs 4 vs others 26IP 21 runs The Reds have the worst 7-9 hitters in baseball. Thats how. No Candy, Friedl, CES, McClain   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted Saturday at 02:55 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 02:55 PM 5 minutes ago, btownqb said: The Reds have the worst 7-9 hitters in baseball. Thats how. No Candy, Friedl, CES, McClain   True but that same team scored 11 the night before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted Saturday at 03:35 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 03:35 PM 38 minutes ago, IU Scott said: True but that same team scored 11 the night before You aren't sustaining offense with Espinal, Maile, Fairchild playing everyday-- throw in the injuries-- Fraley/Benson struggling.... shew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naturalhoosier Posted Saturday at 04:26 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 04:26 PM 2 hours ago, btownqb said: Right gotcha. So you're saying its an extra level of stupid, yes I agree. Lol that’s exactly right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted Saturday at 04:56 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 04:56 PM 3 hours ago, Naturalhoosier said: My understanding of the blackout is to drive the crowd to the local game "Dammit, the Rangers game in Arlington is blacked out! I think I'll get my family in the car, drive 4 1/2 hours, and drop $400 to have a seat so elevated we have to bring our own oxygen!"Â Â 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted Saturday at 06:52 PM Author Report Share Posted Saturday at 06:52 PM 1 hour ago, IUFLA said: "Dammit, the Rangers game in Arlington is blacked out! I think I'll get my family in the car, drive 4 1/2 hours, and drop $400 to have a seat so elevated we have to bring our own oxygen!"  But, that's Texas. I bet it doesn't take @Naturalhoosier 4 1/2 hours to drive halfway across Delaware.  2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naturalhoosier Posted Saturday at 06:54 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 06:54 PM 1 minute ago, 5fouls said: But, that's Texas. I bet it doesn't take @Naturalhoosier 4 1/2 hours to drive halfway across Delaware.  Hell. I’m 2 hours from NYC.  40 mins to Philly. 1 hour to Baltimore and less than two to DC. The location is great. 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted Saturday at 07:53 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 07:53 PM Arenado has fallen off a cliff.  Boots a tailor-made DP ball and the floodgates open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted Saturday at 07:54 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 07:54 PM 4 hours ago, btownqb said: You aren't sustaining offense with Espinal, Maile, Fairchild playing everyday-- throw in the injuries-- Fraley/Benson struggling.... shew Cards 7/8/9 is at least as bad if not worse than the Reds 7/8/9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted Saturday at 08:00 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 08:00 PM 5 minutes ago, Stlboiler23 said: Cards 7/8/9 is at least as bad if not worse than the Reds 7/8/9 Offense in general is pretty bad in the MLB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted Saturday at 08:02 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 08:02 PM 18 hours ago, btownqb said: 😂  @Stlboiler23 mmmm 4 more games with zero hits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted Saturday at 08:10 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 08:10 PM Never know what will happen in baseball. The Reds couldn't hit a pretty bad pitcher last night but hit a very good pitcher today in Sonny Gray. Up 8-1 in the 6th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted Saturday at 08:24 PM Report Share Posted Saturday at 08:24 PM 12 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Never know what will happen in baseball. The Reds couldn't hit a pretty bad pitcher last night but hit a very good pitcher today in Sonny Gray. Up 8-1 in the 6th. Not Sonny’s fault. Arenado makes a routine play and it’s still 2-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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