68°F
weather icon Clear
Las Vegas, NV
Sports

Hill: MLB’s absurd TV blackout rules on display with Korea game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, right, heads to first as he grounds out wh ...
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, right, heads to first as he grounds out while San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano watches during the seventh inning of an opening day baseball game at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
By / Las Vegas Review-Journal
March 23, 2024 - 5:40 pm
 

Major League Baseball opened the season last week, though you can be forgiven for missing it.

The league made a cool choice to play a couple of games in South Korea, and it was awesome for those who stayed up or woke up for the 3 a.m. start times in Las Vegas.

Except for those who had cable systems or streaming services that blacked out the second game. Seriously.

Spreading the game is a smart and tremendous idea, but people should be able to see it happen.

Contact Adam Hill at ahill@reviewjournal.com. Follow @AdamHillLVRJ on X.

MOST READ
1
Aces waive veteran guard in latest roster move
Aces waive veteran guard in latest roster move
2
Former Raiders head coach sells Henderson home for $4.8M
Former Raiders head coach sells Henderson home for $4.8M
3
Fans boo after Canelo Alvarez won’t commit to facing unbeaten star
Fans boo after Canelo Alvarez won’t commit to facing unbeaten star
4
Need a Real ID? Time is running out to get one in Nevada
Need a Real ID? Time is running out to get one in Nevada
5
How much could Trump hotel in Las Vegas sell for? It’s complicated
How much could Trump hotel in Las Vegas sell for? It’s complicated
LISTEN TO THE TOP FIVE HERE
SPONSORED BY BEST MATTRESS
Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.
MORE STORIES
recommend 1
Lefty shines as Green Valley wins playoff baseball opener — PHOTOS
recommend 2
LETTER: Student protesters leave behind a mess
recommend 3
LETTER: A’s owner gets a bad rap
recommend 4
CARTOON: Joe Biden’s forte
recommend 5
CARTOONS: Trump and Biden are both worried about this
recommend 6
COMMENTARY: Democrats losing grip on the Hispanic vote
THE LATEST
Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) defends against Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Hump ...
Where do the Raiders stand at cornerback after NFL draft?
By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

The Raiders didn’t take a cornerback with one of their first three picks in the 2024 NFL draft, meaning they could still look to add a free agent at the position.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Jalen Guyton (15) plays during an NFL football game against ...
Raiders sign veteran wide receiver
By Vincent Bonsignore / RJ

The Raiders’ latest signing played the past five seasons for the Los Angeles Chargers, the team’s AFC West rival. He has played in 46 games during his career.