Stream MLB games on MLB.tv
Price: 90 USD/year or 70 USD for one team
The easiest way to watch every MLB game is with an MLB.TV subscription. MLB.TV is available globally, so as long as you connect to a VPN server location where games are not being broadcast, you can avoid MLB blackouts. The service comes with a seven-day free trial if you select the all-teams pass.
To stream MLB live on MLB.TV:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location where games are not being aired.
- Head to MLB.TV and sign up for the free trial.
- Batter up!
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Bypass MLB.TV blackouts to stream all baseball games
While MLB.TV is great, you still have to worry about blackouts.That’s because regional markets have sole broadcasting rights, so some games may not be available online in your area until 48 hours after a game is televised.
The secret to avoiding MLB blackouts? Connect to a VPN server location where games are not being aired. If you’re in Boston, for example, and Red Sox games are being broadcast on TV, they might not be available for live streaming. Connect to a VPN server location in another city or country.
Watch MLB games on YouTube TV
Price: 65 USD/month
Channels: ESPN, ESPN 2, TBS, Fox, FS1, and MLB Network
YouTube and MLB are expanding their partnership and will bring live streams to YouTube TV. YouTube TV offers all of the channels that cover MLB games, with subscriptions at 65 USD/month. If you don’t feel like committing to YouTube TV, use the five-day free trial.
To watch MLB games on YouTube TV:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the United States, such as Chicago. For assistance, contact ExpressVPN Support via live chat.
- Visit YouTube TV and sign up. You may need to submit a U.S. postal code (e.g., 10022, 48104, etc.)
- Stream the games live!
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Stream MLB games live on Hulu + Live TV
Price: 65 USD/month
Channels: ESPN, ESPN 2, TBS, Fox, and FS1
Hulu offers all of the channels carrying MLB games but not the MLB Network. A seven-day free trial is available.
To watch MLB games on Hulu + Live TV:
- Get ExpressVPN
- Connect to a server location in the United States, such as Chicago. For assistance, contact ExpressVPN Support via live chat.
- Visit Hulu and subscribe.
- Stream the games live!
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Stream MLB games live on Sling TV
Price: 10 USD/month and up
Channels: ESPN, ESPN 2, TBS, Fox, FS1, and MLB Network
Sling TV includes all channels that carry MLB games, such as MLB Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, TBS, Fox, and FS1. To get all of these channels, you’ll need to get Sling Orange as well as Sling Blue. Use the “Sports Extra” add-on for Sling TV in order to watch MLB Network for an extra 10 USD/month.
A three-day free trial is available. You will need a U.S. card or PayPal in order to subscribe.
To watch MLB on Sling TV:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the United States, such as San Francisco. For assistance, contact ExpressVPN Support via live chat.
- Head to Sling TV and use the free trial for Sling Orange & Blue.
- Tune in to the games!
Note: In order to get Sling TV’s free trial you must use the Sling TV app as opposed to signing up on the website
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Watch MLB games with the At Bat app
New subscribers to MLB.TV also receive a free subscription to MLB’s At Bat streaming app, available on both Android and iOS devices. You can also subscribe to the app without MLB.TV for 3 USD/month.
The app lets you access the MLB.TV Free Game of the Day plus in-game highlights. To access the app:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the U.S.
- Download the MLB At Bat app on your Android or iOS device.
- Stream the games live!
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Stream MLB games on Amazon Prime Video
Price: 25 USD/month
You can also watch live MLB games on Prime Video this year. There’s a 30-day free trial available.
To watch MLB games on Amazon Prime:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the U.S.
- Go to Amazon Prime Video and use the free trial.
- You’re all set!
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Watch MLB games live on Sky Sports
Price: 22 GBP/month and up
Channels: Sky Sports Today
Living in the UK? Sky Sports is your best bet for catching live streams of the games. However, specialized equipment is required. You will also need to provide a valid postal code and a UK/Ireland credit or debit card.
To watch MLB games on Sky Sports:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the UK.
- Head to Sky Go and log in.
- Enjoy the games!
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Top upcoming MLB series
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees (July 15-July 18)
The best rivalry in the sport will be in full force as the MLB departs the All-Star Break and gets back into action. While the Yankees have had a troubled first half, they remain dangerous and a 3-1 series win, or a sweep, could put them back into contention in the AL East. The Red Sox look like overachievers, but they’ve banked most of the wins they’ll need to make the playoffs already and they can strengthen their position with a strong showing in this series.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants (July 19-22)
One of the biggest mysteries in the game right now is just how the Giants have not only survived, but thrived with the Dodgers and San Diego Padres in their division. San Francisco has done everything right—and seen Los Angeles encounter some unexpected struggles—but it hit the All-Star-Break just two games ahead of its rival, and this series feels like the moment the Dodgers might lay claim to the NL West for good.
Chicago White Sox vs. Milwaukee Brewers (July 23-25)
If you’re a fan of great starting pitching it’s hard to do better than this matchup between probable division winners. The Brewers’ rotation has three All-Stars with Brandon Woodruff, Corbin Burnes, and Freddy Peralta, while the White Sox’ top three of Lance Lynn, Lucas Giolito, and Carlos Rodón might be even better. Throw in a pair of exciting lineups and a managing matchup featuring the patron saint of old-school baseball—Tony La Russa—against elite tactician Craig Counsell, and you’ve got yourself a heck of a series.
MLB awards races
AL MVP – Shohei Ohtani, OF/SP, Los Angeles Angels
With Mike Trout hitting the IL for two months with a calf injury, it looks like the game’s best player is out of the running for this award. His teammate Shohei Ohtani deserves the hardware thanks to his two-way excellence, even if he’s unable to drive his team to the playoffs. Ohtani’s ability to pitch and hit at an elite level hasn’t been seen since Babe Ruth, and he is quickly becoming the face of the sport. If Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had the season he’s having in any other year he’d be a borderline lock for MVP, but Ohtani’s accomplishments need to be rewarded.
(Preseason Prediction: Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels)
NL MVP – Fernando Tatis Jr., SS, San Diego Padres
Even though he missed some time earlier in the season, Tatis Jr.’s production has overshadowed any injury concerns. The young shortstop combines astounding power with excellent defense at the sport’s most demanding position. If he continues at this pace, he’ll soon be the face of the league.
(Preseason Prediction: Ronald Acuna Jr., Atlanta Braves)
AL Cy Young – Carlos Rodón, SP, Chicago White Sox
Rodón was available to any team in the league in free agency, and wound up back with his old club on a cheap short-term contract that he’s rewarded beyond the White Sox’ wildest dreams. The big left-hander threw a no-hitter in his second start of the season and hasn’t looked back since. He’s putting together one of the best contract years in recent memory.
(Preseason Prediction: Shane Bieber, Cleveland Indians)
NL Cy Young – Jacob deGrom, SP, New York Mets
Even though he’s missed some time, deGrom has to be considered the clear favorite for this award. The right-hander is producing at a historic level, and somehow he seems to find more velocity every year, even though he’s in his thirties. deGrom has looked unhittable this season, and he should bring home his third Cy Young award in four years.
(Preseason Prediction: Yu Darvish, San Diego Padres)
AL Rookie of the Year – Adolis Garcia, OF, Texas Rangers
Garcia has come out of nowhere to become the front runner for this award thanks to his excellent power production. The 28-year-old Cuban took a long road to becoming a regular with the Rangers, including stints in Cuba, Japan, and a lengthy tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals’ Triple-A team, but now it looks like he’s here to stay—and ready to make a major impact at the highest level.
(Preseason Prediction: Luis Patiño, SP, Tampa Bay Rays)
NL Rookie of the Year – Trevor Rogers, SP, Miami Marlins
While teammate Jazz Chisholm is also a worthy candidate for this spot, Rogers gets the nod thanks to his consistency. The big lefty is running a minuscule ERA thanks to his ability to both miss bats and suppress home runs. It looks like he has three plus pitches with a high-spin fastball, a nasty slider, and a fading changeup, and the Marlins may have found themselves a top-of-the-rotation stud.
(Preseason Prediction: Sixto Sánchez, SP, Miami Marlins)
AL Manager of the Year – Bob Melvin, Oakland Athletics
Although Melvin tends to fly under the radar among the game’s top managers, he’s been getting the best out of the Athletics since joining the team in 2011. He’s been a worthy Manager of the Year winner three times, and he has the A’s rolling at the top of the AL West, even after an 0-6 start.
(Preseason Prediction: Joe Maddon, Los Angeles Angels)
NL Manager of the Year – Craig Counsell, Milwaukee Brewers
The NL Central looks like it’s going to be a dogfight all year, and whoever comes out on top should get plenty of shine. Counsell also has the benefit of entering the season as a highly-respected skipper who’s finished in the top-seven of Manager of the Year voting in four straight seasons, including second-place finishes in 2018 and 2019.
(Preseason Prediction: Craig Counsell, Milwaukee Brewers)
Who’s going to win the World Series?
The Los Angeles Dodgers were the best team in baseball for years before finally breaking through in the postseason in 2020. While they’re an excellent bet to repeat. They’ll have a tough road because of the threat posed by the San Diego Padres—thanks to the additions of Yu Darvish, Blake Snell, and Joe Musgrove at the top of their rotation.
Both New York teams could be World Series contenders this season, and a ‘subway series’ like we had in 2000 isn’t out of the question. The Yankees retain their powerful lineup, as well as a rotation headed by Gerrit Cole and filled out by interesting bounce-back candidates like Corey Kluber and Jameson Taillon. Even though they’ve been slow out of the gate, they could still be an American League powerhouse. The Mets, meanwhile, made a huge splash in the offseason by trading for Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco and signing the rotation duo of Marcus Stroman and Taijuan Walker.
Outside of the heavyweights, some interesting up-and-coming teams include the Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays—two of the American League’s most successful teams thus far. The San Francisco Giants have also played well enough to warrant mention— even if they seem like overachievers—and the Boston Red Sox are pitching far better than expected and possess a dangerous lineup. Each of these clubs has its own blemishes, but they are all packed with talent and capable of beating projections.
Here are the top 10 contenders according to FanGraphs’ championship probability:
| Team | Championship Probability |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 17.1% |
| Houston Astros | 16.1% |
| Chicago White Sox | 11.5% |
| Boston Red Sox | 10.6% |
| New York Mets | 10.2% |
| San Diego Padres | 7.4% |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 6.2% |
| Tampa Bay Rays | 4.5% |
| New York Yankees | 4.5% |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 3.3% |
Key dates for the 2021 regular season
While some playoff details are still being ironed out, the 162-game regular season, and its milestones are all on the calendar.
| Event | Date |
| Opening Day | April 1 |
| Jackie Robinson Day | April 15 |
| Lou Gehrig Day | June 2 |
| MLB Draft | June 11-13 |
| MLB All-Star Game | July 13 |
| Hall of Fame Inductions | July 25 |
| Trade Deadline | July 30 |
| Last Regular Season Game | October 3 |
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