Local cable television providers have long had a lock on baseball viewers’ attention — but not any longer.
Last week, Sling TV, an Internet-based television provider, announced a new streaming plan that includes content from Fox Networks Group. The offering comes with regional and national Fox sports channels, and means that, for the first time, San Diego Padres’ fans can watch all baseball games televised by Fox Sports San Diego without a cable subscription.
“With Fox anchoring (the new plan), Sling TV brings a lot of new content to subscribers that otherwise wasn't available, whether it’s the Yankees in New York or the Padres in San Diego,” said Roger Lynch, Sling TV chief executive.