1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

MLB Package Alternatives or How to Get Astros Games on it in Austin...???

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by JayZ750, Apr 3, 2017.

Page 1 of 3
  1. JayZ750

    JayZ750 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2000
    Messages:
    25,356
    Likes Received:
    13,246
    So I know if I sign up for the MLB package Astros games will be blacked out for me. I'm in Austin.
    That makes it kind of worthless.
    This is mainly for my son. He'll watch other teams, but wants to follow the Astros.

    So what are my alternatives?

    I know there's some way to "trick" the MLB package but I want to be able to use the app on a couple different devices and typically am not fond of doing "jail-break-esque" stuff.

    I am happy to pay for it... it's not a cost issue... I love the ease of League Pass, and would like to have that type of ability to watch it on multiple devices, switch between games fast, check out standings, stats, etc. within the app... so want all the things about it... but need to be able to watch the Astros.

    Help....?
     
    #1 JayZ750, Apr 3, 2017
  2. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 1999
    Messages:
    36,288
    Likes Received:
    26,639
    Generally, the way to do it is to get a VPN that disguises your location. Technically that violates your TOS but it is probably the most violated TOS there is. :)
     
    #2 bobrek, Apr 3, 2017
    kaleidosky likes this.
  3. Uprising

    Uprising Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Dec 29, 2000
    Messages:
    42,394
    Likes Received:
    5,621
    [​IMG]MLB [​IMG]
     
    #3 Uprising, Apr 3, 2017
    mhch720 and CrushCity like this.
  4. JayZ750

    JayZ750 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2000
    Messages:
    25,356
    Likes Received:
    13,246
    Hate to sound old, but is this hard? I'd have to do it on at least two devices. And do you then use the VPN all the time? Or can it just be "on" when using that app? I don't really want it on all the time.

    Didn't see anything on reddit mlb that was helpful. What am I missing?
     
    #4 JayZ750, Apr 3, 2017
  5. Uprising

    Uprising Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Dec 29, 2000
    Messages:
    42,394
    Likes Received:
    5,621
    https://www.reddit.com/r/MLBStreams/
    Here's an example for a game about to start..... http://yoursportsinhd.com/mlb/game/490098/

    You'll find games put in there every day....and normally there is a nice high bitrate HD stream or 2. You can cast them to your tv etc....if you don't want to go through the VPN and mlb package....
     
    #5 Uprising, Apr 3, 2017
    Last edited: Apr 3, 2017
    Daddy Long Legs likes this.
  6. CrushCity

    CrushCity Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2016
    Messages:
    117
    Likes Received:
    136
    reddit is awesome. i run an hdmi from my pc to my 4k and the games look outstanding.
     
    #6 CrushCity, Apr 3, 2017
    Daddy Long Legs likes this.
  7. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 1999
    Messages:
    36,288
    Likes Received:
    26,639
    No...you only run it when you need it. See if there is a trial version of Netshade or some other VPN program to see if it does what you want. You should able to install the program on multiple devices. You cannot watch on two devices at the same time regardless of using VPN software. That is a restriction of your MLB account, unless they have changed things.
     
    #7 bobrek, Apr 3, 2017
  8. what

    what Member

    Joined:
    Dec 4, 2003
    Messages:
    14,594
    Likes Received:
    2,560
    A little known fact the opera browser provides a VPN service included in their browser. All you have to do is enable it in the settings. It's also much safer than giving your credit card to hotshot shield, etc.

    The best reason to own the opera browser and it works flawlessly.
     
    #8 what, Apr 3, 2017
    donkeypunch likes this.
  9. JayZ750

    JayZ750 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2000
    Messages:
    25,356
    Likes Received:
    13,246
    Thanks @bobrek @Uprising

    How would this work, though, with something like the MLB At Bat app? Or were you just commenting in general?
     
    #9 JayZ750, Apr 3, 2017
    Uprising likes this.
  10. what

    what Member

    Joined:
    Dec 4, 2003
    Messages:
    14,594
    Likes Received:
    2,560
    I don't think it work with an app, but if you can connect to the game from the website, it will work.
     
    #10 what, Apr 3, 2017
  11. JayZ750

    JayZ750 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2000
    Messages:
    25,356
    Likes Received:
    13,246
    Gotcha. Probably can do it that way, but the main user will be my 7 year old son, who has mastered apps, but not quite surfing the internet like that.
     
    #11 JayZ750, Apr 3, 2017
  12. donkeypunch

    donkeypunch Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2013
    Messages:
    19,568
    Likes Received:
    22,103
    If only Opera Browser was accepted by Directv Now, I would be able to see all those Astros games that are going to be on MLB network.
     
    #12 donkeypunch, Apr 3, 2017
  13. Daddy Long Legs

    Daddy Long Legs H- Town Harden

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2016
    Messages:
    10,984
    Likes Received:
    13,588
    Stop playing around and hit up mlb streams reddit.

    Cant guarantee it wont give you some malware though.

    If you have anti virus you should be good
     
    #13 Daddy Long Legs, Apr 3, 2017
  14. what

    what Member

    Joined:
    Dec 4, 2003
    Messages:
    14,594
    Likes Received:
    2,560

    That's too bad. It works on league pass.
     
    #14 what, Apr 3, 2017
  15. DFWRocket

    DFWRocket Member

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2000
    Messages:
    4,534
    Likes Received:
    2,142
    I'm surprised you can't watch them on Root Sports. They're not blacked out here in Fort Worth on the basic Uverse plan.
     
    #15 DFWRocket, Apr 3, 2017
  16. Anticope

    Anticope Member

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2001
    Messages:
    2,020
    Likes Received:
    1,217
    I'm guessing OP's provider doesn't offer Root Sports because they're definitely not blacked out in Austin.
     
    #16 Anticope, Apr 3, 2017
  17. The Hunted

    The Hunted Member

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2007
    Messages:
    2,594
    Likes Received:
    1,575
    A little off topic, but T-Mobile is offering a season of MLB.TV for free tomorrow for customers. Yearly reminder.
     
    #17 The Hunted, Apr 3, 2017
    dmoneybangbang and craigharmann like this.
  18. craigharmann

    craigharmann Member

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2015
    Messages:
    514
    Likes Received:
    300
    Yep! It was awesome last year and I can't wait to pick it up tomorrow!
     
    #18 craigharmann, Apr 3, 2017
  19. dmoneybangbang

    dmoneybangbang Member

    Joined:
    May 5, 2012
    Messages:
    21,131
    Likes Received:
    12,977
    Not off topic at all! Thanks for the find!
    [​IMG]
     
    #19 dmoneybangbang, Apr 3, 2017
    craigharmann likes this.
  20. dmoneybangbang

    dmoneybangbang Member

    Joined:
    May 5, 2012
    Messages:
    21,131
    Likes Received:
    12,977
    This is my go-to streaming sports page when I can't get a game through normal means:

    http://firstsrowsports.eu/

    They always have every game I'm looking for, but there's lot of pop ups and malware threats. I would be very careful if you don't stream games often using these type of sites.
     
    #20 dmoneybangbang, Apr 3, 2017
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 3

Share This Page

Toggle Width
Style
ClutchFans Original

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Rockets Content

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now