MLB.tv finishes the preseason with a free preview weekend, perfect for iPad launch testing

We're less than a day away from another MLB season starting and the league is celebrating by throwing up another free preview of its online streaming platform. Viewable through a variety of mediums (including iPad, Boxee and Roku of course) there's even more HD streams promised, with VOD access to archived baseball games, a new pitch-by-pitch display and the requisite DVR and multigame viewing features. Unfortunately blackout rules can still put a crimp in the player's style, even with prices rising once again to their $119 (Premium with DVR, home or away broadcast and Multi-Game View) or $99.95 (standard) levels, keeping an eye on the TV schedule will be as important as checking out the bandwidth meter on the Flash-powered player before deciding to pay up for continued access.

[scyber Posted Apr 3rd 2010 7:30PM]

Just a note, this season still isn't working on the Roku yet. Apparently there were some backend changes from the MLB side of things and Roku still hasn't updated for it. The latest update is that it will be available by the end of April at the latest.

[barkingghos Posted Apr 4th 2010 8:53AM]

And exactly what does this have to do with High-Definition?

[scyber Posted Apr 4th 2010 4:57PM]

@(Unverified)

Ummm...the fact that MLB.tv streams in HD? Just a guess.