MLB fans frustrated to see Friday night games returning to Apple TV with hefty subscription fee in 2023 - "They wonder why baseball doesn't grow"

MLB games are set to return to Apple TV+ for the 2023 season. The rapidly growing streaming service will be hosting a doubleheader every Friday. Similar to last season, &quot;Friday Night Baseball&quot; will cover a range of teams.This season, however, fans will have to pay a subscription fee in the range of $6.99 per month in the United States ($69 per year). Apple has also decided to extend its range and offer games in 60 nations instead of the 13 nations it was available last year.Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_MLB games are officially returning to Apple TV on Friday nights this season, per @BNightengale The first Apple TV broadcasts this year will be Rangers-Cubs and Padres-Braves on April 7th53935MLB games are officially returning to Apple TV on Friday nights this season, per @BNightengale The first Apple TV broadcasts this year will be Rangers-Cubs and Padres-Braves on April 7th https://t.co/MSBBShgYO9Apply TV has been expanding its sports portfolio and will hope its partnership with MLB can lead to a long and successful relationship. The coverage will open with the Chicago Cubs facing the Texas Rangers, followed by the San Diego Padres versus the Atlanta Braves on April 7.MLB fans took to Twitter to vent their frustrations at the renewal. Last season, fans were unhappy with the quality of coverage from Apple TV, with many critical of the streaming service.baseball guy@SirPantyhose@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale They wonder why baseball doesn't grow30@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale They wonder why baseball doesn't growBhavik Upadhyaya@BhavikUpadhya14@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale The cameras these people got are great but the announcers are awful16@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale The cameras these people got are great but the announcers are awfulMicah Parsons (Parody)@ReloadRex2@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale Massive L37@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale Massive LScott Duwe@mountain_Duwe@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale2793@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale https://t.co/gdH6OYHoWRTim@TimBuccc2@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale This blows5@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale This blowsMike@itsthatboymike@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale L70@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale LNYMMedia@metsandmusic@itsthatboymike @TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale They have good quality but need different announcers.2@itsthatboymike @TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale They have good quality but need different announcers.Debra Galvin@debragalvin@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale And you have to pay@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale And you have to payEthan@EpicGamer126642@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale Ugh. Hopefully they have better broadcasters this year@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale Ugh. Hopefully they have better broadcasters this yearGrog Hard@GrogHard@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale So I buy the @MLBTV package for $150 but can't watch two of the games every Friday night that are usually some of the better match-ups on the schedule. I felt ripped off by this last season and maybe I'll just save my $150 this season. @mlb1@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale So I buy the @MLBTV package for $150 but can't watch two of the games every Friday night that are usually some of the better match-ups on the schedule. I felt ripped off by this last season and maybe I'll just save my $150 this season. @mlbHUNGRY DOGS RUN FASTER@215Champions@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale Nothing else on in the summer to compete on Fridays and they opt for streaming instead of cable TV for millions more lmao3@TalkinBaseball_ @BNightengale Nothing else on in the summer to compete on Fridays and they opt for streaming instead of cable TV for millions more lmaoApple TV has been criticized due to its poor production and choice of commentators. Many fans prefer other networks when it comes to baseball broadcasts.The fact that fans have to pay a fee this year to watch their favorite teams only adds to their frustrations.Apply TV continues to build its sports portfolio and will show MLB games throughout the 2023 seasonSeattle Mariners fans look on before a spring training game against the San Diego Padres at Peoria StadiumThe goal for both MLB and Apple TV will be to grow ratings and the popularity of the game on an international scale.Apple TV plans to expand its broadcasting crew and will bring in several specialists and former players. Some of the additions include former Florida Marlins pitcher Dontrelle Willis and Colorado Rockies outfielder Ryan Spilborghs.The site will also provide pre-game and post-game coverage and detailed analysis of the games.For baseball fans, it may take some time to get used to Apple TV. The streaming site will hope that its updates and improvements will be enough to convince fans to tune in.

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