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MLB Blackout Rule?

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oldiesfan6479

The Giants/D'Backs MLB game is on FSAZ (Cox 34) this afternoon (per normal). But it's also on (in PHX) on ESPN2 (Cox 32, a national feed). Isn't our fave cable company supposed to black out the competing telecast (ESPN2) in the PHX area? Or have the MLB blackout rules changed? Somewhat enquiring minds want to know. ;)
 
it depends. I've seen Twins games last year on both ESPN and FSN North with no blackouts

According to the506.com only San Fran requested the blackout
Confirmed via press release by ESPN..

Date Time (ET/Local) Match-Up ESPN Network
Sun., Apr. 2nd 1:10 p.m. NYY @ TB ESPN
Sun., Apr. 2nd 4:10 p.m./1:10 p.m. SF @ ARI ESPN2
Sun., Apr. 2nd 8:30 p.m./7:30 p.m. CHI @ STL ESPN (Opening Night Exclusive)
Mon., Apr. 3rd 1:10 p.m. ATL @ NYM ESPN
Mon., Apr. 3rd 4:10 p.m./1:10 p.m. SD @ LAD ESPN
Mon., Apr. 3rd 7:05 p.m./6:05 p.m. CLE @ TEX ESPN
Mon., Apr. 3rd 10:05 p.m./7:05 p.m. LAA @ OAK ESPN2
NYY/TB will be blacked out in the Yankees market, SF/ARI will be blacked out in the Giants market, ATL/NYM will be blacked out in the Mets market, and SD/LAD will be blacked out in the Dodgers market
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oldiesfan6479 said:
The Giants/D'Backs MLB game is on FSAZ (Cox 34) this afternoon (per normal). But it's also on (in PHX) on ESPN2 (Cox 32, a national feed). Isn't our fave cable company supposed to black out the competing telecast (ESPN2) in the PHX area? Or have the MLB blackout rules changed? Somewhat enquiring minds want to know. ;)
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The Arizona Diamondbacks and Paul Goldschmidt host the San Francisco Giants and Buster Posey on April 2 (ESPN2). The game will be blacked out in the San Francisco market.
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http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-r...gular-season-opens-espn-seven-games-two-days/
 
D'Backs website confirms both have the game

Sunday, April 2 vs. San Francisco 1:10 PM FS-A, ESPN2 Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, KHOV 105.1 (Sp.)
 
Looks like it is up to the individual markets now to choose to blackout ESPN. I haven't seen any broadcast conflicts with FS1 as of yet.
 
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