Hope springs eternal at MLB spring training, as the baseball world descends upon Florida and Arizona for Grapefruit and Cactus League play, respectively.
There are plenty of reasons to tune in this year, not least of which is to see the new pitch clock and shift rules in action. Every team will be making plenty of adjustments, which should lead to some fun baseball.
Despite the game flow challenges, spring training will give the opportunity to see old faces in new places, allowing fans a glimpse of what to expect this season. There is also some MiLB talent in play, as young invites look to leave their mark.
Spring training is largely a localized affair, with RSNs getting the majority of the games. Some, however, are nationally televised.
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How to watch MLB spring training without cable
MLB spring training will mostly be available on regional networks, the same as prior years. That means the way to watch in-market games will be to tune into your local RSN. With that being said, blackout restrictions do apply.
FuboTV is a way for cord-cutters to watch their favorite teams' networks while in their own markets.
For those outside their favorite team's market, MLB.TV is an option. With the addition of Minor League Baseball games this season, the price has gone up to $149.99 per year of $24.99 per month. Alternatively, it's $129.99 annually access to one team's games if that's all you're interested in. MLB.TV will black out all games within your market.
Nationally televised games will give streamers several options: fuboTV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV and Hulu+ Live Sports all carry ESPN, MLB Network, Fox, and FS1.
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MLB spring training schedule 2023
MLB spring training has several games available nationally, which means blackout rules will apply. FuboTV is carrying games airing on ESPN and MLB Network.
Here's the nationally televised spring training schedule. All times are Eastern.
| Date | Time | Matchup | Channel | Streams |
| Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 1 p.m. | Astros at Mets | ESPN | Watch ESPN, fuboTV |
| Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 3 p.m. | Reds at Dodgers | MLB Network | MLB.TV, fuboTV |
| Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 6:30 p.m. | Red Sox at Marlins | MLB Network | MLB.TV, fuboTV |
| Wednesday, March 1 | 1 p.m. | Nationals at Yankees | ESPN | Watch ESPN, fuboTV |
| Wednesday, March 1 | 3 p.m. | Brewers at Angels | MLB Network | MLB.TV, fuboTV |
| Thursday, March 2 | 1 p.m. | Phillies at Red Sox | ESPN | Watch ESPN, fuboTV |
| Thursday, March 2 | 3 p.m. | Diamondbacks at Dodgers | MLB Network | MLB.TV, fuboTV |
| Friday, March 3 | 1 p.m. | Nationals at Mets | MLB Network | MLB.TV, fuboTV |
| Friday, March 3 | 8:30 p.m. | Cubs at Padres | MLB Network | MLB.TV, fuboTV |
| Saturday, March 4 | 1 p.m. | Mets at Marlins | MLB Network | MLB.TV, fuboTV |
| Saturday, March 4 | 8 p.m. | Dodgers at Royals | MLB Network | MLB.TV, fuboTV |
| Sunday, March 5 | 1 p.m. | Marlins at Red Sox | MLB Network | MLB.TV, fuboTV |
| Monday, March 6 | 1 p.m. | Phillies at Orioles | MLB Network | MLB.TV, fuboTV |
| Tuesday, March 7 | 1 p.m. | Blue Jays at Pirates | MLB Network | MLB.TV, fuboTV |