Mar. 23-28 – Top 10 Stories From TVAnswerMan.com

By Phillip Swann
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With baseball’s opening day, March Madness, and a possible major channel blackout, it’s been another busy week in the TV business. Below we recap the top 10 stories and features at TVAnswerMan.com from March 23 to March 28.

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Top 5 Stories of the Week

What Happened to MLB TV On Opening Day? 
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has said he wants the league to be the streaming destination for all games, but his MLB TV yesterday suffered a major technical meltdown on Opening Day of all days. To learn more, click here.

Comcast vs. the Yes Network – Will There Be a Blackout? 
Comcast subscribers could lose the New York Yankees RSN in four states in a matter of days. To get the latest, click here.

Does DIRECTV’s MySports Have All Regional Sports Networks?
DIRECTV is betting that its new genre packs will attract cost-conscious consumers, but does the new MySports have what it takes, particularly for fans of local teams. To learn more, click here.

T-Mobile – When Can You Sign Up For Free MLB TV?
Speaking of MLB TV, T-Mobile’s wireless service has a terrific perk. The league’s online package of out-of-market games is free for the entire season. But you better read this if you haven’t redeemed your free MLB TV. Click here to learn more.

Does MLB TV Offer a Free Trial?
And speaking of free baseball, there is a way to watch MLB TV for free, assuming there are no technical issues, of course. To learn more, click here.

Top 5 Features of the Week

Amazon Prime Video’s Must-Watch New Releases For March 23-29
Amazon’s Prime Video has two hot original shows launching this week including one starring Nicole Kidman. To learn more, click here.

Amazon’s Prime Video to Remove 86 Movies In 4 Days
And speaking of Amazon, the etailer’s streaming service will remove almost 100 movies in less than a week. To find out why ones, and which ones you should watch before they scoot, click here.

Can You Buy a LG OLED TV For Under $1,000?
There’s arguably no better TV on the market than the LG OLED TV. But are they too expensive? Not necessarily. To learn more, click here.

The Top 4 New Releases On Streaming This Week
Looking for a new show or movie to watch this weekend? Here are the top four new shows and movies launching on streaming services this week. To learn more, click here.

Sling TV: Do You Have to Pay Extra to Watch In 4K?
Sling TV’s base price is just $45.99 – and it has 4K programming. But do you have to pay extra to watch it? To learn more, click here.

Finally, if you have a question about anything related to TV, send it to The TV Answer Man at swann@tvanswerman.com. Please include your first name and hometown in your message.

Happy viewing, everyone.

Who Is The TV Answer Man?
The TV Answer Man is veteran journalist Phillip Swann who has covered television for more than three decades. He will report on the latest news and answer your questions regarding new devices and services that are changing the way you watch TV. See the bio for Phillip Swann here.