How To Watch The MLB Network Online

The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, playoff baseball is back!

After a grueling 162-game season, eight teams will be left standing after tonight’s AL Wild Card game as the boys of summer evolve into the men of fall. Can the Dodgers make it back to the World Series for a third straight year? Will the loaded Astros have a chance to compete for their second title in three years? Can Ronald Acuna, Ozzie Albies, and the Baby Braves bash their way to the Fall Classic? Time will tell.

Since a number of ALDS games will be broadcast on the MLB Network, many baseball fans have been wondering how they can watch these matchups online. Don’t worry, Decider’s here to help. Looking for a Yankees/Twins MLB Network live stream? Is the MLB Network available on Hulu + Live TV?

Here’s how to watch the MLB Network online.

WHICH TV PROVIDERS OFFER THE MLB NETWORK?

AT&T, DIRECTV, DISH, Optimum, and Verizon are just a few of the TV providers that offer MLB Network. A full list of cable providers can be found on the MLB Network website.

DOES HULU + LIVE TV HAVE THE MLB NETWORK? CAN I WATCH THE MLB NETWORK ON HULU?

Unfortunately, no. Hulu + Live TV doesn’t offer the MLB Network.

HOW CAN I WATCH THE MLB NETWORK WITHOUT CABLE?

You can find an MLB Network live stream with an active subscription to YouTube TVPlayStation Vue, or AT&T TV NOW. All three of the aforementioned services offer the MLB Network in their channel bundles.

You can also watch the MLB Network if you’re a subscriber to Sling TV. If you subscribe to the Sling Orange package, the MLB Network is available for an extra $10/month via the Sports Extra bundle.

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HOW CAN I FIND AN MLB NETWORK LIVE STREAM?

The easiest way to watch the MLB Network online is via the “watch live” section of the website. After you sign in with a participating cable provider (or with PlayStation Vue, AT&T TV NOW, or YouTube TV credentials), you can enjoy all the action on your iPhone, iPad, and supported Android smartphones and tablets via MLB.com At Bat, and on PC/Mac through MLBNetwork.com/Watch. Additional streaming information can be found on the MLB website.

One final MLB Network live stream option is MLB.TV’s Postseason Package. For $24.99, you’ll be able to live stream almost every MLB playoff game, including the ALDS matchups that air on the MLB Network. More information on this option can be found on the MLB website.

DOES YOUTUBE TV OFFER A FREE TRIAL?

Yes! YouTube TV offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.

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