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Need a New Way to Watch MLB Games? Here’s Why Sling Might Be the Answer

Baseball season is here, but it’s (still) tricky to tune in without cable. Here’s why Sling is one of the best ways to watch MLB games online

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March 28, 2025

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Isaac Paredes #15 of the Houston Astros scores a run against the New York Mets during the third inning on Opening Day at Daikin Park on March 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas. Tim Warner/Getty Images

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Baseball is back. But, as always, figuring out how to watch MLB games without cable is a challenge. Broadcasts are spread out across several channels, including Fox, FS1, TBS, ESPN, ABC, and MLB Network.

If you don’t have cable, the best way to watch baseball in 2025 is with a live TV streaming service. These services are essentially digital cable or satellite packages that you can access from any smart device, like your streaming stick, laptop, phone, or smart TV. However, there’s one catch with most live TV streaming services: they’re expensive, with some packages reaching $100+. Plus, many of these pricey services carry a ton of channels that you likely don’t need.

Here’s where Sling comes in. It’s an affordable cable streaming service that carries all the channels you need to watch baseball online. Read on for a baseball fan’s guide to Sling for streaming MLB games.

What MLB Channels Does Sling Carry? Packages & Add-Ons

Fox, FS1, TBS, ESPN, ABC, and MLB Network are all the key channels you’ll need to watch baseball online. Sling carries all of these channels.

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Sling offers three packages: Orange, Blue, and Orange + Blue. TBS is included in all plans, while ESPN is available in the Orange package. Fox, FS1, and ABC are available in the Blue plan. That means you’ll want the Orange + Blue package for the most MLB coverage. For MLB Network livestreams, you’ll also want to get Sling’s Sports Extra add-on.

How Much Does Sling Cost?

Sling’s Orange and Blue packages both start at $46. The comprehensive Orange + Blue plan, which you’ll want for streaming MLB games this season, starts at $66. The Sports Extra add-on is an additional $11 a month on top of your base plan.

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However, right now Sling is running a deal that offers up to half off your base plan for the first month. That means the Orange and Blue plan can cost as little as $23 for a whole month of service, and you can get the Orange + Blue package for as little as $33 for the first month.

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