Nationals Opening Day Channel Shuffle Frustrates Fans
Opening Day access for Washington Nationals games was disrupted for many Verizon Fios customers when Nationals.TV appeared on a different, pricier tier under MLB’s new broadcast arrangement. Some fans were told to upgrade, others to wait for recalibration, and MLB declined to comment while the Nationals urged viewers to adjust subscriptions. The issue coincided with a 10-4 win over the Cubs and highlights broader tensions in local sports broadcasting amid cord-cutting and shifting rights deals.