Reds Fan Calls Out A Frustrating Spring Training Fact

MLB spring training games will start on February 24.

Pitchers and catchers, however, will report to camp in a matter of days.

At long last, we can say with confidence that baseball is almost back!

That’s actually exciting news for most team’s fanbases.

However, Cincinnati Reds fans have to see how their owners throw away yet another year.

Their roster is mediocre, they have traded most of their talent in the last two years, and there is virtually no hope of contending this year for Reds fans.

As a result, the on-field product is not really that interesting for TV companies.

On Monday, Bally Sports Ohio announced that it will carry seven 2023 Reds spring training games.

A Reds fan compared that to the number of games available for other team’s fans and couldn’t help to voice his frustration.

“Some teams have 30 spring training games available to their fans. The Reds consistently have 6-8 broadcasts during the spring. Incredibly frustrating that you can stream high school junior varsity games but MLB games in spring training? Good luck,” Doug Gray tweeted.

Some teams have 30 spring training games available to their fans. The Reds consistently have 6-8 broadcasts during the spring.

Incredibly frustrating that you can stream high school junior varsity games but MLB games in spring training? Good luck. https://t.co/Qkxru4KuTz

— Doug Gray (@dougdirt24) February 6, 2023

We have said this several times, but here we go again: MLB can’t even think of competing with other professional leagues and sports for ratings and popularity as long as it doesn’t make sure that their product is mostly (and easily) available to fans.

Nobody knows exactly why the Reds don’t have more games available to their fans, but all parties need to find common ground to make sure supporters have a long list of games to watch.

The Reds might not be that good in 2023, but they do have a loyal fanbase that wants to watch how young players and prospects fare in spring training play.

Fans deserve to watch as many games as they want.