Tag: Opening Day 2023

Umpire cameras made a triumphant return for Opening Day 2023 and it was awesome

These MLB umpire camera views are incredible.

Baseball fans were absolutely delighted to see the return of umpire cameras for the start of a new season.

Amidst a chaotic Opening Day 2023 that saw some real hilarious hijinks — proving that yes, baseball really is back — fans got front-row seats to the return of a highly-requested feature. Yes, the umpire cameras that made waves during the 2022 All-Star Game have returned!

On ESPN’s Thursday night broadcast between the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox, home plate umpire Bill Miller was connected to a camera that gave fans a close-up point of view to all the action. At multiple points during the game, the broadcast cut to the umpire camera feed, showing just how fast plays happen and how little time everyone has to react to the action.

Pretty cool! Here’s hoping ESPN keeps the umpire cameras going all season long, as they’re a great showcase into the inner workings of baseball. After all, the best seat in the house is right behind all the action!

Baseball fans were overjoyed to see the return of the umpire cameras for Opening Day 2023.

Adam Wainwright surprised everyone by singing the Cardinals’ Opening Day national anthem

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright sang a wonderful rendition of the national anthem on Opening Day.

Outgoing St. Louis Cardinals star pitcher Adam Wainwright pulled off quite an unexpected feat for his very last Opening Day start.

On Thursday, Wainwright sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of St. Louis’ afternoon tilt against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Showing off his pipes, Wainwright sang the national anthem with aplomb, backed by a small group of folks with instruments. As far as athletes singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” goes, this one is definitely toward the top of the list.

Cardinals fans really did get an unexpected treat as the longtime franchise pitcher gave them one last Opening Day surprise before he retires after the 2023 season.

As if Cardinals fans didn’t have enough reasons to love Wainwright, he can now add “national anthem singer” to his long list of accomplishments while sporting St. Louis red.

Opening Day is one of the best pastimes in baseball, and Wainwright sure gave those in attendance for Thursday’s game more than what they bargained for.

Here are the MLB.TV blackout rules that will likely frustrate fans throughout the 2023 season

Here’s what to keep in mind before you miss any games.

Can you smell it? Can you taste it? It’s a glorious day!

It’s Opening Day!

With the return of MLB baseball today, there are bound to be tons of exciting moments throughout 2023. But if you rely on MLB.TV to keep up with all the action, you might run into some occasional blackout issues. And when that happens, we’ve all been there. You’re missing out on some incredible dingers, pitching performances, and otherwise high drama.

We’re here to help because no one wants that.

Here’s what to keep in mind regarding the platform’s blackout policy, courtesy of the MLB.TV Help Center.

Feel free to keep this guide handy throughout the year.

11 MLB Opening Day videos that will give you chills

Chills. Literal chills.

We made it. Opening Day 2023.

Winter is officially over and the Boys of Summer are back — even if the weather outside is trying to tell you otherwise.

There’s so much to get excited for this MLB season that words can’t really do it all justice. Fortunately, your favorite team knows this. And they’re here to give the people what they want.

More specifically: hype videos. So. Many. Hype videos.

Each club typically puts together their most chill-inducing edit at the beginning of the season and the start of October. This year was no different, though a few stand out above the rest.

Not excited for baseball yet? Let these videos change your mind.

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