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Boston Red Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates

Which team costs more to watch?

MLB

Boston Red Sox

$102

/mo

3 services · $820/yr

MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates

$72

/mo

2 services · $580/yr

Cheaper

Boston Red Sox fans pay $30/mo more

That's $360/year more than Pittsburgh Pirates fans

Why the gap exists

Setup complexity

Boston Red Sox usually asks for 3 services versus 2 for Pittsburgh Pirates. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.

League context

Boston Red Sox ranks #2 in MLB and sits $13 above the league average. Pittsburgh Pirates ranks #30 in MLB and sits $17 below the league average.

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How we checked the math

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  • Both baselines use each team's home market: BOSTON (MANCHESTER) for Boston Red Sox and PITTSBURGH for Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • The gap reflects monthly price and service count, so similar headline prices can still hide setup complexity.
  • Use the calculator if you follow both teams or live outside either home market.
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