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Tampa Bay Rays vs St. Louis Cardinals
Which team costs more to watch?
It's basically a tie! Both cost about the same.
Why the gap exists
Setup complexity
St. Louis Cardinals usually asks for 3 services versus 3 for Tampa Bay Rays. That is often the first sign the pricier team has more rights fragmentation.
League context
Tampa Bay Rays ranks #28 in MLB and sits $4 below the league average. St. Louis Cardinals ranks #27 in MLB and sits $4 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: TAMPA - ST. PETE (SARASOTA) for Tampa Bay Rays and ST. LOUIS for St. Louis Cardinals.
- 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.