Out-of-market guide
This page models what changes when you leave Tampa Bayand try to keep following the same team from Los Angeles.
Home market
$87
/mo baseline
Los Angeles
$93
/mo out of market
Difference
+$6
more than home
MLB.TV: Tampa Bay Rays: Out-of-market regular season games
Out-of-market MLB usually trades the RSN for MLB.TV plus exclusives.
Once you leave the home DMA, the biggest swing is moving from a local RSN path to MLB.TV-style coverage for most games.
What still stays in the stack
You still need FOX, FS1, ESPN, Apple TV+, and other national windows for full-season coverage.
What to watch for
Blackouts and exclusive national games still matter, so the cleanest-looking out-of-market setup can still have edge-case gaps.
Build this out-of-market plan for your exact zip
Start with Los Angeles, then swap in your exact location and any second team you care about.
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