It was supposed to be yet another high-stakes showdown between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers. A rematch laced with playoff memories and maybe some unfinished business. Mets fans had their snacks ready, the excitement was building, and all eyes were glued to the screen as the stream loaded for another big game. But just as the broadcast was about to bring everyone into the action, something strange happened.

SNY’s broadcast even kicked things off with a recap of last season’s NLCS. Suddenly, the same tension that ended with LA winning over the Mets in Game 6 slipped back on. But then… quickly things went sideways. Just as the highlight reel wrapped up, viewers expected a live look from the Dodger Stadium, but instead were dropped without warning into Fenway Park. That is right! MLB.TV’s feed cut to a completely different game, Red Sox versus Angels, airing on FanDuel Sports Network West.

For starters, it’s a game nearly 3,000 miles from where the Mets were actually playing. Confusion quickly turned to chaos online, and one after another, social media was flooded with the question, “What just happened?” And then minutes went by, and even the real game had started by then. By the time MLB.TV sorted this glitch and returned the feed to SNY- Pete Alonso was already in the batter’s box with two outs and a runner on. The top of the first had nearly passed by. To make matters worse, this glitch seemed to be exclusive to MLB.TV users, and for those watching through cable, it was all smooth sailing.

The timing couldn’t have been more damaging. With new subscribers joining through promotions and partnerships, this was MLB’s chance to make a strong first impression. Instead, many found themselves missing out on marquee matchups and wondering if their money was well spent. The issue also highlights a bigger problem: as MLB tries to position itself as a forward-thinking, digital-first league, especially after its public split with ESPN, reliable access isn’t just a luxury; it’s a necessity.

At the end of the day, fans don’t care about corporate negotiations or technical excuses. They want to watch their team play without hassle. For streaming fans, it felt like another swing and a miss for MLB TV, one that has earned them a fresh wave of criticism, being incompetent. Because remember, this is not the first time this has happened.

MLB.TV’s glitch pushes fans over the edge

Frustrated, one user asked, What the hell is going on? And, honestly, he echoes the frustration of countless fans caught off guard by the latest streaming blunder. But here is the thing—this isn’t even the first time it has happened. On Opening Day 2025, viewers nationwide had suffered from total outages to error screens during high-profile games like Yankees vs. the Brewers. The blackout lasted for nearly two hours. MLB had to even issue a statement later on apologizing, but really, patience is running very thin for all.

MLB. TV is an absolute nightmare, is what a user had to point out. And it is understandable because this glitch is only the tip of the iceberg, really. Fans have a laundry list of issues, including playback errors being a recurring headache. More so on iPhones and Apple TVs, and others have faced login and subscription authentication issues. For some Roku users, some days the app flatly refuses to function properly, forcing many to miss the game. Fans are not frustrated; they are exhausted.

One user was frustrated and asked why he was redirected to the Angels and Red Sox games. And well, can you blame him? The game he missed the initial first part of was not a random Tuesday night game. It was Mets vs. Dodgers, one of the marquee matchups of the season. One that’s brewing still with the tension of last season’s NLCS. Plus, they both retooled this season with October in mind during the off-season. Fans don’t want to miss how both of them fare with each other.

Just staying 25 minutes away from the ballpark, a fan was frustrated that the games were blacked out on platforms like YouTube. Now is it new? Not really! See, MLB has something called a blackout policy. So, certain areas can be prevented from watching live games within the team’s home territory. It’s set in place to protect the revenue of the RSN and also encourage the fans to watch games through traditional cable.

A user had to turn on the Dodger Network as the SNY one screwed up. Now, for MLB, this is not good. Now, just the streaming is changed; many have complained about switching off their TV or changing the sport. For a league that’s trying to catch up with the experience that the NBA or NFL offer to fans, these kinds of screw-ups don’t help the case. Fans want reliable access, and to mess up such high-profile matchups is simply a rookie mistake.

Did you end up facing the same glitch? Let us know if it was your first time facing it or if you have continuously faced it recently.