The Breakdown: Can You Watch MLB on Prime Video?

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Baseball season is in full swing — and if you're trying to figure out how to actually watch your team without entering a subscription maze, you're not alone. With so many streaming services in play, catching all nine innings sometimes feels like solving a puzzle with half the pieces missing. But yes, you can watch MLB games on Prime Video. It all comes down to one key add-on: MLB.TV.

Here's the deal: Prime Video by itself doesn't carry live MLB games. But with an MLB.TV subscription added to your Prime Video account, you're suddenly in the game. Whether you're rooting for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Boston Red Sox, or whoever you're rooting for, MLB.TV delivers live out-of-market games all season long. So if your favorite team isn't the local one, this is your golden ticket. It also includes access to MLB Network, which means you're getting analysis, highlights, and that sweet, sweet background chatter that makes baseball feel like summer.

How to Watch MLB Games on Prime Video

To get started, you'll need Prime Video — and the best way to get that is by signing up for an Amazon Prime Membership. It's $14.99/month or $139/year, and it gives you access to Prime Video plus all the perks that come with being a Prime member: fast shipping, early access to deals, and other perks like access to free Kindle books.

Then there's MLB.TV, which you can subscribe to directly through Prime Video Channels. You've got two options: go all-in for the season with a one-time $139.99 payment, or take the monthly route for $29.99/month. Either way, you'll get a front-row seat to most games — just keep in mind that blackout restrictions do apply, especially for local matchups. Translation: if you live near your team, you might still need a regional sports network or live TV streaming service to catch every game.

Still, if you're out-of-market and want a one-stop shop to follow your team (and get free shipping on a new glove while you're at it), Prime Video with MLB.TV is hard to beat.

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