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MLB App: Comprehensive Baseball Experience With Notable Limitations

by MLB Advanced Media, L.P.

4.4
ANDROIDSports
The official MLB app delivers live streaming, real-time scores, and breaking news for baseball fans. While feature-rich, it faces criticism regarding regional blackouts and occasional technical issues with widgets.

Detailed Review

The MLB app serves as the primary digital platform for baseball enthusiasts, offering comprehensive coverage of Major League Baseball through live video streaming, audio broadcasts, and real-time statistical updates. Developed by MLB Advanced Media, the application positions itself as an all-in-one solution for following professional baseball, though its full potential requires subscription access to MLB.TV's premium services. Core functionality centers around the MLB.TV subscription service, which provides access to over 250 Spring Training games and every out-of-market regular season game live or on-demand. The platform also includes 24/7 access to MLB Network programming, featuring up to 15 weekly games and original content like MLB Tonight and Intentional Talk. Free features include real-time scoring updates, detailed box scores, standings, and breaking news coverage, making it valuable for casual followers without subscriptions. The interface employs a clean, navigation-forward design with tabs organizing content into scores, news, video, and team-specific sections. Users can customize notifications for specific teams or games, though recent updates have introduced functionality issues. The recently added Android Auto support, long requested by users, now enables safer in-car access to live audio broadcasts and score updates during commutes or travel. User feedback reveals consistent patterns of praise and criticism. Multiple reviewers including Diane McWilliams (2025-08-31) and Tony Nevel (2025-08-30) report persistent widget malfunctions following recent updates, with score widgets failing to populate properly. The addition of Android Auto support after three years of requests, as noted by Greg Molumby (2025-08-05), demonstrates responsiveness to user demands, though implementation timing drew criticism. Regional blackouts and intrusive advertising partnerships, mentioned by Lazy S Listener (2025-08-30), remain significant pain points for subscribers. The application excels in content depth and streaming reliability but struggles with consistent cross-device performance and longstanding league policies regarding blackouts. Its value proposition remains strongest for dedicated fans willing to invest in MLB.TV subscriptions, particularly those following out-of-market teams. Casual users may find the free features sufficient for score tracking, though widget reliability issues diminish this functionality's consistency.

Key Features

  • Live out-of-market game streaming through MLB.TV subscription, providing access to every non-blackouted game with multiple viewing options including home/away broadcasts
  • Real-time scoring updates and detailed box scores for all games, including pitch-by-pitch tracking and advanced statistical breakdowns for serious analysts
  • MLB Network 24/7 live programming integration, featuring original shows and exclusive game coverage unavailable through traditional cable packages
  • Android Auto compatibility enabling safe listening to live game audio and score updates while driving, addressing long-standing user requests
  • Customizable notifications and alerts for specific teams, players, or game events, ensuring fans never miss important moments
  • Comprehensive news and trade rumor coverage with official MLB.com reporting and analysis, aggregating content from all team markets

Why Users Love It

Extensive live content library
Multi-platform accessibility

Perfect for: Baseball enthusiasts seeking comprehensive game coverage and streaming access

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Current Rank

#12

Best Rank

#6

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Average Rank

#12

30-day average

User Reviews

Camille Merritt
Jun 25, 2025

I absolutely adore baseball and this app is like a dream to me it has everything! If you love baseball you can't go wrong with this app. I have it on everyday! Even in the off-season there are lots of options. I love it!!!!

Camille Merritt
Jun 25, 2025

I absolutely adore baseball and this app is like a dream to me it has everything! If you love baseball you can't go wrong with this app. I have it on everyday! Even in the off-season there are lots of options. I love it!!!!

William Carrell
Sep 2, 2025

great little app and I love the fact that they partnered with T-Mobile which gives us a little extra Advantage when you're trying to keep up with your team

Julie Neild
Sep 4, 2025

I wish I could restore game scores at the bottom of my homepage. I did something wrong because it's not there now. Just lost it 10 minutes ago. I think I swiped it off.🥲

Johnny Osterbeck
Sep 1, 2025

If you like Major League baseball then this should be the first app you download. Then add other baseball apps from there. Do the same for all sports you follow. Download the app for any and all leagues you follow. Start from the source and branch out from there.

App Details

Developer

MLB Advanced Media, L.P.

Platform

android

Rating

4.4

Last Updated

10/7/2025