The Yankees' third baseman, Ryan McMahon, and other players have expressed their sympathies with fans' frustrations about watching sports online, as Netflix and Major League Baseball both spent significant amounts on advertising to ensure that the first game of the season could be broadcast exclusively on the streaming service. This sentiment was shared by teammates, with one suggesting that in 2026, Yankees fans may need access to 10 networks and five or more subscriptions to see all of their team's games, which could cost nearly $1,000. Other sports fans may also have to spend a significant amount to watch other MLB teams and other sports. Michael Kay, the YES Network's play-by-play man, suggested that combining all the games under one umbrella could create a bundled sports package similar to cable bundles.