CORRECTION: We initially reported that live games would begin streaming today. That is incorrect. Games will begin streaming Thurs., June 18

When MLB.com announced in March of this year that Gameday Audio would be available via their At Bat 2009 product, I went out on a limb and predicted that by 2010, an MLB Extra Innings type package for mobile devices would be available.

It seems I was off by a few months.

With today’s release of version 3.0 of Apple’s operating system fo iPhone and iPod Touch, MLB.com will release its latest version of At Bat that will allow live video streaming of games to the devices. But, unlike Gameday Audio for At Bat, this time blackout restrictions do apply. How will MLB.com know where you are? As reported in May, MLB.com has technology to track you (see MLBAM Issued Patent for Geolocation. Could MLB Extra Innings for Mobile Be Far Behind?).

Not every game that is available via league's out-of-market online package MLB.TV will be streamed for the mobile devices when the new version is launched. Thursday's interleague tilt between the White Sox and Cubs from Wrigley Field will be the first game streamed live (2:20 ET), followed by the night game between the Tigers and Cardinals (8:15 ET). Shortly thereafter, it is expected that the same package of games that are normally available through MLB.TV Premium will be rolled out.

Cost will continue to be $9.99 through the rest of the season, including the playoffs, and will be available via the App Store on iTunes.

Look for a review as soon as OS and latest version of At Bat is released, baring upgrade issues that were seen for iPhone OS 2.0

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AWESOME!!!!
written by Tom Swift, June 17, 2009

Now, all I need is battery life to last 12 hours. Coolest of cool

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This app keeps getting BETTER!
written by Chad Nichols, June 17, 2009

I bought the MLB At Bat app so I could listen to the Rockies radio broadcast on my phone since I moved to Missouri and it's a struggle to get the Rockies games here. And now, I will be able to stream each game live very soon! That's awesome! Great work!

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written by Galley, June 17, 2009

The best iPhone app, just keeps getting better!

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Only 2 Games?
written by Joel Tscherne, June 18, 2009

The app actually went live on Wednesday night with two games.
There's a schedule through Monday available, but it's only two games a day and they choose the games. We'll have to see if they really offer a larger package.

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written by a9bian, August 01, 2009

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ok's dinsl ins

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