***Official 2024 Chicago Cubs Thread***

Honest question, why is it not the Cubs (Marquees) fault? Maybe the right term is Cubs issue. I had the same problem, until after 3 phone calls with Marquee CS, I cancelled the service.

I live in eastern Iowa and have Verizon ISP. As a WIFI based provider, it uses servers in large metros. Mine connection tends to use Omaha. So the Marquee App sees the server location and not where I physically am to determine whether I should be blacked out. It seems like Marquee App could override the ISP server location and allow access based on physical/credit card address.

Whether the "fault" is the Cubs(team) or MLB, baseball needs to get their blackout rules fixed. It's not like baseball can turn away fans. My best option might be to subscribe to MLB.TV at a little bit of a price premium. But the Cubs won't see that revenue. And my fear is MLB.TV will black me out because I actually live in-market for the Cubs. We'll see.
I agree with the last part, the blackout rules need to be fixed. That is really the issue here. But if your ISP Is showing your location outside of Iowa, then it's your ISP's fault your Marquee subscription won't work.
 
that is our problem with our provider it says we are in new york or missouri. yes they should use the address of the credit card they have taken. thanks
Can't do that... It would be too easy for people in Iowa to share the subscription with people out of State.
 
Marlins are 0-7 and may be preparing to sell already.

Anyone we would like to see in Chicago?

I’d still like to see Burnes in a Cubs uniform but if there’s a world you can get Luzardo for a not-ridiculous price, I’d jump on that and worry about future rotation fits later. Burnes/Steele/Luzardo/Horton/Shota is a top 3 rotation in the league and your second most expensive guy would be Shota at $13 MM. Just need to get Taillon off the books.

Other than Luzardo, I’m not sure there’s anyone else I’d be too excited about.
 
Man the kids looked good on the hill last night. Vets not so much. Wouldn't be surprised if those to don't find their was to high leverage late inning responsibilities.
 
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I agree with the last part, the blackout rules need to be fixed. That is really the issue here. But if your ISP Is showing your location outside of Iowa, then it's your ISP's fault your Marquee subscription won't work.
Would a VPN work? Can get one for fairly cheap monthly price I believe.
 
Marlins are 0-7 and may be preparing to sell already.

Anyone we would like to see in Chicago?

I’d still like to see Burnes in a Cubs uniform but if there’s a world you can get Luzardo for a not-ridiculous price, I’d jump on that and worry about future rotation fits later. Burnes/Steele/Luzardo/Horton/Shota is a top 3 rotation in the league and your second most expensive guy would be Shota at $13 MM. Just need to get Taillon off the books.

Other than Luzardo, I’m not sure there’s anyone else I’d be too excited about.
Hoerner/Mervis/Triantos/Wesneski for Luzardo and a lottery ticket.

Move Morel to 2B where he's competent and play Madrigal/Wisdom at 3B until Shaw is ready in July or August.
 
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I agree with the last part, the blackout rules need to be fixed. That is really the issue here. But if your ISP Is showing your location outside of Iowa, then it's your ISP's fault your Marquee subscription won't work.
Well my ISP provider Verizon will continue to get my money. Marquee & the Cubs not. Not going back to Mediacom!!!

The issue isn't unique to Verizon as I have the same issue with T-Mobile when I tested at a family member's home.

With the growth of WIFI ISP's, it is an APP issue. And the fix would be easy. Base the blackout restrictions on where I physically live.
 
Can't do that... It would be too easy for people in Iowa to share the subscription with people out of State.
Could easily restrict number of simultaneous streams.

Also the Marquee software currently has some geolocation monitoring capability, so seems like they could develop a policy to restrict sharing.

Sorry, but this is a hot button issue for me. Love watching the Cubs.
 
I agree with the last part, the blackout rules need to be fixed. That is really the issue here. But if your ISP Is showing your location outside of Iowa, then it's your ISP's fault your Marquee subscription won't work.
I know that. trying to fix it. but yea th blackout rules need to change
 
I’ve had no blackout issues with marquee yet. But I spring for the $20/month fee. Sure beats the hell out of $95/month for Fubo just to get cubs games
 
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I’ve had no blackout issues with marquee yet. But I spring for the $20/month fee. Sure beats the hell out of $95/month for Fubo just to get cubs games
Curious, what streaming service do you use? I'm currently with FUBU but haven't decided where to switch?
 
Curious, what streaming service do you use? I'm currently with FUBU but haven't decided where to switch?
I use Hulu live normally but marquee got smart over the offseason. You can subscribe to marquee directly for $20/month. I have the app on my smart tv, and I will only miss 7 games this year, because I believe the cubs are on ESPN/Apple tv 7 times
 
I use Hulu live normally but marquee got smart over the offseason. You can subscribe to marquee directly for $20/month. I have the app on my smart tv, and I will only miss 7 games this year, because I believe the cubs are on ESPN/Apple tv 7 times this year
Yeah I switched from Hulu to Fubu to get Marquee. I don't see enough upgrade with Hulu plus having to add $20.
 
Yeah I switched from Hulu to Fubu to get Marquee. I don't see enough upgrade with Hulu plus having to add $20.
The way I figure, I’ll only have marquee for 3-4 ish months, so I’ll spend the extra $80 to get cubs games here or there. Had Fubo last year, and found it had less on demand shows than Hulu so I switched back
 

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