Washington, D.C. (March 30, 2011) -- Major League Baseball this season is giving fans an unprecedented 11-day free preview of its MLB Extra Innings pay package.DIRECTV, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox, Bright House, Cablevision, Bresnan, Charter are among the TV providers that will offer the free preview, which runs from March 31 (Opening Day) to April 10.If viewers purchase the full-season plan prior to April 11, the cost will be $179. After April 11, it will go up to $199. (Note: The cost might vary depending upon the TV provider.)The package delivers up to 80 games per week with at least a few dozen in high-def. (Note: In the past, DIRECTV has offered more games in HD than the average cable operator.)Normally, the free preview only extends through the first week of the regular season. But Opening Day this year begins on a Thursday so MLB has decided to stretch the free preview through the following week.
