A YES Network cameraman, Pete Stendel, was hit in the head by an errant throw during the Yankees-Orioles game at Yankee Stadium. Play was stopped as medical staff attended to Stendel, who was conscious and talking. He was carted off the field on a stretcher, raising a peace sign to the crowd. The incident occurred when the throw from Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson hit Stendel as he was peering into his camera. Play eventually resumed.
The YES Network, co-owned by the New York Yankees, is launching a direct-to-consumer streaming service for non-cable subscribers to watch Yankees games, as well as games for the NBA's Brooklyn Nets and the WNBA's New York Liberty. The service costs $24.99 per month or $239.99 annually, with a promotional offer of $19.99 per month or $199.99 annually for subscribers who sign up before April 30. The move follows other regional sports networks, such as Diamond Sports Group and MSG Networks, offering streaming services outside of the cable bundle to reach consumers who don't subscribe to traditional pay-TV.
