MSG goes direct to consumer as clock ticks on YES Network

YESMSG has made the direct-to-consumer leap as the clock ticks on YES Network ahead of Opening Day.

MSG+ will launch this summer, according to Sportico. Fans will be able to stream the Knicks and Rangers, plus the Devils, Islanders and Sabres, for $10 a game or $30 a month. The service will only be available to “those in or around the New York area.”

This is good news for cord cutters. But it only means so much given it will not take effect until next season. Things could — should? — be much different with the anticipated YES platform. The Post reported on January 30 the network was hoping to have a DTC package by the Yankees’ season opener against the Giants on March 30, but only if it was…