Why are tv stations so stupid?

On september 15 the cardinals have a double header against the cubs, and on their schedule the second game is listed to be on tv, but not the first one, as if it wasn't even going to be on cable tv... now first of all, why would you show one game on cable and another on tv, and second why would you show one game on tv and the other not at all? how stupid are they? and besides it's on a saturday so it's not conflicting with any real programs, maybe a movie or something... so why not show both games? and while we're on the subject why is it that they only show most games on cable anyway, why not show them on both tv and cable unless there's an important show on on tv...?

Why are tv stations so stupid?
Perhaps Game 1 will be on FOX at 2:55 CT and Game 2 will be at 7:10 as usual.
Reply:Cable channels pay for the right to air baseball games, and major networks don't. Networks are more interested in Football, with their fewer games, and greater following, you get more bang for your buck with each game.





Bsaeball, on the other hand, is spread out over 162 games, with a smaller following. So, networks don't think it's a worthwhile expenditure.
Reply:We start with the fact that this is not a scheduled double-header. The first game is a makeup of a previous rainout.





I don't know the television situation in St. Louis that well, but my guess is that the local station and Fox had previous commitments to broadcast other events that afternoon, and couldn't add the game on relatively short notice. Could both be busy with college football? Probably. You can't pay out millions in rights fees and then say, "Sorry, the Cardinals have a game then, so give us our money back."





As you might guess, most games are on cable because of money. The cable networks pay major dollars to get the games. Most sporting events don't outdraw regular programming, so the major networks aren't interested in them (note: this applies to everything but football). However, the cable channels love sports programming as it is sought be a good demographic of viewers.
Reply:Upsetting, huh?
Reply:y r u