If history has taught us anything, it’s that aggressive deregulation often carries unintended — and sometimes irreversible — consequences.

The question is no longer whether some stations will drop local news — it’s when and how many will.

If baseball is serious about growing its audience, especially among younger fans, it must overhaul its television and streaming policies to make it easier — not harder — for people to watch their favorite teams.

The transition to ATSC 3.0 may be inevitable, but it should not come at the expense of consumer choice and accessibility.