If you haven’t seen the news on MLB.com yet, tonight’s Spring Training game between the Indians and the Braves is going to be broadcast for free on MLB.tv.  Buddy Carlyle is the scheduled starter for Atlanta, while Brian Slocum should take the mound for Cleveland.

First pitch is set for 23.05 (GMT).  There’s no indication yet as to whether you will have to enter any personal details to allow you to watch the game (i.e. entering all your details as if you were going to subscribe).  I know they’ve worked it that way in the past for regular season freebies, but I don’t think they’ve done it that way for S.T. games.  Back in 2005, it was the free previews of S.T. games that convinced me to subscribe for the first time and I haven’t looked back since.  While they do have a “Bandwidth checker” on MLB.com, there’s nothing quite like being able to use the actual product to allow you to find out how well it will work on your computer/internet set-up.

So if you are undecided and/or a bit sceptical about the picture quality, here’s a good chance to give MLB.tv (and Gameday Audio) a test drive.