MLB Network launching in 50 million homes on 1/1

Until the launch, Harold Reynolds and Hazel Mae are running in a constant loop promoting the network on the new channel.

The first real program is at 6pm (ET) January 1 -- Hot Stove, a daily (M-F) show in the off-season.

During the season, MLB Tonight will run as a live studio show from 6pm until the last game is over. We'll see how Baseball Tonight responds.

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they don’t broadcast games right?

by JP_Frost on Dec 24, 2008 5:08 PM EST reply actions

They will.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Dec 25, 2008 12:19 AM EST up reply actions

Only 20, if I remember correctly?

by Voltaire on Dec 27, 2008 1:11 PM EST up reply actions

Read the whole thread first, idiot.

by Voltaire on Dec 27, 2008 1:11 PM EST up reply actions

MLB Tonight sounds pretty cool

Anti-Ben Fran before it was cool.

by Gradyforpresident on Dec 24, 2008 5:28 PM EST reply actions

They will be broadcasting 26 games live during the season.

by palcal on Dec 24, 2008 8:10 PM EST reply actions

I’m really looking forward to it, if nothing else as an alternative.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Dec 25, 2008 12:19 AM EST reply actions

I read somewhere (Shysterball, I think) that on the first day they’re showing Don Larson’s perfect game, complete with the original announcers and commercials. That should be interesting.

The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay

by Buckeye Brad on Dec 25, 2008 10:32 AM EST reply actions

You think they’ll cover small market teams or pull an ESPN?

by PatBordersHelmet on Dec 26, 2008 12:37 AM EST reply actions

I imagine it will start out fairly balanced, but it won’t stay that way.

by Jay on Dec 26, 2008 2:25 AM EST up reply actions

This is actually working, by the way. I fell for it once. Ok, twice.

by NickFantana on Dec 26, 2008 10:51 AM EST up reply actions

once for me.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Dec 26, 2008 1:00 PM EST up reply actions

I would hope that MLB would be smart to realize that fans want to see good teams, not just good big market teams. If the best game of the week is Tampa vs. Minnesota, then so be it. For years the FOX formula was that almost every game they televised would have a least one team from New York, Chicago, or LA – great way to maximize your ratings, but horrible for the long-term health of the sport.

by Ryan on Dec 26, 2008 1:49 PM EST up reply actions

Long-term health of the sport? You’re confusing me.

by SuddenSam on Dec 28, 2008 4:49 PM EST up reply actions

MLB.com already pushes the Bostons and Yankees in their wireless services, so I bet they quickly get in the ESPN groove.

by odradek on Jan 1, 2009 2:10 AM EST up reply actions

Can anyone confirm if they will be on dish network?

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Dec 30, 2008 9:53 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

I will not be on dish network.

by Brick. on Dec 30, 2008 11:21 AM EST up reply actions

they doesn’t (or isn’t supposed to anyways) refer to a person.

Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.

by westbrook on Dec 30, 2008 3:07 PM EST up reply actions

reccity rec rec

by supermarioelia on Dec 31, 2008 12:17 PM EST up reply actions

Everything I’ve seen is that it won’t…

…but I haven’t looked too terribly hard.

by NickFantana on Dec 30, 2008 12:27 PM EST up reply actions

I also will not be on dish network.

by afh4 on Dec 30, 2008 2:27 PM EST up reply actions

Well that’s it then. I’m out.

-Erik

by drerikbrady on Dec 30, 2008 2:37 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

rec.

by Brick. on Dec 30, 2008 4:32 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t think it’s on Dish Network yet, but I just emailed them to ask if them were getting it. Also, if you go to the MLB Network website, you can find if your TV service will have the network and if it doesn’t you can send them one of their prewritten emails telling them you want it.

The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay

by Buckeye Brad on Dec 30, 2008 5:26 PM EST up reply actions