0 comments by Ken Fang on 5/11/2016
On Tuesday, May 10 at Frederick P. Rose Hall at Lincoln Center in New York, the Sports Emmy Awards were handed out to the national sports networks nominated in a number of categories. FS1 was the network that received the most with 8 awards. NBC was next with 7 followed by FoxSports.com with 6 then […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 10/8/2015
Let’s provide the schedule for the American and National League Division Series. As you’re probably aware by now, FS1 will carry the ALDS while TBS will have the NLDS. TBS lucks out this year as it will have the top three markets in the country, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago along with perennial power […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 10/6/2015
The MLB Postseason begins tonight with the American League Wild Card Game between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees on ESPN. It’s ESPN’s only playoff game on TV while ESPN Radio will carry every MLB Postseason contest as long as it takes. As for the National League Wild Card Game, TBS carries that on […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 8/14/2015
Let’s do some thoughts for you on this Friday. It’s all about providing you with fresh content. So without further delay, here’s the column: Earlier this week, Al Michaels broke some news on the Dan Patrick Show. Unfortunately, this interview is not available on the show’s YouTube page, but the audio is on his website […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 6/11/2015
This just in from MLB Network, the league-owned channel has just gone online, streaming on desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets. MLB Network joins NFL Network in streaming online, however, NFL Network streams on Verizon cell phones for their customers and on tablets on NFL Mobile for authenticated cable and satellite providers. MLB Network […]
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Let’s do another notebook for you on this Thursday. NEWS The NBA Finals are breaking records. Through three games, the series between the Cleveland Cavs and Golden State Warriors is averaging almost 18.5 million viewers and a 10.8 rating which is slaughtering all programming on broadcast and cable. Game 3 drew an 11.1 rating on […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 5/5/2015
The 36th Annual Sports Emmy Awards were handed out in New York on Tuesday, May 5. NBC’s coverage of the Sochi Winter Olympic Games was a big winner, but in several technical categories. We can’t say the usual suspects won because Bob Costas did not pick up the Outstanding Studio Host Award. Ernie Johnson won […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 4/17/2015
All Times Eastern Saturday, April 18 Studio and Pregame Shows MLB on Fox Sports 1 Pregame — Fox Sports 1, 3:30 p.m. MLB Tonight — MLB Network, 4 p.m. MLB Tonight — MLB Network, 7 p.m. Baseball Tonight — ESPN2, 10 p.m. Quick Pitch — MLB Network, midnight Baseball Tonight — ESPN2, 12:30 a.m. (Sunday) […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 4/10/2015
All Times Eastern Saturday, April 11 Studio and Pregame Shows MLB on Fox Sports 1 Pregame — Fox Sports 1, 12:30 p.m. MLB Tonight — MLB Network, 2 p.m. MLB Epic Moments: A Battle in the Bronx — Fox Sports 1, 4 p.m. MLB Tonight — MLB Network, 10 p.m. Quick Pitch — MLB Network, […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 3/1/2015
It’s been more than ten days since you had a notebook. Things have gone rather haywire and I’ve been quite busy dealing with issues at home, but you don’t have to be bogged down with what I’m going through. You want content so here it is. NEWS With Monday being the NHL Trade Deadline, fans […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 10/2/2014
Now with the eight teams set for the MLB League Division Series, let’s post the date and start times for the LDS games. Unlike the period between 2007 and 2013 when TBS aired all of the games with the exception of a couple saved for MLB Network. Now, we have Fox Sports 1 joining TBS […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 9/30/2014
This from MLB Network. It will air two National League Division Series games, one coming this Saturday, October 4 from Los Angeles when the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Dodgers in Game 2 of the series. Interestingly enough, it’ll be Bob Costas joining what is will be the Fox Sports 1 crew calling the […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 7/23/2014
This Sunday, MLB Network will air one of baseball’s great summer events when the Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2014 is inducted. It’ll be an Atlanta Braves theme as Bobby Cox, Tommy Glavine and Greg Maddux will be entering the Hall along with Frank Thomas, Tony LaRussa and Joe Torre. In addition, writer Roger […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 5/6/2014
Here’s the listing of the 35th Annual Sports Emmy Awards. They were handed out in New York tonight to an appreciative audience at the Frederick P. Rose Hall at the Time Warner Center. Overall, NBC led all networks with six Emmy Awards, Fox/HBO Sports/MLB Network won 5 and ESPN received four. In an upset, Bob […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 3/26/2014
The nominees are out. A few interesting developments for this year’s Emmys. In the play-by-play category, Al Michaels is noticeably absent. Marv Albert, Mike Breen, Joe Buck, Bob Costas (?) and Mike Emrick are nominees. I guess the Academy decided to put Bob in this category in addition to his customary Studio Host nomination. For […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 3/13/2014
Announced this week by MLB Network, Bob Costas and Matt Vasgersian will be the main play-by-voices for games that are produced in-house. Joining them on the broadcasts as analysts will be Jim Kaat and John Smoltz. Sam Ryan and Tom Verducci will be the on-field reporters for the games. MLB Network plans a schedule of […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/27/2014
Next month, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers will open the 2014 MLB regular season in Sydney, Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on March 22 and 23. MLB Network will air the games live in the United States. In Australia, the 9 Network and ESPN Australia will simulcast the games. The games will […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 1/8/2014
Unlike last year when the Baseball Writers Association of America chose not to vote anyone into the Baseball Hall of Fame, it’s expected at least one player will make it to Cooperstown, NY later this year. Greg Maddux, Jack Morris, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Craig Biggio are among the candidates hoping they’ll get the […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 10/21/2013
This in from MLB Network, we know that its two signature shows, Intentional Talk and MLB Tonight will be live from both Boston and St. Louis throughout the duration of the World Series. Among the staffers who will be seen on the shows, Greg Amsinger and Brian Kenny will host MLB Tonight. They’ll be joined […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 10/2/2013
In the second year of airing postseason baseball, MLB Network has announced it will carry Game 2 of the Pittsburgh-St. Louis series on Monday at 1 p.m. ET. The Holy Diminutive Bob Costas and Jim Kaat will call the game. Sam Ryan reports from the field. We have the press release from MLB Network. GAME […]
