Ok, let’s check the baseball on TV schedules for this holiday weekend. This is for the MLB national TV partners. Starting with MLB Network, here’s what it’s showing Friday and Saturday.
For those who have MLB Network, Saturday marks the first national look at Manny Ramirez in a White Sox uniform since he left the Dodgers.
September 3 8:00 p.m. Cincinnati at St. Louis7:00 p.m. Atlanta at Florida [In select markets]September 4 7:00 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Boston7:00 p.m. Atlanta at Florida
Next, we have the games on Fox for Saturday. Joe Buck is again off. Not like he’s doing an NFL game this weekend. He’ll have done 13 out of possible 22 games for Fox. Anyway, Dick Stockton will be at the mic for the Reds-Cardinals game with Tim McCarver. That will be the main game on Saturday.
FOX SPORTS NOTES, QUOTES & ANECDOTES
Reds Battle Cardinals in NL Central Race Saturday on FOXREDS-CARDS BATTLE FOR NL CENTRAL – It’s September and the home stretch is here as the FOX SATURDAY BASEBALL GAME OF THE WEEK presents three enticing matchups on Saturday, Sept. 4 at 4:00 PM ET. Triple Crown and MVP-candidate Joey Votto leads the Reds into St. Louis and look to put away Albert Pujols and the Cards. In Minneapolis, a pair of first-place teams look to solidify their playoff position as the Twins host the Rangers. Out West, the Padres aim to increase their NL West lead as they take on the Rockies. This week, the pregame show originates live from PETCO Park in San Diego with host Chris Rose. Once game action begins, Rose joins analyst Mark Grace in the booth.For instant updates throughout the week and during games from the entire MLB on FOX crew, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MLBONFOX. Fans can gain more access to exclusive FOX Sports content by logging on to www.facebook.com/foxsports and www.myspace.com/foxsports.Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals, Dick Stockton, Tim McCarver & Ken Rosenthal, going to 44% of USABusch Stadium – St. Louis, MOMARKETS INCLUDE: Atlanta, Birmingham, Buffalo, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Greensboro, Greenville, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Knoxville, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Nashville, Norfolk, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Richmond, St. Louis, Tulsa, Washington, West Palm BeachProbable Pitchers: Travis Wood, LHP (4-2, 3.53 ERA) vs. Adam Wainwright, RHP (17-9, 2.30 ERA)Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins, Josh Lewin & Eric Karros, going to 37% of USATarget Field – Minneapolis, MNMARKETS INCLUDE: Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Fort Myers, Hartford, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, New York, Oklahoma City, Portland, Providence, San Antonio, Seattle, TampaProbable Pitchers: Colby Lewis, RHP (9-11, 3.56 ERA) vs. Carl Pavano, RHP (15-10, 3.52 ERA)Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres, Chris Rose & Mark Grace, going to 18% of USAPETCO Park – San Diego, CAMARKETS INCLUDE: Albuquerque, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San FranciscoProbable Pitchers: Jason Hammel, RHP (9-7, 4.32 ERA) vs. Clayton Richard, LHP (12-6, 3.50 ERA)
The Sunday and Monday games come after the break.
TBS will give us the battle of the Sox, White vs. Red on Sunday.
“Sunday MLB on TBS” Features Chicago White Sox @ Boston Red Sox in an American League ShowdownFormer Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez returns to Fenway Park“Sunday MLB on TBS” continues on September 5 with former Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez returning to Fenway Park with the Chicago White Sox to take on David Ortiz and Boston at 1:30 p.m. (ET). Mark Buehrle is scheduled to start for the White Sox against the Red Sox probable starter Josh Beckett. Brian Anderson will call the game alongside analysts Ron Darling and John Smoltz.“Sunday MLB on TBS” includes match-ups on TBS every Sunday afternoon throughout the regular season. The network will also begin providing exclusive coverage of the Division Series and the American League Championship Series (ALCS) in October 2010.TBS has broadcast MLB coverage for more than 30 years serving as the exclusive home of the MLB Division Series (DS) and one League Championship Series (LCS) since 2007 and home of Atlanta Braves coverage from 1977 to 2007.SUNDAY MLB ON TBS SCHEDULE:Sunday, Sept. 51:30 p.m. Chicago White Sox @ Boston Red SoxAnnouncers: Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Ron Darling (analyst) and John Smoltz (analyst)SUNDAY MLB ON TBS UPCOMING SCHEDULE:Sunday, Sept. 123 p.m. New York Yankees @ Texas RangersAnnouncers: Ernie Johnson (play-by-play), Dennis Eckersley (analyst) and John Smoltz (analyst)
Over to ESPN and ESPN2 for games on Sunday and Wednesday. ESPN has a doubleheader on Wednesday.
Sunday Night Baseball (September 5)San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers, 8 p.m.Commentators: Jon Miller, Joe Morgan, Orel HershiserESPN2, ESPN 2 HD, ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes, ESPN3.com, ESPN Mobile TVWednesday Night Baseball (September 8)Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox, 7 p.m.Commentators: TBAESPN, ESPN HD, ESPN 3.com, ESPN Mobile TVLos Angeles Dodgers at San Diego, 10 p.m.Commentators: TBAESPN, ESPN HD, ESPN3.com, ESPN Mobile TV
And for Labor Day, MLB Network has two games for viewing.
September 6 – 1:00 p.m. Baltimore at New York Yankees1:00 p.m. Texas at Toronto [In Orioles and Yankees markets]7:00 p.m. Tampa Bay at Boston7:00 p.m. Florida at Philadelphia [In select markets]
And there is your MLB viewing for the holiday weekend.
