Just announced now by MLB Network, former NESN sideline reporter Heidi Watney will be joining the MLB-owned TV network in January.
Since leaving NESN in 2011, she went to Time Warner Cable SportsNet to work as a sideline reporter for the Los Angeles Lakers, however, she was dropped before the season began.
Watney will work for MLB Network as a studio host and a reporter. She’ll make her debut in January.
During her time with NESN, Heidi became quite popular with Red Sox Nation fanboys. However, women were another story.
Heidi tweeted that she’s joining MLB Network shortly after the announcement was made.
Very excited to finally be able to say I’m joining @mlbnetwork as a studio host and reporter. #MLB #Ilovebaseball
— Heidi Watney (@HeidiWatney) November 19, 2012
Here’s the press release from MLB Network on Heidi’s hiring.
Heidi Watney Joins MLB Network On-Air Talent Lineup
Secaucus, N.J., November 19, 2012 – MLB Network today announced that Heidi Watney has joined its roster of on-air talent as a studio host and reporter, appearing across MLB Network’s studio programming. Watney will make her MLB Network debut in January, 2013.
“I’m extremely excited to return to baseball by joining MLB Network’s on-air talent lineup. Baseball is a true passion of mine and I’m looking forward to covering all 30 MLB clubs 365 days a year,” said Watney.
Watney most recently covered the Los Angeles Galaxy for Time Warner Cable SportsNet in Los Angeles, California. Watney previously served as the Boston Red Sox field reporter for New England Sports Network (NESN) from 2008-2011. In addition to providing live in-game updates and reporting for NESN’s pre- and postgame show, Watney hosted the “Red Sox Report” and the “Ultimate Red Sox Show.” Before joining NESN, Watney worked as a sports anchor and host for KMPH-TV and KFIG-AM radio in Fresno, California.
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