MLB Network Will Have A Daily Presence at the 2013 World Series

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 by Sean Casey, Al Leiter, John Smoltz, Mike Lowell, Dan Plesac, Harold Reynolds, Tom Verducci and Mitch Williams.

Intentional Talk will have its usual duo of Chris Rose and Kevin Millar.

Peter Gammons will also be on-site to conduct interviews and to provide his unique analysis, plus a few one-letter pocket tweets.

Here’s the MLB Network rundown.

MLB 2013 World Series LogoMLB TONIGHT & INTENTIONAL TALK TO AIR LIVE ON-SITE EVERYDAY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD SERIES

World Series Champions Al Leiter, Mike Lowell, Kevin Millar and John Smoltz Among MLB Network Analysts On-Site

Secaucus, N.J., October 21, 2013 – MLB Network’s extensive coverage of the 2013 World Series hits the road this week as MLB Tonight and Intentional Talk will air live every day from the studio and each World Series ballpark with previews, analysis and highlights of the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals matchup, plus interviews from Fenway Park in Boston and Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

  • Two-hour editions of MLB Tonight will air live at 3:00 p.m. ET and 6:00 p.m. ET on the day of each game, plus a live one-hour recap show after every game. MLB Tonight’s on-site coverage from Boston and St. Louis will be anchored by Greg Amsinger and Brian Kenny with analysis from Sean Casey, 1993 and 1997 World Series champion Al Leiter, two-time World Series champion and MVP of the 2007 World Series with the Red Sox Mike Lowell, Dan Plesac, Harold Reynolds, 1995 World Series champion John Smoltz, Mitch Williams and Tom Verducci, who is covering his 27th World Series.
  • Studio coverage during MLB Tonight throughout the World Series will be anchored by Fran Charles, Paul Severino and Matt Yallof with analysis from 1980 World Series World Champion Larry Bowa, Eric Byrnes, Darryl Hamilton, Joe Magrane, Bill Ripken and Dave Valle.
  • Kevin Millar, a 2004 World Series champion with the Red Sox, and Chris Rose will interview MLB players and celebrities as they co-host Intentional Talk presented by Jack Honey on the road every day live at 5:00 p.m. ET throughout the World Series.
    • Hall of Fame award-winning baseball writer Peter Gammons, who is covering his 41st World Series, Sam Ryan and Heidi Watney will report from each ballpark throughout the World Series.
    • On off-days, MLB Tonight will air live at 6:00 p.m. ET, while MLB Network’s Path to the Championship will recap the latest World Series results.
    • MLB Network will keep its social media followers updated during the World Series with the latest news, quotes, interview clips, photos and breakdowns using #MLBTonight and #WorldSeries through its presence on Facebook and Twitter. Fans can also stay up to date by following MLB Network’s on-air personalities on Twitter.
    • MLB Network local channel listings are available at www.FindMLBNetwork.com.

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Ken has been covering the sports media in earnest at his own site, Fang's Bites since May 2007 and at Awful Announcing since March 2013. He provides a unique perspective having been an award-winning radio news reporter in Providence and having worked in local television. Fang celebrates the three Boston Red Sox World Championships in the 21st Century, but continues to be a long-suffering Cleveland Browns fan.

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