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TBS’ MLB Postseason Coverage Marketing Campaign to Feature Kid Rock’s New Song “Born Free” – Link Provided

September 2, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

TBS’ MLB Postseason Coverage Marketing Campaign to Feature Kid Rock’s New Song “Born Free”

Grammy-nominated artist also be featured in National CineMedia Theatres starting Labor Day Weekend

TBS, exclusive television home of all four of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Division Series and the American League Championship Series (ALCS), will team up with GRAMMY® nominated artist Kid Rock to create an exclusive full length video featuring his soon-to-be released song “Born Free.” The video, which will debut in National CineMedia theatres nationwide on Friday, Sept. 3, will include exclusive footage from a recent concert outside of the singer’s hometown of Detroit, Mich. The song will be used throughout TBS’ marketing campaign for its MLB Postseason coverage including shorter versions of the video that will run beginning in early September. It will also be used as a secondary theme throughout the network’s coverage, serving as the primary musical bed to enhance the network’s broadcast elements.

The song is the title track off of Kid Rock’s new album “Born Free,” which is set to be released on Tues., November 16.  The TBS MLB video featuring Kid Rock can be found at: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/hotcorner/index.jsp

“Kid Rock’s new song ‘Born Free’ is the perfect track to complement the MLB Postseason on TBS campaign. It’s a song with an all American feel that connects perfectly with America’s favorite pastime, baseball. Also, having the opportunity to shoot Kid Rock’s performance in front of his hometown crowd added a dynamic energy that could not be duplicated.” said Craig Barry, SVP of Creative and Content for Turner Sports.

The two-minute and thirty second version of the Kid Rock video will run on 14,600 screens through National CineMedia theatres, which include AMC Entertainment, Inc., Cinemark USA, Inc. and Regal Entertainment Group, from Sept. 3 –23 and again from Oct. 1 – 7, kicking off a larger campaign which integrates Kids Rock’s “Born Free” throughout the MLB Postseason on TBS both in marketing assets and in-telecast elements. The video will run across the Turner-owned networks including TNT, tbs, truTV, CNN, HLN and CNN Airport Network. TBS takes the mound on Oct. 6th with exclusive coverage of the Division Series, followed by the ALCS on Oct. 15th.

Turner Sports’ previous musical pairings for its programming include an eclectic mix of artists such as Bon Jovi (MLB Postseason), Jamie Foxx and Justin Timberlake (NBA Playoffs), Usher (NBA All-Star), Jay-Z (NBA), Pharrell (NBA All-Star), Britney Spears (NBA All-Star), Kevin Rudolf (NBA All-Star), Fort Minor (NBA Playoffs), The Rolling Stones (NASCAR), AC/DC (NASCAR) Buckcherry (NASCAR), Hinder (NASCAR), and many others.

Turner Sports, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., presents some of the best and most popular sporting events worldwide and is a leader in televised and online sports programming. With events airing on TBS, TNT and truTV, Turner Sports’ line-up includes NASCAR and NASCAR.COM, the NBA, Major League Baseball, the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, professional golf, PGATOUR.COM and PGA.com. Turner Sports’ diverse portfolio also offers a collection of mobile Web sites and apps featuring NBA, NASCAR and professional golf content, along with Turner Sports’ first branded consumer product, SportsNOW. Turner Sports and the NBA also jointly manage NBA Digital, which includes NBA TV, NBA.com, NBA LEAGUE PASS, NBA LEAGUE PASS Broadband, NBA Mobile, NBADLEAUGE.com and WNBA.com.

TBS, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., is television’s top-rated comedy network and is available in 100.1 million households.  It serves as home to such original comedy series as My Boys, Are We There Yet? and Tyler Perry’s House of Payne and Meet the Browns; the late-night hit Lopez Tonight, starring George Lopez, and the upcoming late-night series starring Conan O’Brien; hot contemporary comedies like Family Guy and The Office; specials like Funniest Commercials of the Year; special events, including star-studded comedy festivals in Chicago; blockbuster movies; and hosted movie showcases.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

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“Sunday MLB on TBS” to Feature an American League Match-up Between the New York Yankees @ Chicago White Sox

August 27, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

“Sunday MLB on TBS” to Feature an American League Match-up Between the New York Yankees @ Chicago White Sox

“Sunday MLB on TBS” continues on August 29 with two American League contenders facing off as Derek Jeter and the New York Yankees visit Paul Konerko and the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field at 2 p.m. (ET).  Ivan Nova is scheduled to start for the Yankees against the White Sox probable starter Gavin Floyd.  Ernie Johnson will call play-by-play alongside analyst Ron Darling.

“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:

DAY/DATE

TIME (ET)             EVENT

Sunday, Aug. 29

2 p.m.                          New York Yankees @ Chicago White Sox

Announcers: Ernie Johnson (play-by-play) and Ron Darling (analyst)

SUNDAY MLB ON TBS UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

Sunday, Sept. 5

1:30 p.m.                     Chicago White Sox @ Boston Red Sox

Announcers: Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Ron Darling (analyst) and John Smoltz (analyst)

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Costas & Smoltz Call Mets at NL East First-Place Braves on MLB Network’s Thursday Night Baseball

August 26, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

NL East First-Place Atlanta Braves Host New York Mets on Thursday Night Baseball ON September 2,

CALLED BY MLB NETWORK’S bob costas and john smoltz

Three First-Place Teams in Action During MLB Network’s Live Game Schedule for August 30-September 4

Game Schedule Also Includes Cincinnati Reds Visiting NL Central Rival St. Louis Cardinals on September 3

Secaucus, N.J., August 26, 2010 – The NL East first-place Atlanta Braves host the New York Mets on Thursday Night Baseball on September 2 at 7:00 p.m. ET, part of MLB Network’s live game schedule for August 30 – September 4. MLB Network’s Bob Costas and former Braves Cy Young Award winner and eight-time All-Star John Smoltz will call the game live from Turner Field. The Braves currently lead the NL East by 2 ½ games over the Philadelphia Phillies. Viewers in the Mets and Braves markets will see the AL Central first-place Minnesota Twins match up against the Detroit Tigers at 8:00 p.m. ET live from Target Field.

The NL Central first-place Cincinnati Reds, who have won seven of their last ten games, led by All-Star first baseman Joey Votto, host the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Viewers in select markets will see the Braves take on the Mets in the first of their four-game series at 7:00 p.m. ET. On Tuesday, August 31, the Twins, who have a 3 ½ game lead in the AL Central, host the Tigers at 8:00 p.m. ET. Viewers in select markets will again see the Mets at Braves at 7:00 p.m. ET. Later in the week the Reds travel to Busch Stadium to take on division rivals St. Louis Cardinals for the first of a three-game series on Friday, September 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Reds are 3½ games ahead of the Cardinals in the NL Central. Viewers in select markets will see an NL East matchup between the Braves and Florida Marlins at 7:00 p.m. ET live from Sun Life Stadium. Saturday Night Baseball features the Chicago White Sox at Boston Red Sox at 7:00 p.m. ET. Viewers in select markets will again see the Braves against the Marlins at 7:00 p.m. ET.

MLB Tonight, MLB Network’s Emmy Award-winning signature nightly studio show, airs seven days a week, featuring updates, highlights, bonus coverage and look-ins at live games in progress. Quick Pitch, MLB Network’s highlights show of record, airs nightly with recaps of all the great fielding and scoring plays from the day’s games.

MLB Network’s August 30 – September 4 live game schedule:

All times ET and subject to change, check MLBNetwork.com for updates

Unless otherwise announced, games will be blacked out in each club’s home television territory

Date               Time               Game

August 30      7:00 p.m.      Milwaukee at Cincinnati

7:00 p.m.      New York Mets at Atlanta [In select markets]

August 31      8:00 p.m.      Detroit at Minnesota

7:00 p.m.      New York Mets at Atlanta [In select markets]

September 2  7:00 p.m.      Thursday Night Baseball: New York Mets at Atlanta – Matt Vasgersian & John Smoltz

8:00 p.m.      Detroit at Minnesota [In Mets and Braves markets]

September 3  8:00 p.m.      Cincinnati at St. Louis

7:00 p.m.      Atlanta at Florida [In select markets]

September 4  7:00 p.m.      Chicago White Sox at Boston

7:00 p.m.      Atlanta at Florida

MLB Network launched on January 1, 2009 as the largest debut in cable television history and is currently available in approximately 55 million cable, telco TV and satellite homes throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In its inaugural year, MLB Network was honored with four Sports Emmy Awards and 12 nominations by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. With live games, original programming, highlights, classic games, and coverage of baseball events, MLB Network is the ultimate television destination for baseball fans. For more information and to find MLB Network in your area, go to www.MLBNetwork.com. www.Facebook.com/MLBNetwork www.Twitter.com/MLBNetwork

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Mora On His Seattle Successor: Control & Motivation Easier With College Players

August 26, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

FOX SPORTS NOTES, QUOTES & ANECDOTES

Mora On His Seattle Successor: Control & Motivation Easier With College Players

MLB & NFL Preseason Action This Weekend on FOX

NFL ON FOX FINISHES PRESEASON COVERAGE WITH STEELERS/BRONCOS CLASH – The Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Denver for a showdown with the Broncos on Sunday, August 29 (8:00 PM ET) in the final 2010 preseason matchup on FOX Sports.  NFL on FOX’s Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver call all the action from the INVESCO Field at Mile High.  FOX NFL SUNDAY host Curt Menefee welcomes fans live from the field and is joined by NFL on FOX analyst and former Bronco John Lynch at halftime to preview the season.  Also, Oliver reports on the quarterback roster in Denver and what impact Tim Tebow, Brady Quinn or Kyle Orton will have on the Broncos. For instant updates during the week and games from the entire NFL on FOX crew, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/NFLONFOX.

MORA ON HIS SEATTLE SUCCESSOR: CONTROL & MOTIVATION EASIER WITH COLLEGE PLAYERS – As he prepares for his rookie season with FOX Sports, former Seahawks head coach Jim Mora looks at Pete Carroll’s chances of having success with his former franchise.  “Pete’s spent 15 years in the NFL and has grown from his coaching experience but it’s not easy to make the transformation from coaching in college to the pros.  In college, you have very tight control of your players but less control in the pros.  From a motivational standpoint, college players listen more because they are striving to get to that next level.”  

MLB ON FOX HEADS TO THE WILD, WILD WEST – Week 21 of the FOX SATURDAY BASEBALL GAME OF THE WEEK schedule commences on Saturday, August 28 (4:00 PM ET) with two highly-competitive matchups. The Phillies, still in hot-pursuit of the Braves, face a tough test when they travel west to take on the NL West-leading Padres. San Diego possesses both the NL’s best record and baseballs most dominant best pitching staff. In Seattle, Joe Mauer, teams with RBI leader Delmon Young and the Twins to take on the Mariners. This week, the pregame show originates live from Safeco Field in Seattle 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.

GAME PLAY-BY-PLAY/ANALYST COV.

Philadelphia Phillies at San Diego Padres                   Josh Lewin, Eric Karros                                                  76%

& Ken Rosenthal

PETCO Park – San Diego, CA

MARKETS INCLUDE:  Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Fort Myers, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Houston, Jacksonville, Knoxville, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Providence, Raleigh, Richmond, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa, Tulsa, Washington, West Palm Beach

Probable Pitchers: Joe Blanton, RHP (5-6, 5.32 ERA) vs. Jon Garland, RHP (13-8, 3.25 ERA)

Minnesota Twins at Seattle Mariners                           Chris Rose & Mark Grace                                                24%

Safeco Field – Seattle, WA

MARKETS INCLUDE:  Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Portland, Seattle

Probable Pitchers: Nick Blackburn, RHP (7-8, 6.49 ERA) vs. Doug Fister, RHP (4-9, 3.87 ERA)

WORLD BEST SKATEBOARDERS BATTLE FOR MALOOF MONEY CUP SUNDAY ON FOX – FUEL TV, the only network dedicated to the lifestyle of action sports, presents the 2010 Maloof Money Cup presented by Vans during its thrilling Orange County, California stop in a one-hour special on FOX Sports. On Saturday, August 28 (3:00 PM ET), this action-packed one-hour wrap-up of the Maloof Money Cup featuring event highlights and exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with the world’s best skateboarders, giving audiences an entirely new look at the epic contest.

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Don Wakamatsu on MLB Network

August 25, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

August 25, 2010 – Former Seattle Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu will join MLB Network’s MLB Tonight as a guest analyst this Thursday and Friday, August 26 and 27 starting at 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT. Wakamatsu will be joined on both days by MLB Network analyst and former Seattle Mariners second baseman (1983-1992) Harold Reynolds, among others. MLB Tonight is MLB Network’s Emmy Award-winning signature studio show with updates, highlights, interviews and look-ins at live games in progress.

MLB Network launched on January 1, 2009 as the largest debut in cable television history and is currently available in approximately 55 million cable, telco TV and satellite homes throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In its inaugural year, MLB Network was honored with four Sports Emmy Awards and 12 nominations by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. With live games, original programming, highlights, classic games, and coverage of baseball events, MLB Network is the ultimate television destination for baseball fans. For more information and to find MLB Network in your area, go to www.MLBNetwork.com. www.Facebook.com/MLBNetwork www.Twitter.com/MLBNetwork

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Twins & Rangers Match Up on MLB Network August 24 & 26

August 19, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

AL DIVISION LEADERS MINNESOTA TWINS AND TEXAS RANGERS MATCH UP ON MLB NETWORK ON AUGUST 24 AND 26

Game Schedule Also Includes Philadelphia Phillies Hosting Houston Astros on August 26 and Boston Red Sox Against AL East First-Place Tampa Bay Rays on August 28

Secaucus, N.J., August 19, 2010 – The AL West first-place Texas Rangers host the AL Central first-place Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, August 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET, part of MLB Network’s live game schedule for August 24-28. Viewers in select markets will see the NL East first-place Atlanta Braves visit the Colorado Rockies at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Rangers will face the Twins once again during Thursday Night Baseball on August 26 at 8:00 p.m. ET with MLB Network’s Matt Vasgersian and John Smoltz calling the game live from Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Viewers in the Rangers and Twins markets will see the St. Louis Cardinals, who trail the Cincinnati Reds by three games in the NL Central, take on the Washington Nationals at 7:00 p.m. ET live from Nationals Park.

The Philadelphia Phillies, who are leading the NL Wild Card race, host the Houston Astros during MLB Matinee on August 26 at 1:00 p.m. ET. On Friday, August 27, the Florida Marlins travel to Turner Field to match up against the Braves in the first of a three-game series at 7:30 p.m. ET. Viewers in select markets will see an AL showdown between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox at 8:00 p.m. ET live from U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. The Yankees are currently tied with the Tampa Bay Rays for first place in the AL East. Rounding out the week, Saturday Night Baseball features the Boston Red Sox, who are 5 ½ games back in the AL East, at Rays on August 28 at 7:00 p.m. ET while viewers in select markets will see Yankees at White Sox at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Following each game, MLB Tonight, MLB Network’s Emmy Award-winning signature nightly studio show, will come on with bonus coverage and look-ins at live games in progress. Quick Pitch, MLB Network’s highlights show of record, airs nightly with recaps of all the great fielding & scoring plays from the day’s games.

MLB Network’s August 24 – August 28 live game schedule:

All times ET and subject to change, check MLBNetwork.com for updates

Unless otherwise announced, games will be blacked out in each club’s home television territory

Date               Time               Game

August 24      8:00 p.m.      Minnesota at Texas

8:30 p.m.      Atlanta at Colorado [In select markets]

August 26      1:00 p.m.      Houston at Philadelphia

8:00 p.m.*     Thursday Night Baseball: Minnesota at Texas – Matt Vasgersian and John Smoltz

7:00 p.m.      St. Louis at Washington [In Twins & Rangers markets only]

August 27      7:30 p.m.      Florida at Atlanta

8:00 p.m.     New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox [In select markets]

August 28      7:00 p.m.      Boston at Tampa Bay

7:00 p.m.      New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox [In select markets]

MLB Network launched on January 1, 2009 as the largest debut in cable television history and is currently available in approximately 55 million cable, telco TV and satellite homes throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In its inaugural year, MLB Network was honored with four Sports Emmy Awards and 12 nominations by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. With live games, original programming, highlights, classic games, and coverage of baseball events, MLB Network is the ultimate television destination for baseball fans. For more information and to find MLB Network in your area, go to www.MLBNetwork.com. www.Facebook.com/MLBNetwork www.Twitter.com/MLBNetwork

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“Sunday MLB on TBS” to Broadcast National League Face Off Between Giants and Cardinals

August 19, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

“Sunday MLB on TBS” to Broadcast National League Face Off Between the San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals

“Sunday MLB on TBS” continues on August 22 with two National League contenders as the St. Louis Cardinals host the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium at 2 p.m. (ET).  Ernie Johnson will call play-by-play alongside analysts Ron Darling and David Wells.

“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:

DAY/DATE

TIME (ET)             EVENT

Sunday, Aug. 22

2 p.m.                          San Francisco Giants @ St. Louis Cardinals

Announcers: Ernie Johnson (play-by-play), Ron Darling (analyst) and David Wells (analyst)

SUNDAY MLB ON TBS UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

Sunday, Aug. 29

2 p.m.                          New York Yankees @ Chicago White Sox

Announcers: Ernie Johnson (play-by-play) and Ron Darling (analyst)

Sunday, Sept. 5

1:30 p.m.                     Chicago White Sox @ Boston Red Sox

Announcers: Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Ron Darling (analyst) and John Smoltz (analyst)

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“Road Trip to Cooperstown” — Tonight at 9:00 p.m. ET on ESPN

August 19, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment


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Pereira & Mora Jr. Make NFL on FOX Debuts Thursday Night

August 19, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

FOX SPORTS NOTES, QUOTES & ANECDOTES

Pereira & Mora Jr. Make NFL on FOX Debuts Thursday Night

NFL on FOX Preseason Kicks-Off with Patriots/Falcons & Eagles/Bengals

TO & Ochocinco Fire Questions at Each Other In Special Interview Friday at Halftime

Johnson on Vikings:  Special Treatment of Players Was My Decision; Not the Players

FOXSports.com: End of The Road For Torre?

NFL ON FOX KICKS OFF PRESEASON: PATRIOTS @ FALCONS & EAGLES @ BENGALS — FOX Sports kicks off its Super Bowl season this week when the New England Patriots travel to Atlanta for a clash with the Falcons Thursday, August 19 (8:00 PM ET) in the first of three preseason matchups. Super Bowl XLV’s broadcast team of Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Pam Oliver call all the action in Atlanta. New NFL on FOX rules analyst Mike Pereira makes his much-anticipated NFL on FOX debut during Thursday’s game when he joins Buck and Aikman in the booth. He’ll join the broadcast in the third quarter and also contribute and educate viewers if circumstances warrant a rules interpretation or explanation.  FOX NFL SUNDAY host Curt Menefee welcomes fans live from the Georgia Dome and is joined by new NFL on FOX analyst Jim Mora Jr. Together they handle pregame, halftime and postgame coverage.

FOX Sports’ second preseason matchup takes place from Paul Brown stadium in Cincinnati on Friday, August 20 (8:00 PM ET) as the Bengals faceoff against the Philadelphia Eagles. Play-by-play broadcaster Kenny Albert is joined by analyst Daryl Johnston and on-field analyst Tony Siragusa to call the action between these two playoff teams from last season.  Menefee handles pregame, halftime and postgame coverage live from Cincinnati. At halftime, Cincinnati Bengals stars and the NFL’s most intriguing receiving duo, Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens, find out if they are really two-of-a-kind when the fire questions at each other in a special back-and-forth interview.

For instant updates during the week and games from the entire NFL on FOX crew, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/NFLONFOX.

JOHNSON: PLAYERS WHO GOT SPECIAL TREATMENT WAS MY DECISION; NOT THE PLAYERS After months of uncertainty and rumors, Brett Favre officially announced today that he will be returning to the Vikings for his 20th season in the NFL. FOX NFL SUNDAY analyst Jimmy Johnson has been monitoring the situation all off-season and as a Super Bowl-winning head coach, doesn’t like who seems to be calling the shots for the Vikings. “I’m really uncomfortable with how the situation in Minnesota played out with Brett Favre. I expected all of our star players to be on time and go through the same drills and have the same rules as a backup offensive guard.  As a head coach and at my choosing, I might sit them out a practice, drill or give some leeway on curfew.  They had privileges because they were great performers but they were still expected to do everything that the other players did. It was at my choosing, not at the demand of the individual to say, ‘I’m not going to come to training camp.’  When you anoint someone as your savior you’re not going to get the maximum performance out of the rest of your players.  What happens if Favre doesn’t have that magical season he did a year ago?  What happens if his ankle isn’t 100%?”

MLB DIVISIONAL RIVALRIES COLLIDE THIS SATURDAY ON FOX – The FOX SATURDAY BASEBALL GAME OF THE WEEK enters Week 20 on Saturday, August 21 (4:00 PM ET) with three matchups featuring division-leaders.

The Phillies have been on a roll recently, keeping the pressure on the NL East-leading Braves. After losing Chipper Jones to a season-ending knee injury, Atlanta is looking to bolster their lineup. In Minneapolis, Joe Mauer and the Twins host the Angels.  As of today, the AL Central leaders have won eight of their last 10 to open up a four-game lead over the Chicago White Sox. Cliff Lee and the AL West-leading Rangers are in the Baltimore to take on an Orioles team that continues to play well under manager Buck Showalter. This week, the pregame show originates live from Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore 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.

GAME PLAY-BY-PLAY/ANALYST COV.

Atlanta Braves at Chicago Cubs                                  Kenny Albert & Tim McCarver                                        63%

Wrigley Field – Chicago, IL

MARKETS INCLUDE:  Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Fort Myers, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Knoxville, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Providence, Raleigh, Richmond, Salt Lake City, San Diego, St. Louis, Tampa, West Palm Beach

Probable Pitchers: Tommy Hanson, RHP (8-8, 3.41 ERA) vs. Tom Gorzelanny, LHP (6-7, 3.85 ERA)

Los Angeles Angels at Minnesota Twins                     Dick Bremmer, Jose Mota                                               19%

& Ken Rosenthal

Target Field – Minneapolis, MN

MARKETS INCLUDE:  Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Portland, Sacramento, San Francisco

Probable Pitchers: Trevor Bell, RHP (1-3, 5.40 ERA) vs. Kevin Slowey, RHP (11-5, 4.22 ERA)

Texas Rangers at Baltimore Orioles                            Chris Rose & Mark Grace                                                17%

Oriole Park at Camden Yards – Baltimore, MD

MARKETS INCLUDE:  Albuquerque, Austin, Baltimore, Dallas, Houston, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Seattle, Tulsa, Washington

Probable Pitchers: Cliff Lee, LHP (10-6, 2.77 ERA) vs. Brad Bergesen, RHP (4-9, 5.80 ERA)

MOROSI: TORRE THINKING ABOUT THE END – FOXSports.com’s national MLB writer Jon Paul Morosi wouldn’t be surprised if Joe Torre walks away from his job as Dodgers manager when the season is over. Given some of the upheaval in the Dodgers front office and Torre’s own words, Morosi believes that Torre will not manage in 2011. “Yes, Torre could make another $4 million or so in 2011 and we can’t dismiss that as a motivation. This is a man who reminded reporters Tuesday that he signed with the Milwaukee Braves in 1960 because “they gave me the most money.”  He probably doesn’t want to spend his winter wondering if the Dodgers can afford the 200-inning starter from last year’s wish list. The divorce trial for Frank and Jamie McCourt is set to begin later this month, but it will be some time before absolute sovereignty is clear.”

For more columns from Morosi and other FOXSports.com MLB writer’s log onto www.foxsports.com/mlb

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ABC, ESPN & ESPN2 Combine to Deliver Every Little League World Series Game from Williamsport

August 17, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

ABC, ESPN & ESPN2 Combine to Deliver Every Little League World Series Game from Williamsport

U.S., International and World Series Championships on ABC

ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 will combine to present every game (up to 34) of the Little League World Series Presented by Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Reduced Sugar from Williamsport, Pa., Aug. 20-29.  ABC – entering the network’s 48th consecutive year of Little League World Series coverage – will broadcast the International Championship on Saturday, Aug. 28, at 1 p.m., the United States Championship on Aug. 28 at 4 p.m., and the Little League World Series Championship on Sunday, Aug. 29, at 3 p.m.  Every World Series game on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 will be available in high definition for the sixth straight year.  All ESPN and ESPN2 telecasts will be simulcast via ESPN3.com, with nearly all games available on ESPN Mobile TV.

For the first time, this year’s Little League World Series will feature a double-elimination format.  The Little League World Series from Williamsport will begin with regional winners competing in the double-elimination round Friday, Aug. 20, including: New England (Fairfield, Conn.) vs. Northwest (Auburn, Wash.) at 1 p.m. on ESPN; Midwest (Plymouth, Minn.) vs. Southwest (Pearland, Texas) at 3 p.m. on ESPN; Caribbean (Puerto Rico) vs. Europe (Germany) at 6 p.m. on ESPN2; and Japan (Tokyo) vs. Mexico (Tamaulipas) at 8 p.m. on ESPN2.  ABC will broadcast two games from the opening weekend: Southeast (Columbus, Ga.) vs. West (Waipahu, Hawaii) Saturday, Aug. 21, at 3 p.m., and an elimination game between either Mid-Atlantic (Toms River, NJ)/Great Lakes (Hamilton, Ohio) vs. Southeast/West Sunday, Aug. 22, at 2 p.m.

Action will continue daily (excluding Friday, Aug. 27) through the Little League World Series consolation game Sunday, Aug. 29, at 11 a.m. on ESPN and Little League World Series Championship.

ESPN game commentators:

Double Elimination Round – Aug. 20-26

  • Gary Thorne and Orel Hershiser
  • Karl Ravech and Bobby Valentine
  • Jon Sciambi and Nomar Garciaparra
  • Kyle Peterson and Adriana Monsalve will serve as roving reporters

Fun Fact: Hershiser and Garciaparra will achieve the broadcasting triple crown this season, contributing as game analysts to ESPN’s Major League Baseball, College World Series and Little League World Series coverage.

Single Elimination Round – Aug. 28-29

  • Brent Musburger and analyst Hershiser will call the U.S., International and World Series Championships on ABC.   Ravech, who will host ABC’s weekend coverage throughout the tournament, will call the third-place consolation game with Valentine.

ESPN will also televise a Little League World Series Web Gems/World Series Preview Presented by Subway, recapping the best defensive plays throughout the tournament and previewing the championship, Sunday, Aug. 29, at 1 p.m.

ESPN maintains a Little League World Series Facebook page, which provides news and information, videos, game previews and trivia, among other content, to its more than 40,000 fans.

2010 Little League World Series Schedule

All ESPN telecasts simulcast on ESPN3.com (*denotes elimination game)

Pool A – Mid-Atlantic (Toms River, NJ), West (Waipahu, Hawaii), Southeast (Columbus, Ga.) and Great Lakes (Hamilton, Ohio); Pool B – New England (Fairfield, Conn.), Midwest (Plymouth, Minn.), Southwest (Pearland, Texas) and Northwest (Auburn, Wash.); Pool C – Caribbean (Puerto Rico), Japan (Tokyo), Mexico (Tamaulipas) and Europe (Germany); and Pool D – Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia), Latin America (Panama), Canada (British Columbia) and Asia-Pacific (Chinese Taipei).

Double Elimination Round
Date Time (ET) Game Field Network
Fri, Aug 20 1 p.m. #1: New England vs. Northwest Volunteer ESPN
3 p.m. #2: Midwest vs. Southwest Lamade ESPN
6 p.m. #3: Caribbean vs. Europe Volunteer ESPN2
8 p.m. #4: Japan vs. Mexico Lamade ESPN2
Sat, Aug 21 11 a.m. #5: Mid-Atlantic vs. Great Lakes Lamade ESPN
1 p.m. #6: Latin America vs. Canada Volunteer ESPN
3 p.m. #7: Southeast vs. West Lamade ABC
6 p.m. #8: Asia-Pacific vs. Middle East & Africa Volunteer ESPN
8 p.m. #9: *New England/Northwest loser vs. Midwest/Southwest loser Lamade ESPN
Sun, Aug 22 12 p.m. #10: *Caribbean/Europe loser vs. Japan/Mexico loser Volunteer ESPN
2 p.m. #11: *Mid-Atlantic/Great Lakes loser vs. Southeast/West loser Lamade ABC
3 p.m. #12: *Latin America/Canada loser vs. Asia-Pacific/Middle East & Africa loser Volunteer ESPN
6 p.m. #13: Winner’s Bracket Final: Caribbean/Europe winner vs. Japan/Mexico winner Volunteer ESPN2
8 p.m. #14: Winner’s Bracket Final: New England/Northwest winner vs. Midwest/Southwest winner Lamade ESPN2
Mon, Aug 23 12 p.m. Consolation Game: Game #9 loser vs. Game #10 loser Lamade ESPN2
2 p.m. #15: Winner’s Bracket Final: Latin America/Canada winner vs. Asia-Pacific/Middle East & Africa winner Volunteer ESPN
4 p.m. #16: *Game #13 loser vs. Game #10 winner Lamade ESPN
6 p.m. #17: Winner’s Bracket Final: Mid-Atlantic/Great Lakes winner vs. Southeast/West winner Volunteer ESPN2
8 p.m. #18: *Game #14 loser vs. Game #9 winner Lamade ESPN2
Tue, Aug 24 12 p.m. Consolation Game Lamade ESPN2
2 p.m. #19: *Game #15 loser vs. Game #12 winner Volunteer ESPN2
4 p.m. #20: *Game #17 loser vs. Game #11 winner Lamade ESPN
6 p.m. #21: *Game #13 winner vs. Game #16 winner Volunteer ESPN2
8 p.m. #22: *Game #14 winner vs. Game #18 winner Lamade ESPN2
Wed, Aug 25 2 p.m. Pool C Final (if nec.) Volunteer ESPN
4 p.m. Pool B Final (if nec.) Lamade ESPN
6 p.m. *Game #15 winner vs. Game #19 winner Volunteer ESPN
8 p.m. *Game #17 winner vs. Game #20 winner Lamade ESPN
Note: if two games are required on Wednesday, Aug. 25, the start times will be 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; if three games are played, they will be televised at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Thu, Aug 26 4 p.m. Pool D Final (if nec.) Lamade ESPN
7 p.m. Pool A Final (if nec.) Lamade ESPN2
Note: if one game is required, it will be televised at 7 p.m.

Single Elimination
Sat, Aug 28 1 p.m. International Championship Lamade ABC
4 p.m. U.S. Championship Lamade ABC
Sun, Aug 29 11 a.m. Consolation Game (third place) Lamade ESPN
1 p.m. Little League Web Gems Special and Championship Preview Presented by Subway ESPN
3 p.m. Little League World Series Championship Lamade ABC

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