You might've seen the ads for this already. I've seen them the last two nights. Comcast SportsNet is planning a new Saturday morning baseball show set to debut May 2nd. They're also planning a second show, which will air on Sunday nights, prior to WBZ's Sports Final and WHDH's Sports Xtra. The Baseball Show (Yes, … Continue reading CSN Plans Saturday Morning Baseball Show, Joins Sunday Night Lineup
Schilling Who? CSN Has its Own Blogging Red Sox Pitcher
Comcast SportsNet has added Red Sox pitcher Justin Masterson to their collection of bloggers over at their Wicked Good Sports website. Masterson, who is in his first full season in the Major Leagues, will blog throughout the season on his life in baseball with the Red Sox. His first entry A Call to the Bullpen is already posted. … Continue reading Schilling Who? CSN Has its Own Blogging Red Sox Pitcher
Papelbon and CSN Together Again
Another season of Jonathan Papelbon on Comcast SportsNet: All-Star Closer Will Tape Exclusive Weekly Webisode for Comcast SportsNet.com BURLINGTON, MA – During the past two seasons, Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon has burst on to the media scene by blending candor and humor to take on any issue. Comcast SportsNet has once again recruited the … Continue reading Papelbon and CSN Together Again
Vote for your Favorite Media Pro … Or Don’t
Ken from Fang's Bites with another drive-by update. This one deals with the 3rd annual Comcast SportsNet Media Madness tournament. Read the release. BOSTON’S TOP SPORTS MEDIA PROS COMPETE IN COMCAST SPORTSNET’S THIRD ANNUAL MEDIA MADNESS TOURNAMENT Brackets Unveiled Tonight on Mohegan Sun Sports Tonight; Media Madness Bracket Special Available on ComcastSportsNet.com BURLINGTON, MA – … Continue reading Vote for your Favorite Media Pro … Or Don’t
CSN Offers Expanded Celtics/Lakers Coverage With Bob Ryan
Tonight's Celtics/Lakers game is being broadcast by TNT, but that doesn't mean CSN is just going to be sitting idly by before and after the game. The network annouced today that they will have expanded pregame coverage tonight starting at 6:30 that will feature Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck and Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan. Ryan … Continue reading CSN Offers Expanded Celtics/Lakers Coverage With Bob Ryan
Less Live Spots from Spring Training on Local TV
The Herald's Jessica Heslam has a story this morning where she reports on some local TV stations that will be forgoing the customary trips to Red Sox spring training next month due to the economy. Channel 7 (WHDH) will not be sending anyone down to Fort Myers, while FOX25 may not send sports anchor Butch Stearns, … Continue reading Less Live Spots from Spring Training on Local TV
CSN Scores Papelbon Comments on Deal
Comcast SportsNet cashed in on their relationship with Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon last night by getting an interview with the All Star, who talked about his decision to take the one year, record setting contract from the club instead of a longer term, more secure deal. CSN has had a regular segment with Papelbon … Continue reading CSN Scores Papelbon Comments on Deal
Local Airing of Hall of Fame Presser
The Baseball Hall of Fame press conference for Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice which will be taking place in New York City at noon today will be broadcast locally by both Comcast SportsNet and NESN. CSN will be running the MLB Network feed. Following the HoF press conference, NESN will also air the John Smoltz press conference from earlier this … Continue reading Local Airing of Hall of Fame Presser
CSN’s “Manny Being Manny” – Not as bad as you might think…
OK, so that doesn't exactly read as a ringing endorsement of the Comcast SportsNet special Manny being Manny - The Final Days in Boston, which is set to debut tomorrow night following the Celtics post game show. But I'm sure you can forgive me for fearing the worst of this show, which I assumed would … Continue reading CSN’s “Manny Being Manny” – Not as bad as you might think…
CSN Celtics-Bulls Top Rated Show on Local TV
From CSN this afternoon: Celtics-Bulls at Top of Ratings Chart in Seven Male and Female Demos BURLINGTON, MA – Comcast SportsNet’s Celtics-Bulls telecast was the Number 1 or Number 2 rated program in seven different demos on Friday, December 19, earning a record 7.5 rating and reaching an estimated 270,000 households in New England. In … Continue reading CSN Celtics-Bulls Top Rated Show on Local TV
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