Special conversational NHL Network Showcase game set for Saturday, following MLBN’s Clubhouse Edition approach
This conversational broadcast will feature E.J. Hradek, Jackie Redmond, Kevin Weekes, and Mike Rupp.
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John Smoltz is no longer with MLBN after refusing to get vaccinated, but they “continue to talk with him about returning this season”
"John is not currently an MLB Network analyst, but we continue to talk with him about returning this season."
Melanie Newman adds MLB Network hosting to her growing list of roles
Newman's work with MLB Network will be in addition to her current work with the Orioles and for Apple TV.
Jon Heyman joins New York Post as MLB columnist
Heyman has done TV work as an insider at MLB Network for many years, to go with a long history of writing about baseball at various outlets.
MLB Network announces details of Off Base, the new daily panel show hosted by Lauren Gardner
Hannah Keyser and Xavier Scruggs will also be regulars.
Chris Russo left speechless by Alanna Rizzo’s bizarre Shohei Ohtani gaffe
"I don’t think Ohtani can be No. 1 because he is a pitcher."
MLB Network adds Jake Peavy, Hunter Pence as analysts
These additions come after MLBN announced Alex Avila and Cameron Maybin are joining as well.
Ken Rosenthal leaves MLBN after contract expires, amidst a report linking that to his writing on Rob Manfred
Ken Rosenthal will not appear on MLB Network this year after they didn't renew his contract. A New York Post report links that to what Rosenthal wrote about MLB commissioner Rob Manfred at The Athletic in 2020.
Houston native Robert Flores talks MLB Network World Series coverage, how “Houston is definitely a baseball town” now
"This is the golden age of Astros' baseball, and it might be the best run of any Houston sports team in the city's history."
Matt Vasgersian leaves Sunday Night Baseball, looks to do more work with the Angels and MLB Network
"I can’t do everything I enjoy with MLB Network and the Angels, while still being away for nearly 30 weekends a year."
MLB Network’s ‘Remembering the Game for New York’ a touching look back at baseball’s role in recovering from 9/11
The documentary features the six New York-area natives who played at Shea Stadium 10 days after 9/11.
MLB Network to air Remembering the Game for New York doc on September 9th
The Mets and Braves played the first game back in New York City just ten days after the 9/11 attacks.
