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MLB League Division Series Sees 5% Increase in Attendance from 2008
October 13, 2009 by
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Select the image above to see complete attendance stats for the 2009 League Division Series
With Phillies coming from behind in the 9th, and winning Game 4 of the NLDS against the Rockies 5-4, the 2009 League Division Series comes to a close and baseball fans will look...
Picture This: Umpires Become Unwanted Stars for MLB Postseason
October 12, 2009 by
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C.B. Bucknor's blown call at first during the ALDS Red Sox v Angels Game 1 ALDS was one of two in the game, and the beginning of a series of umpire errors in the Divison Series
Major League Baseball just can’t seem to catch a break. If it isn’t PEDs overshadowing...
Yost, Acta, Melvin, Garner Just Some Up for Astros Manager Spot
October 12, 2009 by
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The Houston Astros search for a new manager will begin in earnest on Wednesday when internal candidates Dave Clark and Al Pedrique will be interviewed at Minute Maid Park, General Manager Ed Wade announced today.
Clark and Pedrique will be the first of 10 candidates scheduled to be...
TBS Sees Double-Digit Increases Over Five Days of Division Series
October 12, 2009 by
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The 2009 MLB League Division Series (LDS) continues to deliver strong ratings for TBS, averaging a 3.1 U.S. household rating, up 11%, and a 10% increase in total viewers (4,728,000 vs. 4,282,000) when compared to the 2008 LDS. In addition, the 2009 LDS has averaged 3,563,000 households...
MLB Sees National TV Ratings Down for 2009 Regular Season
October 12, 2009 by
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According to a report by John Ourand of the SportsBusiness Journal, the lack of pennant races, ratings for MLB’s regular season ended down for national broadcasters FOX and ESPN.
FOX saw its Saturday afternoon game ratings 10 percent to a 1.8 rating/2.74 million viewers. According...
CHICAGO CUBS FILE CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION
October 12, 2009 by
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THIS IS BREAKING NEWS...
In a technical move designed to hasten the sale $845 million sale of the Chicago Cubs from the Tribune Co. to the Ricketts family, Wrigley Field, and a 25 percent stake in Comcast SportsNet Chicago, the Chicago Cubs have, as expected, filed for Chapter 11...
Twins Loss Sees End of MLB for the Metrodome
October 11, 2009 by
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With the Yankees sweeping the Minnesota Twins in Game 3, 4-1, the final MLB game was played at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. The Twins will begin play next season at the new open-air Target Field.
With the final out, two events were caught on camera by TBS, framing the swan song...
UPDATED TBS BROADCAST SCHEDULE FOR DIVISION SERIES
October 11, 2009 by
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Following the postponed Game 3 of the NLDS from Coors Field, and the sweep of the Red Sox by the Angels in the ALDS, TBS has updated their broadcast schedule:
MLB DIVISION SERIES ON TBS SCHEDULE
Mon., October 12: (If Yankees/Twins continues to Game #4)
3:30 p.m. ...
DUE TO SNOWOUT, MLB RELEASES UPDATED DIVISION SERIES SCHEDULE
October 11, 2009 by
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Following the postponement of Saturday’s National League Division Series Game Three between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Colorado Rockies and the conclusions of two Division Series, Major League Baseball has announced adjusted timings for remaining and potential Division...
The Best Division Series Games Since 1995
October 11, 2009 by
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Quick trivia: When was the first Division Series ever played in Major League Baseball? For those who said 1995, well, you’re wrong. The history of the Division Series actually began due to a player strike in 1981. The two teams with the best record in the first half played the teams...
PHILLIES/ROCKIES GAME POSTPONED DUE TO SNOW
October 10, 2009 by
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THIS IS BREAKING NEWS...
Game Three of the 2009 National League Division Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Colorado has been postponed due to inclement weather, and has beenrescheduled for Sunday at 8:07 p.m. (MT). Game Four has been...
Cuzzi’s Blown Call Outlines the Need for Expanded MLB Instant Replay
October 10, 2009 by
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With umpire Phil Cuzzi squating to get a clear view, Joe Mauer's 11th inning hit is called foul after hitting Melkey Cabera's glove in fair territory, and as seen in this shot, landing approx. a foot in fair territory afterwards. Being an umpire in Major League Baseball isn...
MLB Postseason Clubs Make Extra $$$, But How Much Depends
October 09, 2009 by
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With the 2009 postseason getting underway, interest in the added revenues that each of the teams that advanced could garner increases. Today, two stories reference research published earlier this year that looked at the added average gate revenue clubs make when making the postseason...
TBS Sees MLB LDS Coverage Up 15% Over First Two Days
October 09, 2009 by
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TBS continues to see solid ratings with its exclusive coverage of the 2009 MLB Division Series (LDS), averaging a 3.1 U.S. household rating, up 15%, and a 15% increase in total viewers (4,525,000 vs. 3,929,000) over the first two days of the 2008 LDS. The LDS has averaged 3,526...
Overnight Ratings for Day 2 of the Division Series Up 21% From Last Year
October 09, 2009 by
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Buoyed by compelling match-ups, competitive games, and large markets being represented, Day Two of the MLB Division Series on TBS saw overnight ratings up 21 percent in metered-markets from last year’s games. Last year’s games were played one week earlier due to the World Baseball...
Despite Ratings Dip, NESN Highest Rated Regional Sports Network in MLB for 6th Consecutive Season
October 09, 2009 by
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Despite a 7 percent decline in ratings year over year, New England Sports Network (NESN) was the highest rated regional sports network in baseball for the 6th consecutive season earning a 9.4 average household rating (226,000 homes) for Red Sox broadcasts in the Boston DMA. NESN still...
MLB Releases National Broadcast Schedule to the Conclusion of Division Series
October 08, 2009 by
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The following is the national broadcast schedule through the conclusion of the American League and National League Division Series. TBS and ESPN Radio will provide national coverage of all Division Series games. Additional coverage of all postseason games will be provided...
Day One of Division Series Most Watched Since 2005
October 08, 2009 by
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TBS took the field for its 2009 MLB Postseason coverage with the most-watched day one of the LDS since 2005, averaging 4,933,000 total viewers for tripleheader coverage. The network also saw double-digit growth compared to last year, averaging a 3.3 U.S. household rating for all three...
Jittery Picture for TBS MLB Broadcasts Blamed on the Sun
October 08, 2009 by
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Whether it was on Twitter, Facebook, blogs, or in our case, via email, fans watching the 2009 Division Series play on TBS were asking, “What’s with the jittery and pixilated picture I keep getting?” Well, it seems it’s less an issue with TBS, and more of a, well... celestial...
TV Ratings Up 11.8% For First Three Games of 2009 Division Series
October 08, 2009 by
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TBS had ratings for the first three games of the 2009 MLB Division Series average a 3.8 metered-market rating, up from a 3.4 rating for the three games last year. The ratings are up 11.8 percent in metered markets compared to the same period last year. According to the SportsBusiness...
MLB Postseason Starts With Attendance Increase Over 2008
October 08, 2009 by
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The first three games of MLB’s 2009 postseason are in the books, and with it, sees an increase of 18,892 over the same number of games last season. The increase can be attributed to the Cubs being out of the mix this year – Wrigley Field’s small seating capacity.
In terms...
Breaking Down Player Moves By Each of the 2009 MLB Postseason Clubs
October 08, 2009 by
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During the off-season and around the trade deadline, general managers become household names. It’s their time to shine. It’s the ultimate goal for GM’s to take a back seat and let the team they’ve put together take the spot light. So, as the playoffs begin, we take a look...
Passed Ball: TBS Shows "Yankees All-Tiem Ranks" Graphic
October 07, 2009 by
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A "Model of Consistency"?
TBS has seen poor quality broadcasting from the likes of Chip Caray and Ron Darling over the course of yesterday's AL Central tiebreaker game (Caray calling “Base Hit!” on a crucial flyball out in the 10th) and this evening's ALDS Game...
Tigers-Twins Game Most Watched MLB Tiebreaker Game Since 1998
October 07, 2009 by
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Last night's instant classic wasn't just a classic for baseball, it was a classic for the network that carried it.
TBS scored with its coverage of last night’s 12-inning showdown between the Detroit Tigers @ Minnesota Twins, which was the most watched MLB tiebreaker game...
Majestic Athletic Airs First Network TV Ad During MLB Postseason
October 07, 2009 by
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With the start of the Divisional Series, Majestic Athletic will be airing its first network television commercial. Majestic’s spot is one of few product ads that feature actual MLB on-field footage.
“MLB has been a tremendous partner in helping us bring together video and voice...
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