Comcast Launches MLB Network in New England

Comcast has added the MLB Network to its digital cable lineup in New England, enabling baseball fans to follow America’s national pastime year-round.

The new MLB Network, which debuted January 1 to more than 50 million homes nationwide, offers baseball fans a full menu of baseball news and entertainment including pre-season deal-making, spring training, live game coverage, and daily analysis of the league and its teams. In its inaugural year, the channel will offer more than 1,400 hours of live programming, including at least 26 of baseball’s best match-ups.

Hazel Mae Returns to New England on MLB Network

Of special interest to New England sports fans, the launch will also bring former NESN reporter Hazel Mae back to television in the region. Mae will report for the MLB Network program “Hot Stove,” a live off-season studio show featuring news, reports, and analysis of the moves various teams make as well as the planning and preparation for the upcoming season. Mae will also be featured on “MLB Tonight,” the network’s premiere live in-season studio show that will air each night.

MLB Network Most Recent Addition to Comcast Offerings

MLB Network is the latest addition to the Comcast digital cable service, which features hundreds of channels along with more than 10,000 On Demand programs over the course of a month — the vast majority for no additional charge — including over 1,000 high definition viewing choices at any time.

“We are excited to add even more programming to our industry-leading sports lineup as part of our commitment to provide fans with a fantastic baseball viewing experience,” said Steve Hackleys, senior vice president of Comcast’s Greater Boston region. “Given the year-round wealth of breaking news that really is unique to Major League Baseball and the incredibly high interest in baseball here in New England, fans are sure to embrace MLB Network’s in-depth programming.”

“We are thrilled to be launching MLB Network on Comcast systems in New England,” said Tony Petitti, MLB Network President and CEO. “MLB Network will offer baseball fans an insider’s perspective on the sport that has never been seen before. This launch further expands on our ability to bring the ultimate coverage of the national pastime to fans on a 24/7 basis.”