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Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers in his first pitching appearance in nearly two years, facing the San Diego Padres tonight at Dodger Stadium. The game starts at 10:10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on MLB Network, SportsNet LA, and SDPA, with streaming options available on platforms like Fubo, Hulu, DirecTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and MLB.TV.
The Philadelphia Phillies will open their Grapefruit League play with a game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, Florida. Fans in the Delaware Valley can watch the game on MLB Network, while others can access it through MLB.tv. The radio broadcast will be available on 94 WIP. The Phillies' lineup for the game includes Whit Merrifield and Johan Rojas, with Kolby Allard starting as the pitcher.
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner acknowledges the team's payroll will exceed $300 million but doesn't rule out further moves, potentially targeting a top pitcher. Clarke Schmidt's breakout season in 2023 has drawn praise, while Giancarlo Stanton aims for a healthier and more productive year with revamped swing mechanics. Three Yankees, Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and Gerrit Cole, rank in the top 10 of MLB Network's list of the top 100 current players.
MLB Network will air a special on Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, featuring managers Terry Francona and Joe Maddon discussing the game for the first time. The special will include discussions on key plays, moments, and strategies, providing insight into the historic night when the Chicago Cubs won their first World Series title in 108 years.
MLB Network host Alanna Rizzo apologized after calling writer Jake Mintz a derogatory term for reporting on a comment made by Atlanta Braves player Orlando Arcia about Bryce Harper. Rizzo criticized Mintz and others for entering the clubhouse and invading the players' privacy. The Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA) called Rizzo's comments "unprofessional and unacceptable." Rizzo later apologized publicly and privately to Mintz. The Philadelphia Phillies ultimately won the series against the Braves and will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League Championship Series.
Former MLB first baseman and MLB Network personality Sean Casey has been hired as the new hitting coach for the New York Yankees, replacing Dillon Lawson. Casey's contract will run through the rest of the 2023 season, and he brings a positive energy and ability to connect with players. The Yankees have struggled offensively, ranking near the bottom in several categories, and hope Casey can help improve their performance in the second half of the season.
The 2023 MLB Draft is underway, with Day 1 featuring the first 70 selections, including Rounds 1 and 2, Competitive Balance Rounds A and B, a Prospect Promotion Incentive pick, and three compensation picks. The Pittsburgh Pirates have the No. 1 overall pick. Round 1 will be broadcasted live on MLB Network, MLB.com, and ESPN, while Rounds 3-10 and 11-20 will stream exclusively on MLB.com on Monday and Tuesday. Follow for live coverage and analysis by MLB Pipeline and MLB Network experts.
Former Cardinals star Albert Pujols has been hired by Major League Baseball as a special assistant to the commissioner, where he will consult on player relations and issues in the Dominican Republic. Pujols will also be an analyst for MLB Network, with his first appearance scheduled for Tuesday. He recently made his broadcasting debut on Peacock's exclusive streaming production of the Cardinals' game in Pittsburgh. Pujols retired as a player in October 2021, following a storybook year in which he returned to the Cardinals and hit his milestone 700th career home run.
Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay's excuse for Giancarlo Stanton's lack of hustle during a recent game shows contempt for his audience, as he played them as a bunch of "myopic morons." Kay's excuse was that the ball would have been a home run in 26 other parks, but Stanton's lack of hustle has been a recurring issue. The article also discusses the lack of intensity in NBA playoff games compared to Stanley Cup hockey and criticizes MLB Network's lack of significant context in their graphics.
Former Yankees ace CC Sabathia will be doing his "Clubhouse" broadcast on MLB Network for the game between the Angels and the Yankees, where Shohei Ohtani will be playing on the 100th anniversary of the opening of the first Yankee Stadium. Sabathia praised Ohtani's ability to excel at both pitching and hitting, something that he finds impressive. He also talked about the stress of being a free agent and the star quality of Yankee Stadium. Sabathia hopes to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2025 with Ichiro Suzuki.
The Big Ten has reportedly hired Tony Petitti, former president of sports and entertainment at Activision Blizzard and head of MLB Network, as its next commissioner. Petitti will replace Kevin Warren, who is leaving to become the team president and CEO for the Chicago Bears.
MLB Network announces its weekday studio lineup for the 2023 season, with High Heat and MLB Now airing two hours earlier at 11 AM and 12 PM, respectively. The Matt Vasgersian-hosted Pregame Spread will not return. MLB Network plans to air live games in the afternoons when possible, and when not available, replays of morning programming will be shown. The flagship show, MLB Tonight, will have changes, with Harold Reynolds and Adnan Virk regularly hosting the 6 PM edition, and Greg Amsinger and Dan Plesac returning to the later edition of the show.