Major League Baseball and Verizon announced today that MLB Network and the MLB Extra Innings Package will be offered on Verizon’s FiOS TV service as a result of new multi-year agreements.

Financial terms were not released.

MLB Network will be available to all Verizon FiOS TV customers as part of the Essentials and Extreme HD packages on channel 86, when it debuts January 1, 2009. Verizon also will offer a high-definition (HD) simulcast of MLB Network on channel 586. MLB Network, which will air live games, original programming, highlights, classic games, and coverage of baseball events, is expected to be available to approximately 50 million homes on TV systems across the country, the largest launch in cable history.

In addition, Verizon and Major League Baseball have entered into a new multi-year agreement to provide the MLB Extra Innings package on FiOS TV, offering baseball fans up to 80 out-of-market Major League Baseball games per week. The two agreements mark the first television arrangements between Major League Baseball and Verizon.

“We are looking forward to launching MLB Network on Verizon FiOS TV, which is the fastest growing television provider in the country,” 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 partnership further expands on our ability to bring the ultimate coverage of the national pastime to fans on a 24/7 basis.”

Terry Denson, vice president - FiOS TV content and programming, added, “Verizon FiOS TV is the best place to watch sports. Baseball fans will be able to keep up with their favorite teams and rivalries with access to 80 games from around the country each week. And FiOS TV’s stunning rock solid picture will make fans feel like they’re sitting right behind home plate.”

“The MLB Extra Innings package plays a key role in our continuing effort to provide fans around the country with access to as many MLB game telecasts as possible,” said Chris Tully, Major League Baseball Senior Vice President, Broadcasting. “Adding Verizon FiOS TV to our roster of MLB Extra Innings distributors provides our fans with more choice in accessing the package.”

Source: MLB Network

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written by Jean Marie Vereb, March 05, 2009

When can we expect Innings?

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written by ck, March 08, 2009

I purchased xtra innings on March 2nd

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