MLB...Looking forward to it!

[FlyingJ]

You guys see yet what channel the new MLB network is going to be on? I want to DVR the launch and some of the Burns series. I can't believe as much of a baseball guy that I am that I never have taken the time to see that. Did however sit through the Blu-Ray that the Phils put out last month, wife got it for me for the holidays, Fantastic!!

 

[RawisTheGameHhH]

according to wikipedia; its channel 213

 

[Wesro]

Not sure which channel it will be on. I read in SI that they are going to show Don Larsen's 1956 perfect game sometime on Friday.

 

[ShaqDan]

213

 

[stuckingoo]

Right next to the NHL Network (215)....good channel location choice. I'm a fan of both sports.

 

[Big Dawg 23]

I can wait. Last year was the first time I subscribed to MLB EI when I with Charter. It will be nice with Direct and all the HD options. Charter didn't have HD on any of the MLBEI games last year.

 

[yourbeliefs]

Let me guess... we need EI in order to get the channel?

 

[TomCat4680]

Got the January issue of Access DirecTV yesterday and its listed on Choice Package.

I can't wait for baseball. No more football til August I hate basketball and hockey!

I love your avatar Shaq. Hilarious!

 

[uncrules]

Let me guess... we need EI in order to get the channel?

IIRC, you will need the Choice package.

 

[anhmduk]

Link to Directv page with channel changes
DIRECTV - Sports Channel Changes

 

[sobonefnet]

Is anyone able to tune to this channel yet? I made the switch to D* because of MLB Net (and SWM). Can't wait to see it light up! Please post if it has shown up for you.....

 

[Big Dawg 23]

It goes live at 6PM ET on January 1st with Hot Stove Live then 7PM ET with Don Larsen Perfect Game with original commercials. Here is a link to the countdown.


MLB Network Launches January 1, 2009 | MLB Network: Home

Second link on the launch

MLB Network gearing up for New Year's Day launch | Reuters

 

[jcrandall]

IIRC, you will need the Choice package.

That is correct. All packages Choice and above (meaning not family).

Channel 213, SD & HD.

DIRECTV - Package Choices

 

[DodgerKing]

That is correct. All packages Choice and above (meaning not family).

Channel 213, SD & HD.

DIRECTV - Package Choices

Do you know if this is case for all providers carrying this channel? IOW, did MLB make a condition that it must be in one of the lower packages?

 

[jcrandall]

Do you know if this is case for all providers carrying this channel? IOW, did MLB make a condition that it must be in one of the lower packages?

Not 100% sure, but that is what they have been fighting for (not to end up like NBA TV).

Which is another reason it won't be on Dish Jan 1.

I have not heard of any providers offering it on a premium tier, it seems MLB is requiring all or nothing. (excluding the very basic packages - family or basic cable).

 

[tigerfan33]

Says that that they will air old World Series games in hd.

I wonder if their hd is the same as pushing a button and stretching the content?

I am thinking they have not had enough time to remaster the originals even if they are on film and not video. Hope I am wrong!!

MLB classic World Series to air in HD | HD-Report

 

[DodgerKing]

Says that that they will air old World Series games in hd.

I wonder if their hd is the same as pushing a button and stretching the content?

I am thinking they have not had enough time to remaster the originals even if they are on film and not video. Hope I am wrong!!

MLB classic World Series to air in HD | HD-Report

That is what I was wondering. They are supposed to be digitally remastered for a crisper picture. Hopefully they leave it in the original 4:3 aspect ratio. If they stretch it, I will not be happy.

 

[DodgerKing]

According to what I have heard the classic games will be 4:3 with graphic or black pillar bars. The proper aspect ratio will be maintained. Hopefully this info is correct.

 

[raoul5788]

It will be cool to watch the original commercials! Since I was only two when they aired, I doubt I will remember any of them.

 

[tywallick]

Does anyone know why the NBA channel is not in the 212-220 grouping and why you have to have the Sports Pack to have it? Seems out of place to me.