MLB Network HD "coming soon" to Time Warner Cable

[Skaggs]

In an email today from Albany TWC:



MLB Network comes to Time Warner Cable

You're a baseball fanatic if you:
1. Want to watch a studio show called "Hot Stove"
2. Can't wait for the World Baseball Classic
3. Are intrigued by "30 Clubs in 30 Days," a special spring training tour
4. Want baseball 24/7 on your TV

If you're a baseball fanatic, then Major League Baseball Network is for you. It's being added to Time Warner Cable's digital cable lineup on channel 621 starting New Year's Day.

In addition to live games, highlights and the features mentioned above, you'll also get the MLB Draft, All-Star Game festivities and an endless library of video featuring more than 200 World Series games, more than 300 League Championship Series games, 48 no-hitters, seven perfect games and much more. The high-definition version of MLB Network is coming soon, too!

[Skaggs]

from Pete Dougherty's blog at the TimesUnion.com:

Final word on Time Warner’s MLB network problems

January 2, 2009 at 4:13 pm by Pete Dougherty, Staff writer

Time Warner digital cable customers should be able access the Major League Baseball Network now.

Peter Taubkin, a Time Warner vice president, said today that there was a zoning conflict that “has affected certain areas’ ability to receive the signal.” The problem was resolved as of 10:27 p.m. Thursday.

Taubkin said there could be an isolated customer issue, in which case a home visit may be required. Anyone still not receiving the network who believes they should is advised to contact the Time Warner office.

The MLB Network will be available in high-definition on Time Warner in the future. There is no definite date, Taubkin said, “(but) certainly planned before the season.”

[scott]

I like how he made sure to throw the word "planned" in there. While it would be nice to have it in HD now, I'll be happy if it's added before the season, when they start airing games and (I assume) highlights in HD.

[the block]

do you guys know how much MLB Network HD is gonna run? I'm interested, but only if it isn't outrageous.. as long as I have YESHD I am fine, but MLB Network might be fun

[as12798]

No reason to think it will cost anything with digital cable since the sd channel is included with digital cable.

[the block]

oh wow didn't even realize it was included.. I thought I had heard it would be a pay channel when I first heard mlb network was announced.. cool deal.. thanks

[rdf8585]

HD version coming in March, according to Schott's Gazette column.

[maximumm]

When does the mlb network going to add the hd version?

[Skaggs]

MLB HD added to Albany TWC lineup on channel 1868.

Tennis HD channel moved from 1868 to 1879.

[the block]

excellent news.. I'll try it out when I get home

[Chris Miller]

It's working for me. Of course the TiVo still thinks it's the Tennis Channel.....

[as12798]

On the one hand, wohoo, I really wanted this in time for the WBC. On the other hand, I was hoping the next ad would include the NBCU stations.

[Chris Miller]

Channel 1868 doesn't even show up TWC listings on their own web site. I wonder how long it takes to get that updated.

[Skaggs]

They usually send out an email 2-3 days after the channel appears. They will probably update the website at that time, too.

[pmp]

Happy to see this channel finally got added. Tuned in yesterday afternoon to see the Nationals/Orioles game in classic 4:3 SD. Not sure if I liked the "brick wall" side bars. I know it was only a spring training game, but you'd think MLB would force teams to put out an HD feed for every game. What are those teams doing with all that revenue sharing & luxury tax money they get from the Yankees?!? =)

But the set on this 30/30 show looks good. Hazel Mae looks sweet, and all the clips I've seen so far are HD. I'll check on the A's/Padres game at 3:00 today and see what they've got.