Cubs, Brewers To Close Out Weekend Series Sunday Afternoon On TBS

Posted on September 11, 2020 by philspicks

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The Cubs and Brewers will face off live this weekend on TBS in a National League divisional matchup

The National League Central foes will close out their three-game weekend series live in Milwaukee. Coverage is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET. Rich Waltz will have the call for Sunday’s game. Analyst Ron Darling will provide additional commentary.

Chicago (26-19) leads the NL Central while Milwaukee (19-22) sits third, five games back.

Adrian Houser (1-4) is scheduled to get the start on the mound Sunday for Milwaukee. His last time on the mound was Tuesday against Detroit. He pitched 4.2 innings in the game, four hits, five earned runs and two walks while striking out six batters. Detroit won the game 8-3, with Houser taking the loss for Milwaukee.

Alec Mills (4-3) is expected to start for Chicago. His last time on the mound was Tuesday against Cincinnati. Chicago blanked the Reds 3-0 in that game. Mills was credited with the win, allowing only three walks and four hits, no runs, no earned runs, no home runs and striking out six batters over six innings.

Taking into consideration each pitcher’s record, the odds favor Chicago. Add in that Chicago has proven just as good at home this season (16-12) as on the road (10-7), and that Chicago comes into this weekend’s series on the heels of another win Thursday against Cincinnati, the Cubs are the favorite to win.

Strengthening Chicago’s chances even more is that the host Brewers are 8-10 at home so far this season and 11-12 on the road. On the other hand, the Brewers — who lead the Reds by only a slim margin in the division — come into this weekend’s series on the heels of a dominating 19-0 win against Detroit Wednesday night and a day’s rest Thursday.

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TBS To Carry Second Game In Astros, Angels Weekend Series Saturday

Posted on September 4, 2020 by philspicks

Courtesy: Turner Sports

The Los Angeles Angels will host the Houston Astros live this weekend on TBS.

The game is the second in a three-game weekend series between the American League West opponents. Coverage of Saturday’s game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET.

Joe Simpson will anchor the broadcast. Ron Darling will join him in the booth for additional commentary. A blackout will take place locally in Los Angeles.

Houston (21-15) is second in the American League West, two games back from the division leading Oakland Athletics. Los Angeles (13-25) is last in the division and 14th in the American League overall, ahead of only the Boston Red Sox.

Houston comes into this weekend’s series against Los Angeles on the heels of a three-game series this week against the Texas Rangers. The Astros took two of three games in that series.

The Angels come into the weekend series after splitting a two-game series with the San Diego Padres Wednesday and Thursday. The Padres won that series’ first game 11-4 while the Angels took the second game, 2-0.

The starting pitcher for each team is under consideration.

In other news, TBS will feature a National League showdown next weekend between the Cubs and Brewers. Coverage for that game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET. The Yankees and Red Sox will face off live on TBS on Sept. 20, with coverage for that game scheduled to start at 1 p.m .ET.

More information on TBS’ Major League Baseball coverage is available online now at:

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Yanks Look To Sweep Jays Sunday In Weekend Series Finale Live On TBS

Posted on August 18, 2018 by philspicks

Courtesy: Turner Sports

The New York Yankees continue their post season hunt Sunday afternoon on TBS as they close out a three-game weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

The “Bronx Bombers” just wrapped the second win of the series earlier today, taking Game Two 11-6 against Toronto. Luis Severino (15-6) was credited with the win for New York while Sean Reid-Foley (0-2) took the loss for the Jays.

J.A. Happ (13-6) is expected to get the start Sunday afternoon for the Yankees. His last time on the mound was August 14 against Tampa Bay. Happ was credited with the win in the Yanks’ 4-1 victory over the Rays in that game, allowing only 1 hit and 4 walks over 7 innings while striking out 4 batters.

Ryan Borucki (2-2) is expected to get the start for Toronto. His last time on the mound was also August 14 when Toronto took on the Royals. Jake Petricka (2-1) was credited with the win for Toronto while Borucki struggled slightly over the course of just four innings. Borucki only struck out one batter while allowing four runs on six hits, four earned runs and four walks, so he’ll be looking to improve Sunday afternoon when the Blue Jays close out this weekend’s series against the Yankees in the teams’ American League East matchup.

While the Yankees (76-46) — currently second in the American League — have taken two of three already this weekend from the Blue Jays, it won’t make too much difference in the race against long-time rivals the Boston Red Sox. However, one more win is still critical for the “Pinstripers” because New York is just ahead of Houston (74-48) and Oakland (73-49) in the American League standings, so Sunday’s game will still have its own importance for New York as it tries to maintain its place in the race to the post season.

The Blue Jays also have nothing to lose as they sit below the cutoff line in the American League standings for the post season at 55-67 with little chance at a playoff spot. This weekend’s losses have Toronto in the midst of a two-game losing streak and have dropped the team to 4-6 in its last 10 games. The losses drop Toronto’s road record now to 26-35 so far on the season versus a 29-32 home record, so by the numbers, the odds are in New York’s favor to sweep this weekend’s series against Toronto.

Brian Anderson will anchor Sunday’s broadcast live from New York. He will be joined in the booth by analyst Ron Darling for additional commentary. Coverage is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. live on TBS. More information on Sunday’s game and all of the network’s Major League Baseball coverage is available online now at:

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Shout! Factory TV, Twitch Team Up For ‘Starcade’ Marathon

Posted on August 16, 2017 by philspicks

Courtesy: Shout! Factory

Shout! Factory TV has teamed with Twitch for a very special marathon.

The companies have partnered for a 6-day marathon of the classic television series Starcade. The classic 80s series, which originally aired on TBS – then WTBS — made gaming a popular spectator sport ages before it rose to its current popularity. Contestants would play a variety of video games in each episode for the chance to win featured arcade games for themselves.

Shout! Factory TV and Twitch’s upcoming marathon begins Aug. 28 at 11 a.m. and will run through Sept. 3. It will feature every episode available from the series’ original run, most of which have not been aired in more than a decade. Geek & Sundry’s Erika Ishi.

Starcade was hosted by Mark Richards and Geoff Edwards. It was created through a partnership between James Caruso and Mavis E. Arthur and produced by JM Production Company.

Audiences can see a trailer for the upcoming marathon online now here.

More information on this and other programs on Shout! Factory TV is available online now at:

Website: http://www.shoutfactorytv.com

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Twitter: http://twitter.com/ShoutFactory

CBS Sports, Turner Sports Announce More Round One, Round Two Tip-Off Times

Posted on March 17, 2017 by philspicks

Courtesy: Turner Sports

Tip-off times for the second round of the 2017 NCAA Division I Men’s College Basketball Championship Tournament have been announced.

CBS Sports and Turner Sports have revealed the start times for their coverage of second round games in this year’s tournament. They include the tip-off times for the last of the Round One games today.

Round One wraps today beginning at 12:15 p.m. ET on CBS as Michigan and Oklahoma State hit the hardwood live from Indianapolis. Baylor and New Mexico State tip off at 12:45 p.m. ET on truTV live from Tulsa, while Arkansas and Seton Hall face off live from Greenville, SC. TBS will carry coverage of Oregon and Iona at 2 p.m.

More games are scheduled for each network on the afternoon and evening slate. The networks’ evening Round One coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. as Kansas and UC Davis go toe-to-toe. Round One wraps with a concession game between UCLA and Kent State late tonight.

Round Two coverage begins Saturday at 12:10 on CBS as Notre Dame and West Virginia face off live from Buffalo. Willanova and Wisconsin follow that game. CBS will also carry the first of Round Two’s afternoon games as Gonzaga takes on Northwestern live from Salt Lake City.

Turner Sports’ Round Two coverage begins with coverage of Florida State and Xavier beginning at 6:10 p.m. live from Orlando on TNT. Butler and Middle Tennessee State will play live from Milwaukee beginning at 7:10 p.m. on TBS. The rest of the night’s games will be spread across CBS and Turner Sports’ networks.

More information on CBS Sports’ coverage of the tournament is available online now along with all of the organization’s news at:

Website: http://www.cbssports.com

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More information on Turner Sports’ coverage of the tournament is available online now along with all of the organization’s news at:

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TBS To Carry Exclusive Coverage Of MLB’s 2016 American League Postseason Games

Posted on October 3, 2016 by philspicks

Courtesy: Turner Sports

Turner Sports announced Monday that TBS will be the exclusive TV home for the 2016 American League postseason.

The network will carry exclusive coverage of the American League’s postseason games beginning with Tuesday’s American League Wild Card Game. Coverage of the American League Wild Card Coverage on TBS presented by Hankook Tire begins at 8:00pm ET on TBS as the Blue Jays take on the Orioles for a spot in the AL postseason.

Sports Emmy Award-winning commentator Ernie Johnson will have the call for Tuesday night’s game. He will be joined by veteran MLB on TBS analysts Ron Darling and Cal Ripken, Jr. for additional commentary. Sam Ryan will also be on hand for all of the latest in-game news and interviews.

MLB Postseason Pre-Game Show on TBS presented by the All-New Chrysler Pacifica will precede game coverage at 7:30pm ET.Casey Stern will anchor the broadcast and will be joined at the desk by MLB Hal of Famer Pedro Martinez, 9-time MLB All-Star Gary Scheffield, and 2007 National League MVP Jimmy Rollins for additional commentary.

TBS’ exclusive American League Division Series coverage on TBS presented by T-Mobile begins Thursday afternoon at 4pm ET with MLB Postseason Pre-Game presented by the All-New Chrysler Pacifica. Following the broadcast, the Rangers will host the winner of Tuesday’s American League Wild Card matchup with coverage beginning at 4pm ET. The Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians follow at 8pm ET.

Ernie Johnson will have the call for the Red Sox/Cleveland series. He will be joined by Cal Ripken, Jr. and Ron Darling for additional commentary along with reporter Sam Ryan.

Brian Anderson will anchor the best-of-five series between the Rangers and winner of Tuesday’s Blue Jays/Orioles series. He will be joined by analyst and MLB great Dennis Eckersley and fellow analyst Joe Simpson, and reporter Matt Winer for additional commentary and news.

TBS will begin coverage of the American League Championship Series on Friday, October 14^th.

MLB fans will that won’t be near a television during the American League’s postseason can still catch every game streaming online at http://www.tbs.com and via the Watch TBS app. Additionally, all American League postseason games will be simulcast in Spanish via SAP. CNN en Espanol will also carry coverage of upcoming AL postseason games.

TBS’ current American League postseason coverage schedule is noted below.

TBS’ MLB Postseason schedule through the American League Division Series:

Date Time (ET) Game/Commentator Teams

Tue, Oct. 4 7:30 p.m. MLB Postseason Pre-Game on TBS presented by the All-New Chrysler Pacifica

Casey Stern (host), Pedro Martinez, Gary Sheffield & Jimmy Rollins (analysts)

8 p.m. A.L. Wild Card Game: Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays

Ernie Johnson (play-by-play), Ron Darling & Cal Ripken (analysts) with Sam Ryan (reporter)

Postgame The Postseason Show on TBS presented by the Lincoln Motor Company