MLB.com Offseason Package Bridges Live Baseball Gap for Fans

MLB.com Offseason Package Bridges Live Baseball Gap for Fans

NEW YORK, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boston Red Sox coronation as World Series champions may have been the culmination of the historic 2007 season, but fans won't have to wait until 2008 to consume live baseball as MLB.com, the official website of Major League Baseball, launches its exclusive offseason subscription package today with the first of 10 live broadcasts from the Arizona Fall League (AFL), Major League Baseball's prestigious prospect development league.

The offseason package, which is available now at http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/subscriptions/index.jsp, is highlighted by the most extensive AFL broadcast schedule ever, featuring top prospects from each of the 30 MLB clubs. Below is the complete schedule of games available on MLB.com.

Day Date Time (EST) Matchup
Mon. 11/5 2:35 p.m. Peoria Saguaros vs. Surprise Rafters
Tue. 11/6 2:35 p.m. Mesa Solar Sox vs. Surprise Rafters
Wed. 11/7 2:35 p.m. Peoria Javelinas vs. Peoria Saguaros
Thu. 11/8 2:35 p.m. Scottsdale Scorpions vs. Peoria Saguaros
Fri. 11/9 2:35 p.m. Surprise Rafters vs. Peoria Javelinas
Mon. 11/12 2:35 p.m. Scottsdale Scorpions vs. Peoria Saguaros
Tue. 11/13 2:35 p.m. Phoenix Desert Dogs vs. Scottsdale Scorpions
Wed. 11/14 9:05 p.m. Mesa Solar Sox vs. Scottsdale Scorpions
Thu. 11/15 2:35 p.m. Peoria Javelinas vs. Scottsdale Scorpions
Sat. 11/17 2:35 p.m. Arizona Fall League Championship Game

Additional benefits to offseason package subscribers include:
-- On-Demand Video and Audio - Re-live the many milestone performances,
great games and dramatic finishes from the regular and postseason in
their entirety on-demand or utilize the video linescore feature to view
any half-inning from any game in 2007.
-- Spring Training - Live video and audio broadcasts of select Spring
Training games from the Grapefruit League or the Cactus League as
players prepare for Opening Day 2008.
-- Winter Meetings - Subscribers can access exclusive live coverage from
Nashville, Tenn., highlighted by breaking news, live press conferences
and the 2007 Rule 5 Draft.
-- Text Message Alerts - Text alerts delivered directly to a mobile phone
provide instant access to offseason information, including breaking
news, trades and free agent signings.
-- Hawaii Winter Baseball - Live video broadcasts of select games from the
island development league in which the Yankees' Joba Chamberlain made
his pro debut in 2006.
-- MLB.com shop discount - Receive a 10% discount off the next purchase
from the MLB.com shop. Offer expires on April 5, 2008.
-- MLB.TV Dreamseat Sweepstakes - All subscribers are automatically
entered in the sweepstakes where one grand prize winner will receive a
Dreamseat Team Home Theater Recliner (estimated value - $1000).
Deadline for entry is November 30, 2007.

Source: MLB Advanced Media L.P.

CONTACT: Matthew Gould of MLB Advanced Media L.P., +1-212-485-8959, or
cell, +1-908-892-3143, matthew.gould@mlb.com

Web site:

http://www.mlb.com/
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/subscriptions/index.jsp

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