COMCAST SPORTSNET ANNOUNCES 2010 PHILLIES COVERAGE

COMCAST SPORTSNET ANNOUNCES 2010 PHILLIES COVERAGE



2009 National League Champions Return for 105 Games

after Record-Breaking Ratings Last Season



Celebrate Phillies Opening Day with Live Pre- and Postgame Programs



PHILADELPHIA- (March 31, 2010) – The two-time defending National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies return to Comcast SportsNet for comprehensive coverage before, during and after the game following a record-breaking ratings season on Comcast SportsNet in 2009. Comcast SportsNet and The Comcast Network will produce a total of 105 regular season games, all in high definition, plus air extensive Opening Day coverage, weekly magazine shows, pre and postgame coverage for every game, and provide exclusive features only available on CSNPhilly.com.



Opening Day Schedule for Monday, April 5

11 a.m. The Chase Rolls On – feature interview with the All-Star 2nd baseman

11:30 a.m. Phillies Focus

12 p.m. SportsRise

12:30 p.m. Phillies Pregame Live

4 p.m. Phillies Postgame Live

5 p.m. Daily News Live

6 p.m. SportsNite



Double Play

Leslie Gudel and Jim Salisbury team up for expanded Phillies coverage in 2010. With over 25 years of covering the Phillies between them, the duo will provide the most in-depth local Phillies coverage on-air and online. As a Phillies Insider, Salisbury will report on the team both at home and on the road providing feature stories, video diaries and Phillies chats for CSNPhilly.com. Gudel will provide coverage on-air and online, including exclusive interviews and feature stories on the players, coaches and personalities that make the Phillies tick.



Pre- and Post-Game Coverage

In addition to live game coverage, Comcast SportsNet delivers pre and post-game coverage and analysis. Before every game on Comcast SportsNet and The Comcast Network, viewers can catch the latest team developments, game previews and opposing team analysis on Daily News Live, SportsNite and Phillies Pregame Live.



Each week on Phillies Pregame Live, Comcast SportsNet’s “On The Pharm” segment will delve into the Phillies’ minor league system with the latest info on the Phils’ top prospects. Fans can also catch an expanded version of “On the Pharm” on CSNPhilly.com.



Following each match-up, Phillies fans get a game breakdown with stats and highlights, and a look ahead to the rest of the season on Phillies Postgame Live. Other features include manager Charlie Manuel’s press conferences and reaction from the clubhouse. Phillies Postgame Live analysis will be provided by former Major League pitcher Ricky Bottalico and other special guests.


Phillies Clubhouse

Completing Comcast SportsNet’s Phillies lineup is the weekly 30-minute feature series Phillies Clubhouse. Phillies Clubhouse illustrates the deep bond between the Phillies and their fans with off-field player profiles, behind-the-scenes stories about fans and the people who make the team run, look into the future of the game with regular minor league updates, and relive great moments in Phillies’ history with the people that made it. Phillies Clubhouse airs most Mondays at 7 p.m.



CSNPhilly.com

Comcast SportsNet ramps up online coverage of the Phillies on CSNPhilly.com with the addition of Phillies Insider Jim Salisbury, who will provide exclusive coverage for CSNPhilly.com. Online highlights include breaking news, extensive video, in-depth features, blogs and fantasy content. CSNPhilly.com is the only media outlet providing fans with an exclusive recap of Charlie Manuel’s daily manager meetings, hosted each game day by Salisbury or Leslie Gudel. Fans can also follow the next generation of Phillies in the “On the Pharm” blog, covering the club’s entire minor league system.



Record-breaking Ratings in 2009

During the 2009 season, Comcast SportsNet delivered a record-setting 7.14 average rating (212,000 HH) for live game action, a 25% increase over 2008’s 5.7 rating, and the highest rated Phillies’ season in Comcast SportsNet’s 13-year history. The 2009 season represented the 7th straight year of ratings growth for Phillies broadcasts on the network.

FROM LAURA NACHMAN