Sources tell me that KING 5 is close to announcing a 12-15 game package of Mariners games on free TV. Stay tuned for final confirmation near Opening Day. Book it.
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Meanwhile, Apple TV has two Mariners national games in first half of season, first vs Houston in late March, and later vs Buccos.

If this comes to fruition, then it will be both a big win for KING and Seattle's many baseball fans! It also escalates the battle between Fox 13 and KING for who the top sports station in town is. Right now, its Fox 13, with KING a strong second. If this deal comes together, the gap between them will narrow further.
ReplyDeleteNice scoop! Good news for fans. Should be a fun season and nice draw for KING.
ReplyDeleteNo surprise. KING carried the M's back in the 1980's as well.
ReplyDeleteIf true a massive win for KING. Basically being the partner for all 3 major sports teams in town. Seahawks/Kraken/Mariners. Nothing else really matters in terms of the Storm/Reign/Seawolves/Thunderbirds when it comes to moving the needle.
ReplyDeleteWhile I feel Fox 13 has the better sports department over KING, if KING does get these games it would come as no surprise. Guess here - and TBH I would hope this is part of any potential deal with them by the Mariners - is they are going to get access to the studio space at KING which of course as you know is across the street from T-Mobile Park. And if you are the Mariners and no longer using the old studio facilities at the Root Sports building in Bellevue having access to that studio space will be so, so huge for them for road games. Curious to know if the M's A. own that Root building at Eastgate and if yes, B. has it gone up for sale yet?
ReplyDeleteTotally true. That's a walk across the street for the players and Wilson for strong pre games, and studio shows like the Kraken have. Mariners writer Ryan Divish tells me heard about the deal, too. So it should be right on deck. I am certain the sponsors will jump on it. A lot more bang on broadcast for their buck than Root and better showcasing.
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