But first, a bit about what to expect during the season.
"MLB Tonight" will air every weeknight of the regular season, beginning at 6 p.m. ET and ending at 2 a.m. ET or at the conclusion of the last game played on the West Coast, with a shorter version on weekends.Eight hours of a studio show when there are games being played? Okay.
Before getting into the bios of the people on the air for MLB TV, just a note that in the mlb.com wind up to the kick off of the network, there are some stories coming up that may be interesting. Tomorrow: Ten reasons to watch and Wednesday: Evolution of games' delivery.
Now, the Brewer alums on the network
Trenni Kusnierek brings her experience as a sports anchor on pregame Pirates broadcasts from 2003-07 and Brewers broadcasts this past season, working for Fox Sports Net in both areas. She's a graduate of Milwaukee's Marquette University with a degree in broadcast and electronic journalism. She spent two years at WDJT TV 58 in Milwaukee after breaking into the business at WQOW TV in Eau Claire, Wis.
"It goes without saying that we're thrilled to be on the ground level of the MLB Network," Kusnierek said. "We have the cream of the crop from top to bottom. That's the way I feel. Everybody is the best. Everybody is hardworking. No one thinks there are a limited number of hours or dedication they could put into the new Network, which says a lot about how successful it will be."
Dan Plesac was a left-handed reliever who saved 158 games in his 18-year career that began with the Brewers in 1986 and ended with the Phillies in 2003. As such, he was the last Philadelphia pitcher to hurl off the mound at Veterans Stadium when it closed at the end of that season. He was a three-time AL All-Star with the Brewers from 1987-89. His broadcasting career, thus far, has been short and sweet. He acted as a studio analyst, making live pregame and postgame appearances for Cubs games on Comcast Sportsnet Chicago. He also made weekly appearances on "Chicago Tribune Live," covering the Cubs and White Sox.
Matt Vasgersian leaves the balmy west coast for New Jersey and takes over as one of the main studio hosts for the Network's signature show. Before his San Diego experience, Vasgersian worked in the Brewers' broadcast booth for five seasons and had six years gaining experience in the Minor Leagues. He has a national profile, working for NBC on its Olympic broadcast team, among other major network programs.
"I'm really looking forward to this," he said. "I mean, obviously, we're all excited. But what we're not used to and what we don't know in terms of presentation is probably the most exciting part of this."
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