Hot Stove

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Hot Stove
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Hot Stove logo since 2012
Starring Matt Vasgersian
Harold Reynolds
Lauren Shehadi
more below
Opening theme"Fire It Up" by Outasight
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons5
Production
Production locationsStudio K, MLB Network Studios, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.
Running time1 hour (2009–2011)
2 hours (2012-present)
Release
Original network MLB Network (2009–present)
simulcast on MLB Network Radio (2010–present)
Original releaseJanuary 1, 2009 (2009-01-01) 
present
Chronology
Related MLB Tonight , Quick Pitch

Hot Stove is an offseason baseball talk show that airs on MLB Network and is simulcast on MLB Network Radio. The show offers the coverage of offseason activities including trades, free agent signings, and rumors. It is taped live in "Studio K" of the MLB Network studios in Secaucus, New Jersey. Prior to its restructure to a talk show in 2012, it replaced MLB Tonight as the signature show of the network during the off season. As such it was taped live in Studio 3, but also featured segments taped in Studio 42. The program airs from after the World Series and before spring training.

Contents

Personalities

Hosts

Main

Guest Hosts

Analysts

Reporters

Insiders

Commentators

Hot Stove Awards

On February 25, 2011, during the final segment of the final edition of Hot Stove of the season, the first-ever Hot Stove Awards was given according to the best animated features, best original screenplays, and best pictures. [8]

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References

  1. MLB Network Seven Days to Go
  2. "MLB Network adds Victor Rojas to on-air talent lineup". MLB.com. December 10, 2008. Retrieved December 14, 2008.
  3. "MLB Network signs Vasgersian". MLB.com. November 5, 2008. Retrieved November 8, 2008.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "MLB Network signs Reynolds and Leiter". MLB.com. November 12, 2008. Retrieved November 12, 2008.
  5. tampabay.com Magrane leaving TV booth for MLB Network
  6. yardbarker.com December 6, 2008 Dan Plesac joins MLB Network
  7. Multichannel News February 3, 2009 Costas Joins MLB Network's Team
  8. MLB Network presents the Hot Stove Awards