CSN BAY AREA ANNOUNCES 2017 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS COVERAGE

Network to Present 145 Regular Season Giants Telecasts

Extensive Game-Day Coverage with “Giants Pregame Live”
and “Giants Postgame Live” – Shows Expanded to One Hour

For the First Time – Giants Games, “Giants Pregame Live” and “Giants Postgame Live”
In-Market Streaming on CSNBayArea.com and via NBC Sports App for CSN Bay Area subscribers

CSNBayArea.com to Feature Extensive Season-Long Giants & MLB News,
Analysis and the “Giants Insider Podcast” with Alex Pavlovic

“Say Hey Tuesday” Returns, Originating from Willie Mays Plaza
from AT&T Park Every Tuesday Night Home Game

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 16, 2017) – CSN Bay Area (@CSNAuthentic) announced today its coverage of the San Francisco Giants (@SFGiants) for the 2017 Major League Baseball season, which includes 145 regular season games; comprehensive game-day coverage with expanded one-hour Giants Pregame Live and Giants Postgame Live shows; and the introduction of in-market live streaming of the network’s Giants games and pre- and postgame shows on CSNBayArea.com and via the NBC Sports app.

CSN Bay Area will present the Giants season opener on Sunday, April 2 at 1 p.m. (Giants Pregame Live at 12 p.m.) against the Arizona Diamondbacks from Chase Field and the home opener against Arizona on Monday, April 10 at 1:30 p.m. (Giants Pregame Live at 12 p.m.).

Giants coverage on CSN Bay Area against playoff contenders include: six games against the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs (May 22, 23, 24, 25; August 8, 9), 16 contests versus the 2016 N.L. West Champion Los Angeles Dodgers (April 24, 25, 27; May 1, 2, 3, 15, 16, 17; July 29, 30; September 11, 12, 13, 23, 24) and five games against the 2016 N.L. East Champion Washington Nationals (May 29, 30; August 11, 12, 13). Giants interleague action includes: four games against cross-bay rival Oakland A’s (July 31; August 1, 2, 3) and three matchups versus the 2016 A.L. Champion Cleveland Indians (July 17, 18, 19).

In addition to live game coverage, CSN Bay Area delivers comprehensive pre- and postgame analysis with newly expanded one-hour shows. One hour prior to the game, fans can catch the latest team developments, interviews with players and coaches and in-depth game previews on Giants Pregame Live. Immediately following the game, Giants Postgame Live will give viewers an hour-long game breakdown with stats and highlights, clubhouse interviews and a preview of the next game.

During the 2017 MLB season, CSN Bay Area will begin live in-market streaming of Giants games – along with game-day shows Giants Pregame Live and Giants Postgame Live – on CSNBayArea.com and via the NBC Sports app.

The live-streaming service will be available at no additional cost to authenticated CSN Bay Area subscribers. The service is provided as an added value and is available to all video distributors of CSN Bay Area. The NBC Sports app is powered by Playmaker Media and available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Windows Store, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

CSN Bay Area’s Giants telecasts feature the Emmy Award-winning broadcast team of Duane Kuiper (play-by-play) and Mike Krukow (color analyst), who will be joined by Amy Gutierrez (in-game reporter, (@AmyGGiants) during home games. Jon Miller, Dave Flemming (@FlemmingDave), Jeremy Affeldt (@JeremyAffeldt) and Javier Lopez will join CSN Bay Area for select Giants telecasts.

The KNBR 680 AM “Post-Game Wrap” simulcast returns for a tenth season on CSN Bay Area following home Giants games, featuring Jon Miller, Duane Kuiper, Mike Krukow and Dave Flemming.

CSNBayArea.com delivers complete Giants and MLB coverage and showcases Giants Insider Alex Pavlovic (@AlexPavlovicCSN) and Senior Insider Ray Ratto (@RattoCSN) and provides insightful news and analysis, daily insider reports and two regular podcasts: “Giants Insider Podcast” and “Rattocast.” CSNBayArea.com is the most extensive local source for exclusive online video; player, coach and front office personnel interviews; press conferences and content from the network’s news programming.

CSN Bay Area brings back the popular Say Hey Tuesday, live shows on location from AT&T Park. Every Tuesday night home game that the network broadcasts, Giants Pregame Live and Giants Postgame Live will originate from Willie Mays Plaza. The general public is encouraged to attend the live broadcasts. The first Say Hey Tuesday of the season is scheduled for April 11, prior to the Arizona Diamondbacks game. Beginning at 5 p.m., the first 500 fans in line at each Say Hey Tuesday will receive a free giveaway. Visit CSNBayArea.com for more information on Say Hey Tuesday and the free giveaways.

For approximately 24 hours following each game, CSN Bay Area’s Giants telecasts will be available on XFINITY On Demand.

2017 San Francisco Giants on CSN Bay Area:

145 games
Schedule as of 3/16/17; Dates and times subject to change
^ Game on CSN Plus
* Say Hey Tuesday from AT&T Park

CSN Bay Area and CSN California, both part of NBC Sports Regional Networks, serve more than four million households in Northern California, Nevada, Southern Oregon and Hawaii. CSN Bay Area, the television home of MLB’s San Francisco Giants, NBA’s Golden State Warriors, and the official regional sports network of the San Francisco 49ers, also features a robust lineup of Emmy Award-winning news, analysis and original programming. CSN California offers live coverage of MLB’s Oakland Athletics, NBA’s Sacramento Kings, NHL’s San Jose Sharks, MLS’s San Jose Earthquakes and is the official regional sports network of the Oakland Raiders. Collectively, these networks deliver more than 600 live game broadcasts per year. CSNBayArea.com and CSNCalifornia.com provide fans with comprehensive digital coverage of the hometown teams with original stories and content from a team of “Insiders,” breaking news, up-to-the-minute game previews/recaps, highlights and multimedia video clips. Follow both networks on social media –Twitter: @CSNAuthentic; Instagram: CSNAuthentic; Snapchat: CSNAuthentic; and Facebook: facebook.com/csnbayarea.
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