Time Warner Cable SportsNet LA Launches in 13 Days

In just under two weeks, Time Warner Cable will launch the Dodgers network.  Officially called Time Warner Cable SportsNet LA, the new channel will begin on Tuesday February 25, 2014.  The network has already announced that they will air every spring training game, except for two split squad games.  Additionally, nightly during spring training, SportsNet LA will air Access SportsNet: Dodgers at 7:00pm pacific time.

Access SportsNet: Dodgers will deliver an hour of comprehensive coverage of the team.  This coverage will include behind-the-scenes access and will provide fans with all the latest information.  There have been no official announcements from other cable/satellite providers announcing they have picked up SportsNet LA.  To contact you local provider and voice your opinion go check out ineedmydodgers.com and let your voice be heard.  Also, don't forget to check out their FAQ tab at the top right corner of the website.  Last but not least don't forget to use #ineedmydodgers when using twitter, instagram and/or facebook.

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Nomar Garciaparra Joins Dodgers Broadcast Team

Steve Dilbeck of the Los Angeles Times is reporting that Nomar Garciaparra will join the Dodgers broadcast team.  In January 2013, Time Warner Cable announced they had secured the Dodgers television rights and announced plans for a Dodgers channel called SportsNet LA.  Although Time Warner Cable and the Dodgers have made no official announcement, Dilbeck is reporting Garciaparra is expected to be part of the pregame and post-game team.

This is on the heels of Fox Sports reporting that the Dodgers are also pursuing Orel Hershiser to be part of the broadcast booth.  It has been reported that Hershiser's contract with ESPN will expire soon.  Hershiser would definitely be an upgrade from Steve Lyons during Dodger road broadcasts.  Additionally, Garciaparra will also be a major upgrade over Steve Lyons during pre and post-game shows.  It will be interesting to see the new channel take shape.

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