Hot Stove Explained

Runtime:1 hour (2009–2011)
2 hours (2012-present)
Starring:Matt Vasgersian
Harold Reynolds
Lauren Shehadi
more below
Country:United States
Network:MLB Network (2009–present)
simulcast on MLB Network Radio (2010–present)
Opentheme:"Fire It Up" by Outasight
Last Aired:present
Num Seasons:5
Location:Studio K, MLB Network Studios, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.
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.

Personalities

Hosts

Main

(2009–2011)

(2009–2010)[1]

(2009–present)[2]

(2009–2011)

(2012–present)

Guest Hosts

(November 20–21, 2012)

(November 20–21, 2012)

Analysts

(2009–2011)

(2009–2011)

(2009–2011)

(2009–2011)[3]

(2009–2011)[4]

(2009–2011)[5]

(2009–2011)

(2009–2011)

(2009–2011)

(2009–2014)

Reporters

(2009–2010)

(2009–2011)

(2012–present)

(2012–2021)

(2022–present)

Insiders

(2009–present)

(2009–2011)

(2009–2021)

(2009–present)

(2010–present)

Commentators

(2009–2011)[6]

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.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MLB Network adds Victor Rojas to on-air talent lineup. MLB.com. December 10, 2008. December 14, 2008.
  2. Web site: MLB Network signs Vasgersian. MLB.com. November 5, 2008. November 8, 2008.
  3. Web site: MLB Network signs Reynolds and Leiter. MLB.com. November 12, 2008. November 12, 2008.
  4. Web site: Powell . Brian . MLB Network Adds Another Analyst . awfulannouncing.com . November 20, 2008.
  5. Web site: Dan Plesac joins MLB Network . www.yardbarker.com . December 6, 2008.
  6. Web site: Costas Joins MLB Network's Team . February 3, 2009 . multichannel.com.
  7. Web site: MLB Network presents the Hot Stove Awards . mlb.com.