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2/10/2009

MLB, MLB NETWORK, STATE OFFICIALS AND SECAUCUS MAYOR DENNIS ELWELL TO OFFICIALLY UNVEIL STREET DEDICATION AT MLB NETWORK STUDIOS

City of Secaucus to Give Honorary Street Designation MLB NETWORK PLAZA at MLB Network Studios

WHO: Invited:
Jon S. Corzine, New Jersey Governor

Confirmed:
Dennis Elwell, Secaucus Mayor
Bob DuPuy, President and COO, Major League Baseball
Tim Brosnan, Executive Vice President, Business, Major League Baseball
Tony Petitti, President and CEO, MLB Network
Matt Vasgersian, Studio Host, MLB Network, and Emcee for the press conference
Emanuel Stern, Hartz Mountain President
Caren Franzini, CEO, New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Jerry Zaro, Chief, Governor's Office of Economic Growth

WHAT: Official unveiling of MLB Network Plaza, the honorary street designation at MLB Network studios in Secaucus, N.J. Press conference inside Studio 42, named after Jackie Robinson, followed by photo opportunity and interviews outside the studios.

MLB Network launched in approximately 50 million cable and satellite homes on January 1, 2009 as the largest debut in cable television history, exceeding any other cable television launch by approximately 20 million. Major League Baseball completely renovated its 140,000 square foot headquarters in Secaucus in 2008, including building two state-of-the-art studios and converting the entire facility for high-definition broadcasts.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 4
9:30 am -- Media Check-in
10:00 am -- Remarks in Studio 42
Photo Opportunity, Interviews to follow

WHERE: MLB Network Studio 42
40 Hartz Way, Suite 10
Secaucus, N.J. 07094

MEDIA: RSVP to Lauren Verrusio at Major League Baseball: Lauren.Verrusio@mlb.com

CONTACT: Lauren Verrusio, Major League Baseball, Lauren.Verrusio@mlb.com, P: (212) 931-7606, C: (914) 419-5881