Timber Rattlers release broadcast schedule for 2015
GRAND CHUTE, WI - The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are offering fans a multitude of ways to follow their games during the 2015 season. Fans of the Milwaukee Brewers Midwest League affiliate will be able to see 41 games on television, listen to every game on the radio, and watch or listen to the games on the internet this year.
"Our media partners - and the multiple platforms that are available - have made it simple for fans to follow the team when they can't make it to Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium," said Timber Rattlers president Rob Zerjav.
Sports Showdown will broadcast Timber Rattlers games for the third consecutive season and will broadcast 32 Wisconsin home games. MyNEW32 is available as an over the air channel to Northeast Wisconsin and digitally in high definition on channel 1013 for Time Warner Cable subscribers. The debut of the Timber Rattlers on MyNEW32 this season is scheduled for Monday, April 13 against the Peoria Chiefs.
The team of Ted Stefaniak and Dean Leisgang will be the broadcasters for Timber Rattlers games on NEW Sports Showdown.
"We are excited to continue our partnership with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers," said Pete Marquardt, Vice President and General Manager of NBC 26, My New 32, and Me TV. "As a local media company, we are committed to serve the viewers of North East Wisconsin with locally produced programs like Sports Showdown, NBC 26 Local News, and Wisconsin Tonight. Expanding the live televised Timber Rattlers schedule enables us to continue to serve the community and enhance our partnership with the team."
My NEW 32 is the place for LIVE, local sports in Northeast Wisconsin. N.E.W. Sport Showdown covers High School Football, Basketball, Junior hockey and Minor League Baseball. For comedies, My NEW 32 has the best and "My Network" brings all of the best dramas to Northeast Wisconsin.
Time Warner Cable SportsChannel enters its ninth season of Timber Rattlers broadcasts. They will do nine home games during 2015 with the first game scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 against Peoria. Bob Brainerd and Brad Woodall will be the announce team for these games. Timber Rattlers Field Pass, a show featuring interviews, highlights, and feature stories about the Rattlers, returns to Time Warner Cable SportsChannel, too.
"We are long time partners with the Timber Rattlers and are committed to airing the best in local sports programming to our viewers in eastern Wisconsin," said Tom Kurtz, Time Warner Cable SportsChannel's Senior Manager of Production. "Along with numerous Timber Rattler games, "Field Pass" will continue to be an integral part of our summer lineup."
Time Warner Cable SportsChannel - available on channels 32 and 1332HD - features a broad spectrum of analysis and live events including Timber Rattlers and Chicago Fire games, plus local high school, amateur and professional sports that are important to Wisconsin fans. The 24/7 network carries distinct regional programming on different channel locations across the nation. For channel listings and more information about Time Warner Cable SportsChannel's Timber Rattler games and programming, visit www.twcsportschannel.com and follow the network on Twitter at @TWCSportsWIand on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TWCSportsWI.
All Timber Rattlers home games - and some road games - will be available through MiLB.TV.
The radio home of the Rattlers will continue to be AM1280, WNAM. The station will carry all Timber Rattlers games - home and away - for the seventh straight season. Broadcasts on AM1280 begin with a pre-game show 20 minutes before the scheduled first pitch.
"We are pleased with our relationship with The Timber Rattlers and always look forward to our partnership each and every year," said John Rowe, Vice President and Market Manager for Cumulus Broadcasting of Appleton/Oshkosh. "1280 WNAM is once again honored and proud to be the flagship station of YOUR Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. And don't forget to join WNAM, and our sister station 103.9 WVBO, for every Tuesday home game featuring exclusive prizes and giveaways!"
Fans out of the extensive listening area of AM1280, WNAM will be able to hear all the action through the IHeartRadio app and the TuneIn Radio app, too.
The Timber Rattlers will begin their 21st season of baseball on April 9, 2015 with a road game. Wisconsin's home opener is Sunday, April 12 at 4:05 pm against the Peoria Chiefs. Individual game tickets for the 2015 season are on sale now.
Full season, partial season, and group ticket packages are also available for the 2015 season. Tickets packages and individual tickets are available online, over the phone at (920) 733-4152 or (800) WI-TIMBER and in person. Groups of 20 or more may order tickets over the phone or in person. The Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium Box Office is open from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
2015 TIMBER RATTLERS TELEVISION BROADCAST SCHEDULE
DAY |
DATE |
OPPONENT |
GAME TIME |
CHANNEL |
MON |
April 13 |
Peoria Chiefs |
6:35pm |
MyNEW 32 |
TUE |
April 14 |
Peoria Chiefs |
12:05pm |
TWC SportsChannel |
WED |
April 16 |
Burlington Bees |
6:35pm |
MyNEW 32 |
THU |
April 17 |
Burlington Bees |
6:35pm |
MyNEW 32 |
TUE |
April 21 |
Cedar Rapids Kernels |
6:35pm |
MyNEW 32 |
WED |
April 22 |
Cedar Rapids Kernels |
6:35pm |
MyNEW 32 |
FRI |
April 24 |
Peoria Chiefs |
6:35pm |
MyNEW 32 |
SAT |
April 25 |
Peoria Chiefs |
1:05pm |
MyNEW 32 |
FRI |
May 1 |
Quad Cities River Bandits |
6:35pm |
MyNEW 32 |
SAT |
May 2 |
Quad Cities River Bandits |
1:05pm |
MyNEW 32 |
TUE |
May 5 |
Cedar Rapids Kernels |
6:35pm |
TWC SportsChannel |
THU |
May 14 |
Clinton LumberKings |
6:35pm |
TWC SportsChannel |
FRI |
May 15 |
Kane County Cougars |
6:35pm |
MyNEW 32 |
SAT |
May 16 |
Kane County Cougars |
1:05pm |
MyNEW 32 |
FRI |
May 29 |
Beloit Snappers |
6:35pm |
MyNEW 32 |
SAT |
May 30 |
Beloit Snappers |
6:35pm |
MyNEW 32 |
WED |
June 3 |
Lake County Captains |
7:05pm |
MyNEW 32 |
THU |
June 4 |
Lake County Captains |
7:05pm |
TWC SportsChannel |
FRI |
June 5 |
Lake County Captains |
7:05pm |
MyNEW 32 |
SAT |
June 6 |
Fort Wayne TinCaps |
6:35pm |
MyNEW 32 |
MON |
June 8 |
Fort Wayne TinCaps |
7:05pm |
MyNEW 32 |
THU |
June 25 |
Clinton LumberKings |
7:05pm |
TWC SportsChannel |
FRI |
June 26 |
Clinton LumberKings |
7:05pm |
MyNEW 32 |
SAT |
June 27 |
Clinton LumberKings |
6:35pm |
MyNEW 32 |
MON |
June 29 |
Cedar Rapids Kernels |
7:05pm |
MyNEW 32 |
WED |
July 1 |
Cedar Rapids Kernels |
7:05pm |
MyNEW 32 |
MON |
July 6 |
Kane County Cougars |
7:05pm |
MyNEW 32 |
WED |
July 15 |
Quad Cities River Bandits |
7:05pm |
MyNEW 32 |
THU |
July 16 |
Quad Cities River Bandits |
7:05pm |
TWC SportsChannel |
FRI |
July 24 |
Clinton LumberKings |
7:05pm |
MyNEW 32 |
SAT |
July 25 |
Clinton LumberKings |
6:35pm |
MyNEW 32 |
TUE |
July 28 |
Peoria Chiefs |
7:05pm |
TWC SportsChannel |
WED |
July 29 |
Peoria Chiefs |
7:05pm |
MyNEW 32 |
TUE |
August 11 |
West Michigan Whitecaps |
7:05pm |
MyNEW32 |
WED |
August 12 |
West Michigan Whitecaps |
7:05pm |
MyNEW32 |
THU |
August 13 |
West Michigan Whitecaps |
7:05pm |
TWC SportsChannel |
MON |
August 24 |
Burlington Bees |
7:05pm |
TWC SportsChannel |
WED |
August 26 |
Burlington Bees |
7:05pm |
MyNEW 32 |
WED |
September 2 |
Cedar Rapids Kernels |
6:35pm |
MyNEW 32 |
THU |
September 3 |
Cedar Rapids Kernels |
6:35pm |
MyNEW 32 |