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Fox61/CW20 the new local broadcast home of Yankees games.

Don CT

Don CT

https://fox61.com/2019/02/07/fox61-and-cw20-to-broadcast-new-york-yankees-games-in-connecticut/
HARTFORD – FOX61, CW20 and the YES Network announced today they have reached a multiyear exclusive agreement for FOX 61 and CW 20 to televise 21 New York Yankees baseball games in the Hartford/New Haven market this season, beginning in April.

FOX61 and CW20 will broadcast 21 Yankees games, beginning Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m. against the Chicago White Sox. Other games include rival match ups against the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, Houston Astros and other American League and National League opponents.

“This is a great day for Yankees fans and baseball fans across Connecticut,” said Jon Hitchcock, Vice President and General Manager of FOX61/CW20. “This new partnership with YES and the 27-time World Champion Yankees furthers our commitment to bringing the very best in local high school, college and professional sports coverage to our state.”

“We are pleased to partner with FOX61 and CW20 to bring Yankees games to the Hartford/New Haven market,” said Howard Levinson, Senior Vice President, Ad Sales, YES Network. “The Yankees have always had a very large and loyal fan base in Connecticut, and this coming season promises to deliver many memorable moments.”

The YES Network will produce all games. YES’ broadcast team of Michael Kay, David Cone, John Flaherty, Meredith Marakovits, Paul O’Neill, Ken Singleton and Ryan Ruocco will cover all the action on the FOX 61/CW 20 broadcasts.
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What about the handful of New York Mets games? They were produced by SNY and airing on WPIX-TV, along with WCCT-TV here. Would those games now go to WCTX-TV (MY) channel 59 of New Haven?
 
KML-224 said:
What about the handful of New York Mets games? They were produced by SNY and airing on WPIX-TV, along with WCCT-TV here. Would those games now go to WCTX-TV (MY) channel 59 of New Haven?
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The Tribune press release still shows Mets games on CW20.
CW20, Connecticut’s first independent television station, has entertained and informed viewers for more than 30 years. CW20 is one of the top performing CW network affiliates in the United States. CW20 also delivers the best in off network and first-run syndicated programming, hit movies and sports. The station is home to the Connecticut Lottery drawings and broadcasts major community events and local sports including New York Yankees Baseball, New York Mets Baseball, UConn Men’s Ice Hockey and UConn Baseball.
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http://www.tribunemedia.com/fox61-and-cw20-to-broadcast-new-york-yankees-games-in-connecticut/
 
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