Fightin Phils and WIOV Announce Multi-Year Partnership
Published on March 27, 2015 under Eastern League (EL1)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release
The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, and Cumulus Media have announced a partnership that will see Fightins games broadcast on CBS Sports Radio 98.5 FM and 1240 AM. The pairing will also see the Fightin Phils have a presence on The Big I105 FM, including the popular morning show Murph & Casey.
"It's only natural that the Reading Fightin Phils partner with two leading stations like CBS Sports Radio 98.5 FM/1240 AM and The Big I105, and we couldn't be more excited for our partnership with the stations," said Fightin Phils General Manager Scott Hunsicker. From having our games broadcast on a sports station like CBS Sports Radio to having Murph and Casey from The Big I105 at FirstEnergy Stadium, fans can look forward to a dynamic synergy between the Fightins and WIOV."
The Fightin Phils radio broadcasts begin on Tuesday, April 7th when the Fightins head to Allentown to face the Lehigh Valley IronPigs in the 222 Showcase at 6:35 p.m. The club's first game of 2015 follows two days later on April 9th when the team opens the season in Portland at 6:00 p.m.
Live coverage begins 30 minutes prior to the start of each Fightin Phils game with the pre-game show hosted by play-by-play announcer Mike Ventola. On Fridays, the pre-game show is expanded to an hour, feature exclusive interviews and content from Baseballtown.
"This is a great day for 98.5 FM and 1240 AM CBS Sports Radio and The Big I105. We are really looking forward to a long partnership with the Reading Fightin Phils, and are happy to bring a home team with rich history in the community to our listeners", said Rich Creeger, Programming Director for 98.5 FM and 1240 AM CBS Sports Radio and The Big I105.
CBS Sports Radio 98.5 FM and 1240 AM is Reading's Sports Station and is home to the Reading Royals, Penn State athletics and now the Reading Fightin' Phils. They are the only sports station in Reading with the multi-media power of CBS Sports. The station is the only place to hear some of sports talk radio's leading personalities like Jim Rome, Doug Gottlieb, and Scott Farrall.
WIOV-FM (The Big I105), is Pennsylvania's leading country station and the media partner with the Reading Fightin' Phils. WIOV-FM serves listeners in Berks, Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. The station has been your source for country music since 1968 and has many ties to the community. Their most celebrated event is the annual Fallfest concert that takes place every October, and celebrates their 24th Anniversary this year.
Celebrating the 65th Season of Baseball at America's Classic Ballpark, the Fightins kick off their home season on Friday, April 17th at Fightins Opening Night when they host the Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the 2014 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants. The first 3000 adults 15 & over will receive a 65th Season of Baseball at America's Classic Ballpark Fleece Blanket thanks to CJ's Tire and Automotive Services and VF Outlet. One lucky fan will also win a trip for two to Phillies Spring Training 2016 thanks to White Star Tours & Travel Center.
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