MLB The Show 17 News Post

MLB The Show 17 Adds MLB Network with Harold Reynolds, Dan Plesac & Matt Vasgersian

10:19 AM - February 27, 2017 by Steve_OS

GameStop has just posted another MLB The Show 17 video, this one features the new MLB Network presetation and reveals the new commentary team of Harold Reynolds and Dan Plesac, joining the long time vet of the series, Matt Vasgersian.

Check out the video and post your thoughts!

Game: MLB The Show 17Hype Score: 9/10 - Vote Now
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# 41 aguero90 @ 02/27/17 12:08 PM

Lol bro, know, volume on my laptop is up!! I use a screenreader called Jaws, volume is always up!

# 42 aguero90 @ 02/27/17 12:11 PM

crap, I'm not seeing the speker icon, screenreader Jaws is not good with some icons... let me keep trying!

# 43 JayD @ 02/27/17 12:13 PM

There was a quick glimpse of SunTrust Park while Kemp is up to bat, minute 1:10. Not much but it's something.

# 44 jkra0512 @ 02/27/17 12:14 PM

Not a fan of Harold Reynolds at all...but I really like Dan Plesac. That said, I'm happy they finally changed it up in the booth. Lyons and especially Karros were snoozefests. I know they wouldn't be able to do this, but I really enjoy Jessica Mendoza from ESPN (I usually can't stand anything ESPN either). She's smart, insightful, and knows her stuff. I wish she could be thrown in there rather than Reynolds, but then it wouldn't be MLB Network-esque.

Probably a stupid question, but is the real MLB Network schedule of games included for 2017, so you don't need to change it yourself before the game? I really like the option to change it, but I'd also like for the real slate of games MLB Network is covering this year be included. Makes those games even more special. I know Madden does it for Thursday Night football and such.

This news and the upcoming news on Franchise Mode have me thinking twice about buying this Day 1. If Franchise Mode has more to offer this year, I just might push into purchasing this Day 1.

# 45 aguero90 @ 02/27/17 12:18 PM

Got it, and it was awesome, I'm beyond pumped right now!! So I'm guessing even when you don't have mlbn presentation for your game, you'll still hear HR and Dan? Or did they leave the other two in game.

# 46 JHedges2 @ 02/27/17 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JayD


	There was a quick glimpse of SunTrust Park while Kemp is up to bat, minute 1:10. Not much but it's something.

Lol, I noticed this as well. Was desperately hoping for more!

# 47 McPizza @ 02/27/17 12:19 PM

Harold Reynolds and Dan Plesac have a great chemistry when they are on MLB Tonight together. It's going to be fun having them in the game!

# 48 dran1984 @ 02/27/17 12:20 PM

This trailer is still a compilation of multiple versions of the game. Brandon Phillips is still in the Reds lineup. That being said, the entire game looks so clean this year. It would have been great to get another pic of Matty V so all the pics look uniform lol.

They have put so much work into the game this year. Seems like every area has been touched. Very impressive.

# 49 Perfect Zero @ 02/27/17 12:23 PM

I'll take a wait and see approach with Reynolds. I think he is okay as an analyst, but is terrible as a broadcaster. I haven't heard enough Plesac to format an opinion. I still think that next year we are going to have the same complaints about broadcasters; even 2k gets stale after enough play.

# 50 Aggies7 @ 02/27/17 12:28 PM

That looks awesome. Great addition. The transition from Matt V to Plesac seemed really smooth to me.

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# 51 Speedy @ 02/27/17 12:31 PM

Plesac and HR have really good chemistry together...I hope that's reflected.

The only thing missing is Amsinger.

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# 52 breakfastcat @ 02/27/17 12:33 PM

Very happy about MLB Network integration and Statcast(Showtrack) is one of the things I really wanted in this game, and it looks amazing. Hopefully they recorded all the guys together to get a more natural flow when it comes to conversations. Because if the commentary sounds natural going forward, SDS will have pretty much addressed every issue with the lacking presentation over years in one fell swoop.

And like someone said earlier, hopefully you can assign music to the different generic broadcast themes. I don't want to have to assign music to specific teams and have it override the MLBN music, but I'm also absolutely sick of hearing the Show broadcast music that hasn't changed in probably 10 years. Unless of course they changed that too, in which case I'm beyond satisfied.

# 53 CoiaNY @ 02/27/17 12:39 PM

Awesome. This is something The Show desperately needed. Like others have said, it looks clean af. Well done SDS. Im really excited for Reynolds and Plesac, while some may not like one or the other, they really add a depth of authenticity. Excited!

# 54 WaitTilNextYear @ 02/27/17 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mgbleu1986


	I'm torn on the new announcers. Love Plesac but can't stand Reynolds. Anyone who says Canadian's can't catch foul balls on TV really shouldn't be an announcer. Not to mention his voice is quite annoying. Too bad Dan Shulman works for ESPN and not MLB because he would have been an amazing addition.

Actually, I find Harold Reynolds' vendetta against Canadians to be a redeeming quality.

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# 55 dazzelle @ 02/27/17 12:43 PM

Happy to have some fresh voices in the game

I know kirby said the showtrack stuff was unique to mlb network but hope it is still available with the other themes in the game.

I have always wished those little facts like "3 time allstar" ect that are shown during play now games would be shown during franchise games. Doesn't need to be every game but would be nice to be reminded of a few things a player has achieved.

# 56 My993C2 @ 02/27/17 12:44 PM

I am normally not someone who would say "you have to buy this game". But this really does look like the year that we have to buy this game. The improvements made to the game simply cannot be ignored.

# 57 DukesofHazzard @ 02/27/17 12:53 PM

Exellent news. Was hoping for Harold Reynolds 😁 I like plesac to. One thing I did notice towards the end of that video, when it showed a cut scene of that guy in the dugout the guy behind him was facing the wrong way and his hands were going through the wall claping.

# 58 audbal @ 02/27/17 01:00 PM

I just hope that it sounds like they are in the stadium booth and not a recording booth. That's the one thing 2k baseball got right, their team sounded like they were at the stadium.

# 59 masterchaoss @ 02/27/17 01:30 PM

i take the gameplay in this game stop Monday was taken from an earlier build because those blue dodgers jerseys should have red numbers and a name on the back, i know at least the former was in there in the little things stream.

# 60 elfdutch @ 02/27/17 01:32 PM

Can't stop watching this vid.
I am truly amazed at how good the game looks. Really did not expect this much!

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