FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. — The Kansas City T-Bones, the 2008 Northern League Champions, and IBN Sports have renewed their partnership for 2009, bringing live streaming video of every T-Bones home game free to fans across the world for a second year.
 
All 48 T-Bones home games and all home playoff games will be broadcast on the IBN Sports Baseball Channel, beginning with the T-Bones 2009 home opener, Friday, May 15 at 7:05 p.m. CDT against the Winnipeg Goldeyes. The T-Bones and IBN Sports initiated their partnership during the 2008 season and fans were able to watch the T-Bones win the Northern League title, live on IBN Sports.  Fans can watch T-Bones games on the IBN Sports Baseball Channel for free by visiting the T-Bones website at www.tbonesbaseball.com, or by logging on to www.IBNSports.com. All T-Bones broadcasts on the IBN Baseball Channel are free and there is no sign-up required.
 
“We look forward to another year on IBN sports,” stated T-Bones General Manager Chris Browne.  “This has been a great partnership for our club and for all of our fans around the T-Bones nation!”
 
The Baseball Channel on IBN Sports covered nearly 300 independent minor league baseball games in 2008, and that number will increase in 2009. IBN Sports partnered with the T-Bones and the Gary SouthShore RailCats in the Northern League last season, along with teams in the Frontier League and Golden League.  IBN is in discussions with teams from the American Association, Can Am, and Atlantic Leagues, as well, and expect significant announcements to come out soon.
 
“We are very excited to have the T-Bones back for a second season,” IBN Baseball Executive Producer Ed Hart said. “Their games were very popular on our site last season, as they ended up winning their league title.  We are eager to bring baseball fans around the world the high quality broadcasts, and on-field action that the T-Bones provide.”
 
About IBN Sports
 
IBN Sports is the premier destination for live internet sports programming. Sports fans who visit www.IBNSports.com can watch full-screen, high-definition (HD) videos live and on-demand from a wide range of professional and amateur sports, including baseball, cycling, boxing, surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, motocross, ultimate fighting and more.  IBN will be broadcasting close to 1,000 professional baseball games live this season. 
 
For advertising information, or to get your team and events broadcasting live this season, contact IBN Sports Executive Producer, Ed Hart at 714-458-3064, or at [email protected]. 
 
About the Kansas City T-Bones
 
The Kansas City T-Bones enjoyed their sixth season of Northern League baseball in 2008.  Since moving from Duluth-Superior in 2003, the T-Bones have established quality family entertainment at affordable prices.  The organization has enjoyed great success at the ticket window through the years, and in 2008 added a Northern League Championship to their credentials.  The T-Bones look forward to defending their crown in 2009 while continuing their tradition of FUN, WELL DONE!  For more information about the sponsorship opportunities with the T-Bones, contact General Manager Chris Browne at 913-328-5605 or [email protected].