Larry King Wants to Join MLB Network

Larry King announced on Tuesday night that his run as host of Larry King Live on CNN is coming to an end in the fall. King said he wants to spend more time with his family but that he will still contribute to CNN in the future. Apparently King is also eying another broadcasting opportunity — one with MLB Network as he told Ben Maller on FOX Sports Radio:

“This time I’m gonna get a chance, which I rarely get on CNN, to do sports. I would do sports tomorrow. I told Bud Selig today he’s taking my kids to the All-Star game. And I would go to MLB in the drop of a hat.”
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I’d like to do Costas west. We’ve got Bob Costas east doing interviews and games, so if they need a guy, they don’t have a West Coast facility I’d have to setup or lease something, but I’ll talk to Bud at the All-Star game. That will be something that will definitely interest me because baseball is my avocation.”

If you’ve ever been to a Dodgers game and sat field level nearby the third base dugout, you’ve probably seen Mr. Suspenders hanging out in his season seats. There’s no doubt that King is a big baseball fan and that he can probably score a gig there pretty easily. Plus, there aren’t many other people who carry more clout than King. Think he won’t be able to land whatever interview he wants? MLB Network, hello!

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Exclusive: Larry King eyes MLB Network [Ben Maller]
Statement from Larry King [Larry King Live]