VH1 Hits One Out-of-the-Park With New Series "Baseball Wives"

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VH1 is expanding on its popular "wives" franchise with the captivating new series, "Baseball Wives."  Set in Scottsdale Arizona, the home of baseball's spring training, the show features the wives and girlfriends of talented baseball players from various teams.  No shrinking violets here, these ladies are fiercely protective of their turf and their men and if they have to bring on a little drama – then so be it. The first pitch for "Baseball Wives" is Wednesday, November 30 at 9PM ET/PT on VH1.

These divas of the diamond make their pitch to be the next homerun smash as they prepare for their rookie season this November on VH1. The cast of VH1's "Baseball Wives" includes, Anna Benson (wife of Arizona pitcher Kris Benson), Tanya Grace (ex-wife of retired Chicago's Mark Grace), Chantel Kendall (ex-wife of Kansas City's Jason Kendall) and Brooke Villone (wife of big-league veteran Ron Villone). The inner circle of baseball wives proves to be challenging as the women cope with marriage, gossip and fame. With the baseball season being the longest in professional sports the women count on their friends to be their support system while their husbands are on the road but sometimes a friend can be your worst enemy. Rumors swirl and friendships are tested among the professional athletes' wives as they are forced to make emotional decisions, proving that their lives are often just like everyone else's. This captivating group makes for an adrenaline-charged rush of excitement as they showcase their style, humor and fastball drama. Get ready, because the bases are loaded for this sure-hit new series. "Baseball Wives" premieres Wednesday, November 30 at 9PM ET/PT.

Shed Media is producing the series.  Executive producing for Shed Media are Nick Emmerson, Jennifer O'Connell, Alex Demyanenko and Ross Breitenbach. Executive producing for VH1 are Jeff Olde, Jill Holmes and Tom Huffman.

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