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| birth_name = Hazel Mae Cagulada |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1970|4|7}} |
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| location = [[Philippines]] |
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| birth_place = [[Tagbilaran]], Philippines<ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/fitness/hazel-mae-works-out-for-her-baby-and-herself/article4512421/ Hazel Mae works out for her baby – and herself] Globe and Mail</ref> |
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| education = [[York University]] |
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| occupation = Sportscaster |
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| years_active = 2001–present |
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| spouse = [[Kevin Barker]] |
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| children = 1<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thestar.com/life/fashion_style/2018/03/01/hazel-mae-of-sportsnet-scores-with-dress-line.html | title=Hazel Mae of Sportsnet scores with dress line | website=[[Toronto Star]] | date=March 2018 }}</ref> |
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'''Hazel Mae Barker''' (born April 7, 1970), known professionally as '''Hazel Mae''', is a Filipino-Canadian sportscaster. |
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'''Hazel Mae''' (born April 7, 1970 in [[Philippines]]) is a sportscaster in the United States. She was the former lead [[anchor]] for the [[New England Sports Network]]'s [[SportsDesk]] news program, and is currently a reporter on [[MLB Network]]. Hazel grew up in [[Toronto]] and began her sports broadcasting career hosting a sports update show on campus at [[York University]]. |
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She was the former lead [[News anchor|anchor]] for the [[New England Sports Network]]'s [[SportsDesk]] news program and most recently the anchor on [[MLB Network]]. Mae worked for [[Sportsnet]] until 2004, when she left to work for NESN SportsDesk. Mae returned on November 14, 2011.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hazel-mae-reconnects-with-sportsnet/article2224646/ | location=Toronto | work=The Globe and Mail | title=Hazel Mae reconnects with Sportsnet | date=September 10, 2012}}</ref> |
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Mae grew up in [[Toronto]] and began her sports broadcasting career hosting a sports update show on campus at [[York University]]. |
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Mae worked as a Field Level Reporter for TBS MLB Tuesday starting in 2022. |
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== Broadcast career == |
== Broadcast career == |
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===Rogers Sportsnet=== |
===Rogers Sportsnet=== |
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Hazel Mae anchored the morning edition of ''[[Sportsnetnews]]'' on [[Rogers Sportsnet]], one of |
Hazel Mae anchored the morning edition of ''[[Sportsnetnews]]'' on [[Rogers Sportsnet]], one of Canada's all-sports networks. In addition to her duties on Sportsnetnews, Mae was the host of [[JZone]], a weekly magazine show dedicated to all things [[Toronto Blue Jays]], also owned by Rogers Sportsnet. Mae began her tenure at Rogers Sportsnet providing sports updates to Rogers Sportsnet radio affiliates throughout [[Ontario]]. In 2002, she and two fellow Sportsnet co-workers posed in lingerie in Urban Male Magazine. |
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===NESN=== |
===NESN=== |
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Mae subsequently moved to [[Boston]], where she |
Mae subsequently moved to [[Boston]], where she became the lead [[anchor]] for [[NESN|NESN's]] ''[[SportsDesk]]'' from December, 2004, to June, 2008. She also hosted The Ultimate Red Sox Show, NESN's Red Sox week-in-review program and The Buzz, the [[Boston Bruins]] top-ten in-season show. On June 2, 2008, NESN announced Mae would be leaving the network at the end of the month and made her final Sportsdesk broadcast on June 28.<ref>{{cite news |
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|url=http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/2008/06/hazel_mae_leavi.html |
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|title=Mae, NESN will part ways | date=2008-06-03 |publisher=[[Boston Globe]] | author=Chad Finn | |
|title=Mae, NESN will part ways | date=2008-06-03 |publisher=[[Boston Globe]] | author=Chad Finn |access-date=2008-06-03}}</ref> During her tenure at NESN, her popularity was reflected by her nomination to be considered for the first president of [[Red Sox Nation]].<ref>{{cite web |
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|url=http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/fan_forum/redsox_nation_celebrity_nominations.jsp |title=Celebrity Nominations | |
|url=http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/fan_forum/redsox_nation_celebrity_nominations.jsp |title=Celebrity Nominations |work=[[MLB.com]] |access-date=2008-08-30}}</ref> The position eventually went to the late [[Jerry Remy]].<ref>{{cite web |
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|url=http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20071003&content_id=2247504&vkey=pr_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos |title=Jerry Remy wins election as President of Red Sox Nation | date=2007 |
|url=http://boston.redsox.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20071003&content_id=2247504&vkey=pr_bos&fext=.jsp&c_id=bos |title=Jerry Remy wins election as President of Red Sox Nation | date=2007-10-03 |work=[[MLB.com]] |access-date=2008-08-30}}</ref> |
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===MLB Network=== |
===MLB Network=== |
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In August 2008, it was announced that Mae |
In August 2008, it was announced that Mae would become a host/reporter on [[MLB Network]].<ref>{{cite web |
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|url=http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/general/view/2008_08_30_Hazel_Mae_will_pitch_for_the_MLB_Network/srvc=home&position=4 |
|url=http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/general/view/2008_08_30_Hazel_Mae_will_pitch_for_the_MLB_Network/srvc=home&position=4 |
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|title=Hazel Mae will pitch for the MLB Network | date=2008-08-30 |publisher=[[Boston Herald]] | author=Jessica Heslam |
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Since 2009, she has appeared on ''Hot Stove'', ''[[MLB Tonight]]'', ''30 Clubs in 30 Days'', and ''[[Quick Pitch (TV Show)|Quick Pitch]]'' for the channel, as well as hosting the re-airing of Mark Buehrle's perfect game. In 2011, she became host of a new program, ''The Rundown'', along with Matt Yaloff. |
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===Return to Sportsnet=== |
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On September 19, 2011, it was announced that Hazel would leave MLB Network and return to [[Sportsnet]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fangsbites.com/2011/09/breaking-hazel-mae-leaves-mlb-network-for-rogers-sportsnet/|title=BREAKING: Hazel Mae Leaves MLB Network For Rogers Sportsnet | date=2011-09-19 |publisher=[[Fang's Bites]] | author=Ken Fang |access-date=2011-09-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Dowbiggin|first=Bruce|title=Hazel Mae reconnects with Sportsnet|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hazel-mae-reconnects-with-sportsnet/article2224646/|publisher=[[The Globe and Mail]]|access-date=3 November 2011|location=Toronto}}</ref> It was announced on-air during the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] game on November 3 that she debuted on November 14, as anchor of the 6pm edition of ''Sportsnet Connected''. Mae anchored the 6pm edition of the show until July 1, 2015, when the 6pm edition was replaced by ''[[Tim & Sid]]''. She currently works on Sportsnet broadcasts of Toronto Blue Jays games as their field-level reporter. |
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==Personal life== |
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She is married to former [[Major League Baseball]] [[first baseman]] [[Kevin Barker]].<ref>{{cite web |
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|url=http://www.bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/view.bg?articleid=1310749=5 |
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|title=Sorry fellas, Hazel Mae's hitch | date=2011-01-20 |publisher=[[Boston Herald]] | author=Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa with Megan Johnson |access-date=2011-01-20}}</ref> She currently has one son with him, Chase.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thestar.com/life/fashion_style/2018/03/01/hazel-mae-of-sportsnet-scores-with-dress-line.html | title=Hazel Mae of Sportsnet scores with dress line | website=[[Toronto Star]] | date=March 2018 }}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 03:15, 7 June 2024
Hazel Mae | |
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Born | Hazel Mae Cagulada April 7, 1970 Tagbilaran, Philippines[1] |
Bildung | York University |
Occupation | Sportscaster |
Years active | 2001–present |
Spouse | Kevin Barker |
Children | 1[2] |
Hazel Mae Barker (born April 7, 1970), known professionally as Hazel Mae, is a Filipino-Canadian sportscaster.
She was the former lead anchor for the New England Sports Network's SportsDesk news program and most recently the anchor on MLB Network. Mae worked for Sportsnet until 2004, when she left to work for NESN SportsDesk. Mae returned on November 14, 2011.[3]
Mae grew up in Toronto and began her sports broadcasting career hosting a sports update show on campus at York University.
Mae worked as a Field Level Reporter for TBS MLB Tuesday starting in 2022.
Broadcast career
[edit]Rogers Sportsnet
[edit]Hazel Mae anchored the morning edition of Sportsnetnews on Rogers Sportsnet, one of Canada's all-sports networks. In addition to her duties on Sportsnetnews, Mae was the host of JZone, a weekly magazine show dedicated to all things Toronto Blue Jays, also owned by Rogers Sportsnet. Mae began her tenure at Rogers Sportsnet providing sports updates to Rogers Sportsnet radio affiliates throughout Ontario. In 2002, she and two fellow Sportsnet co-workers posed in lingerie in Urban Male Magazine.
NESN
[edit]Mae subsequently moved to Boston, where she became the lead anchor for NESN's SportsDesk from December, 2004, to June, 2008. She also hosted The Ultimate Red Sox Show, NESN's Red Sox week-in-review program and The Buzz, the Boston Bruins top-ten in-season show. On June 2, 2008, NESN announced Mae would be leaving the network at the end of the month and made her final Sportsdesk broadcast on June 28.[4] During her tenure at NESN, her popularity was reflected by her nomination to be considered for the first president of Red Sox Nation.[5] The position eventually went to the late Jerry Remy.[6]
MLB Network
[edit]In August 2008, it was announced that Mae would become a host/reporter on MLB Network.[7] Since 2009, she has appeared on Hot Stove, MLB Tonight, 30 Clubs in 30 Days, and Quick Pitch for the channel, as well as hosting the re-airing of Mark Buehrle's perfect game. In 2011, she became host of a new program, The Rundown, along with Matt Yaloff.
Return to Sportsnet
[edit]On September 19, 2011, it was announced that Hazel would leave MLB Network and return to Sportsnet.[8][9] It was announced on-air during the Toronto Maple Leafs game on November 3 that she debuted on November 14, as anchor of the 6pm edition of Sportsnet Connected. Mae anchored the 6pm edition of the show until July 1, 2015, when the 6pm edition was replaced by Tim & Sid. She currently works on Sportsnet broadcasts of Toronto Blue Jays games as their field-level reporter.
Personal life
[edit]She is married to former Major League Baseball first baseman Kevin Barker.[10] She currently has one son with him, Chase.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ Hazel Mae works out for her baby – and herself Globe and Mail
- ^ "Hazel Mae of Sportsnet scores with dress line". Toronto Star. March 2018.
- ^ "Hazel Mae reconnects with Sportsnet". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. September 10, 2012.
- ^ Chad Finn (2008-06-03). "Mae, NESN will part ways". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2008-06-03.
- ^ "Celebrity Nominations". MLB.com. Retrieved 2008-08-30.
- ^ "Jerry Remy wins election as President of Red Sox Nation". MLB.com. 2007-10-03. Retrieved 2008-08-30.
- ^ Jessica Heslam (2008-08-30). "Hazel Mae will pitch for the MLB Network". Boston Herald. Retrieved 2008-08-30.
- ^ Ken Fang (2011-09-19). "BREAKING: Hazel Mae Leaves MLB Network For Rogers Sportsnet". Fang's Bites. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ^ Dowbiggin, Bruce. "Hazel Mae reconnects with Sportsnet". Toronto: The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
- ^ Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa with Megan Johnson (2011-01-20). "Sorry fellas, Hazel Mae's hitch". Boston Herald. Retrieved 2011-01-20.
- ^ "Hazel Mae of Sportsnet scores with dress line". Toronto Star. March 2018.
- 1970 births
- Living people
- Television anchors from Boston
- Canadian expatriate journalists in the United States
- Canadian television sportscasters
- Filipino emigrants to Canada
- Journalists from Toronto
- Sports in Boston
- Women baseball announcers
- Women sports commentators
- York University alumni
- MLB Network personalities
- Canadian women television journalists
- Major League Baseball broadcasters
- American women television journalists
- 21st-century American women