Marquee Sports Network named MLB Network VP/Production MICHAEL SANTINI Senior VP/Programming & Production. Prior to joining MLB Network when it launched in '09, Santini "spent 20 years at MSG Networks in a variety of production roles." He will be "responsible for managing Marquee's original content" (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 11/6).
EXECS: Breeders' Cup Limited BOD elected COO DREW FLEMING as President & CEO, effective immediately after CRAIG FRAVEL's departure (Breeders' Cup)....G/O Media Editorial Dir PAUL MAIDMENT resigned yesterday after his "'stick to sports' directive led to last week's mass exodus" from Deadspin. Maidment said that he will "pursue an entrepreneurial opportunity" (WASHINGTON POST, 11/6)....The Indians promoted the following: SKY ANDRECHECK to Assistant GM; PAUL GILLISPIE to VP/Int'l Scouting; JAMES HARRIS to VP/Player Development; and VICTOR WANG to VP/Player Acquisitions (Cleveland PLAIN DEALER, 11/6)....Counter Logic Gaming named pro gamer STEPHANIE HARVEY to the newly created position of Dir of Esports Franchise Development & Outreach, where she will focus on engaging with the female esports community (CLG).
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