NewsChicago natives Dave & Becca Roseman win DIY Network & MLB Network 'Who Wants a Man Cave?' contest
Avid Chicago White Sox fan and die-hard Chicago Cubs fan to receive the Ultimate Red Line Rivalry Man Cave; DIY Network and MLB Network to build baseball oasis in Evanston, IL, home on September 9 & 10; Special edition of popular primetime series 'Man Caves' featuring transformation premieres Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. ET on DIY Network and Monday, Oct. 26 at 9 p.m. ET on MLB NetworkMLB.com
08/31/09 10:14 AM ET
NEW YORK -- One of baseball's biggest, most heated rivalries has taken center-field in DIY Network and MLB Network's "Who Wants A Man Cave?" contest. Chicago natives Dave and Becca Roseman have been named winners of their very own man cave! What's the catch? Dave is a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan, while his wife, Becca, has been a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan since birth. While they are constantly debating which ballpark is better, which bullpen is tougher and which team their first child (due this September) will worship, the couple agrees on one thing: the best place to watch their teams battle for a spot in the postseason will be in their very own man cave.On September 9-10, DIY Network's Man Caves hosts, former NFL player Tony "Goose" Siragusa and licensed contractor Jason Cameron, join MLB Network studio analysts and former Major League Baseball players Harold Reynolds and Mitch Williams to transform a space in the Roseman's home in Evanston, Ill., into the ultimate man cave equipped with official MLB merchandise from the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs, high-tech toys and deluxe furnishings. Viewers can witness the fast-paced renovation from start to finish on a special edition of the smash hit series Man Caves on DIY Network on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. ET, and on MLB Network on Monday, Oct. 26 at 9 p.m. ET.
"As far as I know, Chicago is famous for three things: deep dish pizza, the Bears, and the Windy City Showdown. Dave and Becca are truly fanatics when it comes to their favorite teams, and we are psyched to build them their very own man cave where they can continue their rivalry," said Siragusa. "Who is in charge of the remote control is up to them."
"As a former Cubs relief pitcher, I know first-hand how intense the rivalry is between the Cubs and the White Sox," said Williams. "As we get closer to the postseason, Dave and Becca can keep an eye on each other's team as MLB Network covers all the pennant races down to the finish."
The winning video submission featured Dave explaining why the couple deserves the baseball man cave and highlighting their families' intense baseball feud. Married for four years, they recently moved out of the city of Chicago and into the suburbs to be closer to their families and to prepare for the birth of their first child. Their new home is over 110-years-old and the renovation list is long. Dave, 29, and Becca, 28, enjoy getting their hands dirty, but admit that with full-time jobs (Dave is an underwriter; Becca is an instructional coach for Glenview School District 34) and a baby on the way, their DIY time is limited.
"We're so excited to be getting a man cave. I grew up a White Sox fan, and a Cubs hater. Then I met my lovely wife," said Dave. "And even though marriage is about compromise and what's mine is hers, Becca needs to remember that at the end of the day, it's still a man cave. The number one rule is that my chair is 101 centimeters closer to the television, because it's been 101 years since the Cubs have won a World Series."
As the go-to destination for home improvement television, DIY Network teamed up with the ultimate television destination for baseball fans, MLB Network, to deliver one lucky viewer a man cave fit for the major leagues with their "Who Wants A Man Cave?" contest. From June 12 to July 24, viewers were invited to submit a video explaining why they want their own baseball-themed man cave to www.DIYNetwork.com or www.MLBNetwork.com. Four runners-up - Philadelphia Phillies fan Andrew Del Moore; Pittsburgh Pirates fan Kevin Dobson; St. Louis Cardinals fan Dan Koontz; and Texas Rangers fan Bruce Levinson - will receive an MLB Authentic Collection cap and jersey from the Major League team of their choice.
MLB Network's signature show, MLB Tonight, features on-air analysts Mitch Williams and Harold Reynolds, and airs live beginning at 6 p.m. ET until the final MLB game of the night ends between Monday and Saturday. The show features live look-ins of games in progress, updates, highlights, reporting and analysis. MLB Network is available nationwide on DIRECTV Ch. 213 and Verizon FiOS Ch. 86, and local listings can be found with the Channel Locator at www.MLBNetwork.com. Viewers can catch up on the latest highlights and programming updates by following MLB Network on Twitter and Facebook.
Whether building a swanky cigar bar, a well-equipped wine cellar or an upscale sportsman's lodge, DIY Network's Man Caves delivers jaw-dropping getaways outfitted with high-tech toys and all the manly essentials for homeowners and even celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Rainn Wilson. Each half-hour episode follows hosts, former NFL star Tony "Goose" Siragusa and licensed contractor Jason Cameron as they transform ordinary spaces into a guy's paradise. The primetime series airs on DIY Network every Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET.
For more information on the "Who Wants A Man Cave?" contest, DIY Network's experts, tips and home improvement programs, visit the network's companion Web site at www.DIYNetwork.com. Members of the media may also obtain additional press materials, talent bios and show images by registering at DIY Network's online media newsroom. Viewers can also become fans of DIY Network and interact with other home improvement enthusiasts and do-it-yourselfers through Twitter and facebook. DIY Network is available nationwide on DISH Network Ch. 111 and DIRECTV Ch. 230, and additional cable channel designations may be found by checking local listings and www.DIYNetwork.com/tv.
About DIY Network
From the makers of HGTV and Food Network, DIY Network is the go-to destination for rip-up, knock-out home improvement television. DIY Network's programs and experts answer the most sought-after questions and offer creative projects for do-it-yourself enthusiasts. One of the fastest growing digital networks and currently in 50 million homes, DIY Network's programming covers a broad range of categories, including home improvement and landscaping. The network's award-winning Web site, www.DIYNetwork.com, is a leader in the Nielsen Online Home and Garden category and features multiple resources, including thousands of do-it-yourself home improvement projects, expert advice, how-to videos and images, and user-friendly reference guides with step-by-step instructions.
About MLB Network
MLB Network launched in approximately 50 million cable and satellite homes on January 1, 2009 as the largest debut in cable television history, exceeding any other cable television launch by approximately 20 million. With live games, original programming, highlights, classic games, and coverage of baseball events, MLB Network is the ultimate television destination for baseball fans. For more information and channel designations, go to www.MLBNetwork.com.
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