1420 KOTK to broadcast Royals

OMAHA, Neb. -- For a second consecutive season in 2008, Omaha Royals games -- home and away -- will be broadcast on News Talk 1420 KOTK. The Royals have signed an agreement with Salem Radio Omaha to continue the partnership that began last season. All 144 Royals games will also continue to be broadcast on the team's website, www.oroyals.com.

"We are pleased to continue our partnership with such a community-oriented organization as Salem Radio Omaha," said Royals General Manager Martie Cordaro. "And we're also excited to have Mark Nasser and Kevin McNabb back as our broadcast team for the eighth consecutive season."

Nasser has been the Royals Director of Broadcasting since 2001. The upcoming season will mark his 15th season as an announcer in professional baseball. Prior to coming to Omaha, he called games for the Wilmington (DE) Blue Rocks, the Portland (ME) Sea Dogs and the Burlington (NC) Indians.

McNabb will again be Nasser's broadcast partner for the Royals 72 home games. The 2008 season marks his 15th year on-air with the Royals and 19th in professional baseball. Before returning to his hometown in 1994, he called games for the Jacksonville (FL) Suns, Columbus (GA) Indians and Colorado Springs (CO) Sky Sox.

Salem Radio Omaha includes News Talk 1420 KOTK, 100.7 FM KGBI and 660 AM KCRO, Omaha's Christian Talk. It is part of Salem Communications, a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider and magazine publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values.

The Royals 2008 season opener is set for Rosenblatt Stadium on Thursday, April 3 at 7:05 p.m. vs. the Albuquerque Isotopes. Season tickets, mini-plans and other ticket packages for the team's 2008 season are currently on sale, with single-game tickets to go on sale at a later date to be announced. For tickets or more information, contact the Royals ticket office at (402) 738-5100.