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	<title>PlayStation Blog &#187; Ramone Russell</title>
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		<title>MLB The Show Challenge of the Week Week #32 – Choice of Signed Baseball</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:06:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ramone Russell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Challenge of the Week for October 10 (#32) is the last prize related Challenge of the year.  We come with a prediction for the World Series match-up.  The Brewers hard throwing right-hander (1.20 WHIP, 201 K’s) matches up against the Tigers first baseman, who puts up consistent power numbers (30HR’s, 105 RBI’s).
 
Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win your choice of signed ball from an <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp">MLB</a> star- Hamels, Reyes, Upton, McCann, Matsui, Span.

Week #32 begins on Monday, October 10th at 5:30 am PDT and ends Monday, October 16th at 4:30 am PDT.  ]]></description>
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<p>Challenge of the Week for October 10 (#32) is the last prize related Challenge of the year.  We come with a prediction for the World Series match-up.  The Brewers hard throwing right-hander (1.20 WHIP, 201 K’s) matches up against the Tigers first baseman, who puts up consistent power numbers (30HR’s, 105 RBI’s).</p>
<p>Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win your choice of signed ball from an <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp">MLB</a> star- Hamels, Reyes, Upton, McCann, Matsui, Span.</p>
<p>Week #32 begins on Monday, October 10th at 5:30 am PDT and ends Monday, October 16th at 4:30 am PDT.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/6220373787/" title="slide_cow32 by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6222/6220373787_6198fb5a68_z.jpg" width="640" height="306" alt="slide_cow32"></a></p>
<p>To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.</p>
<p>This is the last week to compete for the October monthly prize period &#8211; <strong>$2000, cold hard cash</strong>.  </p>
<p>Each user can only win each type of prize ONCE.  Complete Leaderboards for Weekly, Monthly and Grand Prizing, along with the official rules can be found at the home of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-11-the-show/">MLB The Show</a> at <a href="http://www.TheShowNation.com/">www.TheShowNation.com</a>.</p>
<p>Stay tuned to the comments section of the weekly Challenge of the Week blog, as we will be giving away some free voucher codes for Challenge of the Week!</p>
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		<title>MLB The Show Challenge of the Week Week #31 – $250 MLB.com Gift Card!</title>
		<link>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/03/mlb-the-show-challenge-of-the-week-week-31-250-mlb-com-gift-card/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=mlb-the-show-challenge-of-the-week-week-31-250-mlb-com-gift-card</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ramone Russell</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[PS3]]></category>
		<post_tag><![CDATA[mlb 11: the show]]></post_tag>
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		<post_tag><![CDATA[san diego studios]]></post_tag>

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		<description><![CDATA[Challenge of the Week for October 3 (#31) shows off the Divisional Playoffs.  The D’backs young center fielder (20 HR’s, .751 OPS) matches up against the Brewers starter 2 man in the rotation (207 K’s, 1.22 WHIP).

Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win a $250 <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp">MLB.com</a> gift card.

Week #31 begins on Monday October 3rd at 5:30am PDT and ends October 10th at 4:30am PDT.  

To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.

This week continues the final monthly prize period (October) - $2000, cold hard cash.  Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points.  Only 2 weeks left!]]></description>
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<p>Challenge of the Week for October 3 (#31) shows off the Divisional Playoffs.  The D’backs young center fielder (20 HR’s, .751 OPS) matches up against the Brewers starter 2 man in the rotation (207 K’s, 1.22 WHIP).</p>
<p>Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win a $250 <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp">MLB.com</a> gift card.</p>
<p>Week #31 begins on Monday October 3rd at 5:30am PDT and ends October 10th at 4:30am PDT.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/6198780116/" title="slide_cow31 by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6145/6198780116_0c46a32d95_z.jpg" width="640" height="306" alt="slide_cow31"></a></p>
<p>To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.</p>
<p>This week continues the final monthly prize period (October) &#8211; $2000, cold hard cash.  Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points.  Only 2 weeks left!</p>
<p>Each user can only win each type of prize ONCE.  Complete Leaderboards for Weekly, Monthly and Grand Prizing, along with the official rules can be found at the home of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-11-the-show/">MLB The Show</a> at <a href="http://www.theshownation.com/">www.TheShowNation.com</a>.</p>
<p>Stay tuned to the comments section of the weekly Challenge of the Week blog, as we will be giving away some free voucher codes for Challenge of the Week!</p>
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		<title>MLB The Show Challenge of the Week Week #30 – Choice of Signed Jersey!</title>
		<link>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/09/26/mlb-the-show-challenge-of-the-week-week-30-choice-of-signed-jersey/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=mlb-the-show-challenge-of-the-week-week-30-choice-of-signed-jersey</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ramone Russell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Challenge of the Week for September 26 is dedicated to the race for the #1 Draft Pick.  Both the Astros and Twins are out of the playoff race, but are very much in the hunt for the #1 draft pick in 2012.  It’s a consolation prize, but a prize nonetheless.  The Astros power hitting Left Fielder faces one of the Twins best right handed pitchers.

Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win your choice of signed jersey, from one of six <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp">MLB</a> stars: Cabrera, Kershaw, Sabathis, Soriano, Ellsbury, Mauer.

Week #30 begins on Monday September 26th at 5:30am PDT and ends Monday October 3rd at 4:30am PDT.  ]]></description>
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<p>Challenge of the Week for September 26 is dedicated to the race for the #1 Draft Pick.  Both the Astros and Twins are out of the playoff race, but are very much in the hunt for the #1 draft pick in 2012.  It’s a consolation prize, but a prize nonetheless.  The Astros power hitting Left Fielder faces one of the Twins best right handed pitchers.</p>
<p>Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win your choice of signed jersey, from one of six <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp">MLB</a> stars: Cabrera, Kershaw, Sabathis, Soriano, Ellsbury, Mauer.</p>
<p>Week #30 begins on Monday September 26th at 5:30am PDT and ends Monday October 3rd at 4:30am PDT.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/6176092581/" title="slide_cow30 by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6153/6176092581_82eba5fef4_z.jpg" width="640" height="306" alt="slide_cow30"></a></p>
<p>To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.</p>
<p>This week continues the final monthly prize period (October) &#8211; <strong>$2000, cold hard cash</strong>.  Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points.</p>
<p>Each user can only win each type of prize ONCE.  Complete Leaderboards for Weekly, Monthly and Grand Prizing, along with the official rules can be found at the home of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-11-the-show/">MLB The Show</a> at <a href="http://www.TheShowNation.com/">www.TheShowNation.com</a>.</p>
<p>Stay tuned to the comments section of the weekly Challenge of the Week blog, as we will be giving away some free voucher codes for Challenge of the Week!</p>
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		<title>MLB The Show Challenge of the Week Week #29 – $250 MLB.com Gift Card!</title>
		<link>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/09/19/mlb-the-show-challenge-of-the-week-week-29-%e2%80%93-250-mlb-com-gift-card/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=mlb-the-show-challenge-of-the-week-week-29-%25e2%2580%2593-250-mlb-com-gift-card</link>
		<comments>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/09/19/mlb-the-show-challenge-of-the-week-week-29-%e2%80%93-250-mlb-com-gift-card/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ramone Russell</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[PS3]]></category>
		<post_tag><![CDATA[mlb 11: the show]]></post_tag>
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		<post_tag><![CDATA[san diego studios]]></post_tag>

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		<description><![CDATA[Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win a<strong> $250 <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp">MLB.com </a>gift card</strong>.

Week #29 begins on Monday September 19nd at 5:30am PDT and ends September 26th at 4:30am PDT.  
To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.

This week kicks off the final monthly prize period (October) - <strong>$2000, cold hard cash</strong>.  Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points.

Each user can only win each type of prize ONCE.  Complete Leaderboards for Weekly, Monthly and Grand Prizing, along with the official rules can be found at the home of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-11-the-show/">MLB The Show </a>at <a href="http://www.TheShowNation.com/">www.TheShowNation.com</a>.

Stay tuned to the comments section of the weekly Challenge of the Week blog, as we will be giving away some free voucher codes for Challenge of the Week!
]]></description>
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<p>Challenge of the Week for September 19 (#29) celebrates the red hot AL West divisional race.  The Rangers veteran designated hitter (batting .334) faces the Angels strong starter (1.01 WHIP).</p>
<p>Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win a<strong> $250 <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp">MLB.com </a>gift card</strong>.</p>
<p>Week #29 begins on Monday September 19nd at 5:30am PDT and ends September 26th at 4:30am PDT.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/6153310477/" title="slide_cow29 by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6078/6153310477_c667d5948e_z.jpg" width="640" height="306" alt="slide_cow29"></a></p>
<p>To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.</p>
<p>This week kicks off the final monthly prize period (October) &#8211; <strong>$2000, cold hard cash</strong>.  Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points.</p>
<p>Each user can only win each type of prize ONCE.  Complete Leaderboards for Weekly, Monthly and Grand Prizing, along with the official rules can be found at the home of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-11-the-show/">MLB The Show </a>at <a href="http://www.TheShowNation.com/">www.TheShowNation.com</a>.</p>
<p>Stay tuned to the comments section of the weekly Challenge of the Week blog, as we will be giving away some free voucher codes for Challenge of the Week!</p>
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		<title>MLB The Show Challenge of the Week</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ramone Russell</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[PS3]]></category>
		<post_tag><![CDATA[mlb 11: the show]]></post_tag>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-11-the-show/">Challenge of the Week</a> #28 celebrates the AL Wild Card race as the RedSox young center fielder matches up against the Rays hard throwing righty, with over 200 strikeouts this year.  
 
Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win your choice of signed ball from an MLB star- Hamels, Reyes, Upton, McCann, Matsui, Span.

Week #28 begins on Monday September 12th at 5:30am PDT and ends Monday September 19nd at 4:30am PDT.  

To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.

This week continues the August monthly prize period - $2000, cold hard cash.  Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points.  Weekly scores will also be added from May 30th until September 18th 4:30am PST for a chance to win Grand Prize #2, a Trip for two to a 2011 World Series Game!
]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/5915617319/" title="Logo_CoW_horiz_750 by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5160/5915617319_ecf532676a_z.jpg" width="640" height="160" alt="Logo_CoW_horiz_750"></a></p>
<p>Challenge of the Week #28 celebrates the AL Wild Card race as the RedSox young center fielder matches up against the Rays hard throwing righty, with over 200 strikeouts this year.  </p>
<p>Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win your choice of signed ball from an MLB star- Hamels, Reyes, Upton, McCann, Matsui, Span.</p>
<p>Week #28 begins on Monday September 12th at 5:30am PDT and ends Monday September 19nd at 4:30am PDT.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/6139007711/" title="slide_cow28 by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6158/6139007711_9b7e61a822_z.jpg" width="640" height="306" alt="slide_cow28"></a><br />
To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.</p>
<p>This week continues the August monthly prize period &#8211; $2000, cold hard cash.  Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points.  Weekly scores will also be added from May 30th until September 18th 4:30am PST for a chance to win Grand Prize #2, a Trip for two to a 2011 World Series Game!</p>
<p>Each user can only win each type of prize ONCE.  so keep an eye on the winners list and complete Weekly, Monthly and Grand Prizing Leaderboards.  The official rules and Leaderboards can be found at the home of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-11-the-show/">MLB The Show</a> at <a href="http://theshownation.com/">TheShowNation.com</a>.</p>
<p>Stay tuned to the comments section of the weekly Challenge of the Week blog, as we will be giving away some free voucher codes for Challenge of the Week!</p>
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		<title>MLB The Show Challenge of the Week #27</title>
		<link>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/09/05/mlb-the-show-challenge-of-the-week-27/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=mlb-the-show-challenge-of-the-week-27</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:01:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ramone Russell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Challenge of the Week #27 is an NL East match-up.  The Phillies' recently acquired Right Fielder faces the Atlanta Braves' veteran pitcher. Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can for a chance to win a $250 <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp">MLB.com</a> gift card.

Week #27 begins on <strong>Monday, September 5th at 5:30am Pacific Time</strong> and ends <strong>Monday September 12th at 4:30am Pacific Time.</strong>

To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.

This week kicks off a new August monthly prize period - $2000, cold hard cash.  Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Challenge of the Week #27 is an NL East match-up.  The Phillies&#8217; recently acquired Right Fielder faces the Atlanta Braves&#8217; veteran pitcher. Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can for a chance to win a $250 <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp">MLB.com</a> gift card.</p>
<p>Week #27 begins on <strong>Monday, September 5th at 5:30am Pacific Time</strong> and ends <strong>Monday September 12th at 4:30am Pacific Time.</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/6107274758/" title="MLB 11 Challenge of the Week #27 by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6206/6107274758_bcf9820a2d_z.jpg" width="640" height="306" alt="MLB 11 Challenge of the Week #27"></a></p>
<p>To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.</p>
<p>This week kicks off a new August monthly prize period &#8211; $2000, cold hard cash.  Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points. Weekly scores will also be added from May 30th until September 19th 4:30am PST for a chance to win Grand Prize #2, a Trip for Two to a 2011 World Series Game!</p>
<p>Each user can only win each type of prize ONCE, so keep an eye on the winners list and complete Weekly, Monthly and Grand Prizing Leaderboards.  The official rules and Leaderboards can be found at the home of MLB The Show at TheShowNation.com.</p>
<p>Stay tuned to the comments section of the weekly Challenge of the Week blog, as we will be giving away some free voucher codes for Challenge of the Week!</p>
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		<title>MLB The Show Challenge of the Week Week #26 – Choice of Signed Jersey!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:32:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ramone Russell</dc:creator>
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		<post_tag><![CDATA[mlb 11: the show]]></post_tag>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sports fans – 

Before I get to this week’s Challenge of the Week, I wanted to let everyone know that <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/mlb-11-the-show-ps3.html">MLB 11 The Show</a> is now available for $39.99!  So, if you haven’t picked up MLB 11 yet, now is the time, especially with the MLB season kicking into high gear as we get ready for the playoffs.  Here’s a quick video reminding you why The Show is the most authentic and true-to-life baseball experience out there…

<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-11-the-show/">Challenge of the Week #26</a> is an Inter-league match-up.  The Rangers 13 game winner, and ace, faces the last year’s NL MVP and Reds 1st baseman.

Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win your choice of signed jersey, from one of six MLB stars: Cabrera, Kershaw, Sabathis, Soriano, Posey, Ellsbury.

Week #26 begins on <strong>Monday August 29th at 5:30am PDT</strong> and ends <strong>Monday September 5th th at 4:30am PDT</strong>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sports fans – </p>
<p>Before I get to this week’s Challenge of the Week, I wanted to let everyone know that <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/mlb-11-the-show-ps3.html">MLB 11 The Show</a> is now available for $39.99!  So, if you haven’t picked up MLB 11 yet, now is the time, especially with the MLB season kicking into high gear as we get ready for the playoffs.  Here’s a quick video reminding you why The Show is the most authentic and true-to-life baseball experience out there…</p>
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<p><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-11-the-show/">Challenge of the Week #26</a> is an Inter-league match-up.  The Rangers 13 game winner, and ace, faces the last year’s NL MVP and Reds 1st baseman.</p>
<p>Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win your choice of signed jersey, from one of six MLB stars: Cabrera, Kershaw, Sabathis, Soriano, Posey, Ellsbury.</p>
<p>Week #26 begins on <strong>Monday August 29th at 5:30am PDT</strong> and ends <strong>Monday September 5th th at 4:30am PDT</strong>.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/6083679461/" title="Logo_CoW_horiz_750 by </p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/6084274320/" title="slide_cow26 by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6196/6084274320_d88ab41422_z.jpg" width="640" height="306" alt="slide_cow26"></a></p>
<p>To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.</p>
<p>This week continues the September monthly prize period &#8211; <strong>$2000, cold hard cash</strong>.  Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points.  Weekly scores will also be added from <strong>May 30th until September 18th 4:30am PST</strong> for a chance to win Grand Prize #2, a Trip for two to a 2011 World Series Game!</p>
<p>Each user can only win each type of prize ONCE, so keep an eye on the winners list and complete Weekly, Monthly and Grand Prizing Leaderboards.  The official rules and Leaderboards can be found at the home of MLB The Show at <a href="http://www.theshownation.com/">www.TheShowNation.com</a>.</p>
<p>Stay tuned to the comments section of the weekly Challenge of the Week blog, as we will be giving away some free voucher codes for Challenge of the Week!</p>
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		<title>MLB The Show Challenge of the Week Week #25 – $250 MLB.com Gift Card!</title>
		<link>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/22/mlb-the-show-challenge-of-the-week-week-25-250-mlb-com-gift-card/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=mlb-the-show-challenge-of-the-week-week-25-250-mlb-com-gift-card</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:30:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ramone Russell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-11-the-show/">Challenge of the Week #25</a> is an NL East match-up.  The Atlanta Braves All-Star pitcher goes up against the Marlins young, slugging right fielder.

Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win a $250 MLB.com gift card.

Week #19 begins on <strong>Monday August 22nd at 5:30am PDT</strong> and ends <strong>Monday August 29th at 4:30am PDT</strong>.  To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.

This week kicks off a new August monthly prize period - <strong>$2000, cold hard cash</strong>.  Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points.  Weekly scores will also be added from <strong>May 30th</strong> until <strong>September 19th 4:30am PST</strong> for a chance to win Grand Prize #2, a Trip for two to a 2011 World Series Game!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/6060415316/" title="Logo_CoW_horiz_750 by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6183/6060415316_bf6575ebed_z.jpg" width="640" height="160" alt="Logo_CoW_horiz_750"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-11-the-show/">Challenge of the Week #25</a> is an NL East match-up.  The Atlanta Braves All-Star pitcher goes up against the Marlins young, slugging right fielder.</p>
<p>Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win a $250 MLB.com gift card.</p>
<p>Week #19 begins on <strong>Monday August 22nd at 5:30am PDT</strong> and ends <strong>Monday August 29th at 4:30am PDT</strong>.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/6059867047/" title="slide_cow25 by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6059867047_c741ca5672_z.jpg" width="640" height="306" alt="slide_cow25"></a></p>
<p>To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.</p>
<p>This week kicks off a new August monthly prize period &#8211; <strong>$2000, cold hard cash</strong>.  Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points.  Weekly scores will also be added from <strong>May 30th</strong> until <strong>September 19th 4:30am PST</strong> for a chance to win Grand Prize #2, a Trip for two to a 2011 World Series Game!</p>
<p>Each user can only win each type of prize ONCE.  Complete Leaderboards for Weekly, Monthly and Grand Prizing, along with the official rules can be found at the home of MLB The Show at <a href="http://www.theshownation.com/">www.TheShowNation.com</a>.</p>
<p>Stay tuned to the comments section of the weekly Challenge of the Week blog, as we will be giving away some free voucher codes for Challenge of the Week!</p>
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		<title>MLB The Show Challenge of the Week #24 – Choice of Signed Jersey!</title>
		<link>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/15/mlb-the-show-challenge-of-the-week-week-24-choice-of-signed-jersey/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=mlb-the-show-challenge-of-the-week-week-24-choice-of-signed-jersey</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:01:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ramone Russell</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[PS3]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Challenge of the Week #24 matches up two players that have been playing well the past week.  The Twins ace faces the Rays young 3rd baseman, on the cusp of hitting 100 career Home Runs.  
 
Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win your choice of signed ball from an MLB star- Hamels, Reyes, Pujols, Upton, McCann, Matsui.

Week #24 begins on Monday August 15th at 5:30am PDT and ends Monday August 22nd at 4:30am PDT.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/6036253854/" title="Challenge of the Week by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6125/6036253854_8276fa80e8_z.jpg" width="640" height="160" alt="Challenge of the Week"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-11-the-show/">Challenge of the Week #24</a> matches up two players that have been playing well the past week.  The Twins ace faces the Rays young 3rd baseman, on the cusp of hitting 100 career Home Runs.  </p>
<p>Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win your choice of signed ball from an MLB star- Hamels, Reyes, Pujols, Upton, McCann, Matsui.</p>
<p>Week #24 begins on <strong>Monday August 15th at 5:30am PDT</strong> and ends <strong>Monday August 22nd at 4:30am PDT</strong>.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/6036253932/" title="Challenge of the Week by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6036253932_51b8829957_z.jpg" width="640" height="306" alt="Challenge of the Week"></a></p>
<p>To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.</p>
<p>This week continues the August monthly prize period &#8211; <strong>$2000, cold hard cash</strong>.  Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points.  Weekly scores will also be added from <strong>May 30th</strong> until <strong>September 18th 4:30am PST</strong> for a chance to win Grand Prize #2, a Trip for two to a 2011 World Series Game!</p>
<p>Each user can only win each type of prize ONCE.  Complete Leaderboards for Weekly, Monthly and Grand Prizing, along with the official rules can be found at the home of MLB The Show at <a href="http://www.theshownation.com/">www.TheShowNation.com</a>.</p>
<p>Stay tuned to the comments section of the weekly Challenge of the Week blog, as we will be giving away some free voucher codes for Challenge of the Week!</p>
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		<title>MLB The Show Challenge of the Week</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ramone Russell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-11-the-show/">Challenge of the Week</a> #23 celebrates the race in the AL Central that’s been heating up.  Newly acquired Indians starter goes up against the Tigers slugging 1st baseman and triple-crown threat.
 
Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win $250 <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp">MLB.com</a> gift card.

Week #19 begins on Monday August 8th at 5:30am PDT and ends Monday August 15th at 4:30am PDT.  ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/5632087559/" title="MLB 11 The Show: Challenge of the Week #7 by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5632087559_62f675a595_z.jpg" width="640" height="160" alt="MLB 11 The Show: Challenge of the Week #7"></a><br />
<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/mlb-11-the-show/">Challenge of the Week</a> #23 celebrates the race in the AL Central that’s been heating up.  Newly acquired Indians starter goes up against the Tigers slugging 1st baseman and triple-crown threat.</p>
<p>Climb the leaderboard and get as many hits as you can to win a $250 <a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp">MLB.com</a> gift card.</p>
<p>Week #19 begins on Monday August 8th at 5:30am PDT and ends Monday August 15th at 4:30am PDT.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/playstationblog/6012651146/" title="slide_cow23 by PlayStation.Blog, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6017/6012651146_19e6938613_z.jpg" width="640" height="306" alt="slide_cow23"></a><br />
To play, simply select the Challenge of the Week option in the main menu.</p>
<p>This week continues the July monthly prize period &#8211; <strong>$2000, cold hard cash</strong>.  Every 4 weeks a monthly prize will be awarded to the player with the most Challenge of the Week points.  Weekly scores will also be added from May 30th until September 18th 4:30am PST for a chance to win Grand Prize #2, a Trip for two to a 2011 World Series Game!</p>
<p>Each user can only win each type of prize ONCE.  Complete Leaderboards for Weekly, Monthly and Grand Prizing, along with the official rules can be found at the home of MLB The Show at <a href="http://theshownation.com/">www.TheShowNation.com</a>.</p>
<p>Stay tuned to the comments section of the weekly Challenge of the Week blog, as we will be giving away some free voucher codes for Challenge of the Week!</p>
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