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The 2026 Awful Announcing NCAA men’s tournament announcer rankings

Mar 18, 2025; Bunkyo, Tokyo, JPN; Chicago Cubs former player Dexter Fowler stands on the field before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the Tokyo Series at Tokyo Dome. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Dexter Fowler joins NBC’s MLB studio coverage

According to NBC, Fowler has joined the network's coverage for the 2026 season, starting Easter Sunday in Detroit.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 5, 2026 0
Credit: NBC Sports

MLB

NBC hits it out of the park with ‘Inside the Pitch’ concept on MLB broadcasts

Detroit Tigers announcers Jason Benetti and Andy Dirks. Photo Credit: FanDuel Sports Detroit.

Andy Dirks to join Jason Benetti in booth for Cardinals-Tigers on ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

Joining Benetti's regular Tigers broadcast partner will be ex-St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Brad Thompson.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 30, 2026 0
Sports commentator Jason Benetti

Jason Benetti puts what it means to be voice of ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ into perspective

"The 'what's different' about me has actually been a benefit in terms of my personality and weirdness, whatever you want to call it."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 27, 2026 0
A Peacock sideline reporter holds a microphone with the NBC Peacock logo during Michigan State's football game against Washington on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

NBC will hire another ‘Sunday Leadoff’ play-by-play voice

"There is one more that we've got conversations with and have agreed to a plan with."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 25, 2026 0
Fox announcers Adam Wainwright, left, and Jason Benetti discuss ballpark food during Saturday's game between the Cardinals and Mets. Photo Credit: Fox

Jason Benetti explains how he left Fox early to become NBC’s MLB play-by-play announcer

"Had they not done that, it would have been very difficult to make this happen."

By Sean Keeley OnMar 24, 2026 0
MLB on NBC Clayton Kershaw Adam Ottavino

NBC will debut ‘Inside the Pitch’ feature starting with Clayton Kershaw, Adam Ottavino on Opening Day

From the people that brought you "On the Bench" and "Inside the Glass."

By Brendon Kleen OnMar 23, 2026 0
NFL on NBC

NBC reveals first ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ broadcast team

NBC's Sunday Night Baseball makes its debut March 29 as Jason Benetti calls Guardians-Mariners alongside Rick Manning and Ryan Rowland-Smith.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 23, 2026 0
Dec 21, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Fox Sports sideline reporter Sarah Kustok during the Arizona Cardinals game against the Atlanta Falcons at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Sarah Kustok details last-minute NCAA Tournament booth shakeup

"You gotta be ready for anything."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 23, 2026 0
Jason Benetti on the left and Brian Anderson on the right. Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Brian Anderson describes ‘helpless feeling’ of losing voice, praises Jason Benetti in March Madness return

"There are very few who could have stepped in and done it as well as the great Jason Benetti."

By Matt Clapp OnMar 21, 2026 0
NBC Sports microphones, along with Luis Gonzalez and Orel Hershiser, who will call MLB Opening Day. Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images (NBC Sports; Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images (Orel Hershiser); Owen Ziliak/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK (Luis Gonzalez)

Orel Hershiser, Luis Gonzalez to call MLB Opening Day for NBC

Jason Benetti will do play-by-play for Dodgers-Diamondbacks.

By Qwame Skinner OnMar 19, 2026 0
Jason Benetti on the left and Brian Anderson on the right. Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Jason Benetti to replace Brian Anderson during NCAA Tournament first round

Anderson was clearly ill during Tuesday's First Four game.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 18, 2026 0
Sports commentator Jason Benetti

NBC to sign Jason Benetti as lead MLB announcer, per report

Benetti will continue to call Detroit Tigers games locally under the agreement.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 4, 2026 0
A Peacock sideline reporter holds a microphone with the NBC Peacock logo during Michigan State's football game against Washington on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

NBC plans to use local analysts for ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

Awful Announcing can confirm that NBC plans to use local analysts for its Sunday Night Baseball coverage in 2026.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 20, 2026 0
Sep 29, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles announcer Kevin Brown shakes hall of fame baseball p[layer Cal Ripken Jr,Õs hand during a pregame ceremony before the start of the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Kevin Brown reportedly emerges as candidate for NBC’s MLB coverage

The Orioles' television voice has caught NBC's attention as the network builds its Sunday night baseball team.

By Sam Neumann OnJan 7, 2026 0
During Saturday's Reds vs. Giants game, Jason Benetti shared a story about how former ballplayer Champ Summers got his nickname. Photo Credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer/USA TODAY NETWORK

Jason Benetti reportedly top candidate to be NBC MLB play-by-play voice

Fox Sports' Jason Benetti appears to be NBC's top choice to call MLB games.

By Matt Clapp OnJan 5, 2026 0
Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

MLB

Who should NBC pick as its top MLB announcer?

Oregon play

Fox announcers stunned by crazy, controversial Oregon touchdown

Oregon running back Noah Whittington scored one of the wildest touchdowns this year in college football that left everyone speechless.

By Matt Yoder OnNov 15, 2025 0
USC quarterback Sam Huard puts on No. 80 and throws a pass on a fake punt vs Northwestern. Photo Credit: Fox

Jason Benetti has hilarious realization on Northwestern-USC broadcast

"My phone is going to be a disaster when Brock (Huard) watches this. An absolute disaster."

By Matt Clapp OnNov 7, 2025 0
Iowa State scores touchdown on BYU

Jason Benetti’s announcer jinx dooms BYU’s defense on first play vs. Iowa State

"They're gonna have to do it with their defense, which has been a very strong defensive side."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 25, 2025 0
The Fox SkyCam took a hit during the Dallas Cowboys' game vs the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Photo Credit: Fox

Fox SkyCam takes hit on wild deflection in Cowboys-Jets game

"That's a new one."

By Matt Clapp OnOct 5, 2025 0
Jason Benetti made a joke about Jhonkensy Noel's nickname, "Big Christmas," seconds before Noel hit a big home run. Photo Credit: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit

Jason Benetti joked about Jhonkensy Noel’s ‘Big Christmas’ nickname seconds before home run

"Christmas wins."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 19, 2025 0
Fans watching Thursday night's Tigers-Twins game had no doubt what Rocco Baldelli said to umpire John Bacon before getting ejected. Photo Credit: Twins.TV

Hot mic picks up Rocco Baldelli telling umpire ‘You f*cked it up’ before ejection

"No f****** way."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 15, 2025 0
Aug 8, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions players pray after an injury to safety Morice Norris (not pictured) in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Local Networks

Announcers react to unprecedented running clock in wake of Morice Norris’ injury

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