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Jun 7, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; San Francisco Giants center fielder Jonah Cox (53) scores against the Chicago Cubs during the 10th inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

MLB’s strong early ratings continue with ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ season-high audience

Giants-Cubs averaged 2.34 million viewers on Sunday.

By Manny Soloway OnJun 11, 2026 0
NBC Sports MLB Inside the Pitch with Clayton Kershaw

Jason Benetti explains why NBC’s ‘Inside the Pitch’ is unlike anything MLB broadcasting has done before

"What I believe is we're taking the game to the level that it's played at in talking about those split-second decisions."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 31, 2026 0
Dave Flemming had a perfect reaction to Giants catcher Sean Murphy's frustration after a strike out against the Marlins. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Bay Area.

NBC adds Dave Flemming as Sunday Leadoff voice

San Francisco Giants announcer Dave Flemming will join Matt Vasgersian in calling MLB Sunday Leadoff games for NBC and Peacock.

By Matt Yoder OnMay 19, 2026 0
FOX and NBC Sports reporter and co-host of The Field of 68 podcast John Fanta

John Fanta making NBC Sports MLB debut on Sunday Leadoff

Fanta will make his MLB debut for Nationals-Marlins, joining Matt Vasgersian, Jeff Nelson, and Kevin Frandsen on the call.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 5, 2026 0
Sports commentator Jason Benetti

Jason Benetti ‘fulfilled’ to be first person with cerebral palsy in top MLB booth

"However many of my friends text me and say that's wrong, you don't have to think about it, you wouldn't have had to think about it, that's BS."

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 30, 2026 0
Sports commentator Jason Benetti

Jason Benetti hailed for ‘redefining’ broadcasting

"He is as good as there is, and I would watch him call anything."  

By Qwame Skinner OnApr 27, 2026 0
Zac Brown Band Sunday night baseball

Zac Brown Band’s ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ theme debuts to mixed reviews

"Really bad."

By Qwame Skinner OnApr 13, 2026 0
Credit: NBC

MLB

NBC’s rotating analyst format on ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ runs into first real problem

May 4, 2025; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Former MLB player CC Sabathia attends the F1 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

CC Sabathia joining NBC’s ‘Inside the Pitch’ for Guardians-Braves on ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

Sabathia was excellent on Netflix's Opening Night broadcast. This Sunday he takes on a more technically demanding role for a different network.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 7, 2026 0
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
MLB on NBC

NBC delivers strong gains in first MLB Opening Day broadcasts under new deal

The primetime window at Dodger Stadium was the most-watched Opening Day game in a decade.

By Brendon Kleen OnMar 30, 2026 0
Credit: NBC Sports

MLB

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

Tim Kurkjian calls for MLB Opening Day to be same for every team

"I think it's always right that all the teams play the first day."

By Qwame Skinner OnMar 28, 2026 0
Mar 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers former player Clayton Kershaw (22) during the World Series ring ceremony before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Clayton Kershaw’s next NBC appearance won’t come until August

Kershaw is signed on for select studio appearances with NBC in 2026.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 28, 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
MLB's return to NBC will open with a Bob Costas monologue.

MLB’s return to NBC will open with a Bob Costas monologue

Pull up a chair and listen to what Bob Costas does best.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 26, 2026 0
Jul 15, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; The Zac Brown Band performs the national anthem before the 2025 MLB All Star Game at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Zac Brown Band will perform ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ open for NBC

The country group will record an opening number for the network's premier MLB package.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 25, 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
Credit: NBC Sports

MLB

Baseball’s great TV reset has arrived

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
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

Al Leiter, Neil Walker reportedly slated to call NBC’s MLB Opening Day game

Adam Ottavino will serve as a studio analyst for Pirates-Mets.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 18, 2026 0
Mar 3, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Sportscaster Bob Costas before a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the San Antonio Spurs at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Bob Costas reveals how much airtime ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ pregame shows will have

Bob Costas told the Philadelphia Inquirer he'll host about two-thirds of NBC's pregame shows for Sunday Night Baseball this season.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 4, 2026 0
Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

MLB

College baseball deserves better television coverage

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