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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
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
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
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
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
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 makes the case for local broadcasters on national MLB games

Costas used Tom Hamilton as his example and laid out a model where local voices call games over network pictures, with the same commercials running on both feeds.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 13, 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
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
Kenny Smith and Joey Votto

Joey Votto explains why he’s modeling his NBC approach after Kenny Smith

The former Cincinnati Reds first baseman also professed his love for Inside the NBA.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 24, 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
ESPN Women's Sports Sundays

ESPN launching ‘Women’s Sports Sundays’ to replace ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

The series would figure to start some time after mid-June, when ESPN finishes coverage of the NBA and NHL playoffs.

By Brendon Kleen OnFeb 19, 2026 0
Bob Costas will call the ALDS between the Yankees and Royals. History says that's great news for the Yankees. Photo Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Bob Costas clarifies he won’t be studio host in new MLB on NBC role

The 73-year-old will be on-site at games only, with a carefully carved-out emeritus role.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 2, 2026 0
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw

NBC ‘nearing a deal’ with Clayton Kershaw for MLB studio coverage

Prior reports indicated Kershaw was a "top target" to appear on "select games" for NBC.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 28, 2026 0
NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field

Mike Tirico won’t call ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ for NBC

"At some point, I hope I get the chance to do one, but the plate is way too full right now."

By Drew Lerner OnJan 28, 2026 0
Bob Costas will call the ALDS between the Yankees and Royals. History says that's great news for the Yankees. Photo Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Bob Costas hopes NBC return extends beyond this MLB season

"I’ll be a contributor as long as I have something to contribute"

By Brandon Contes OnJan 23, 2026 0
NBC sportscasters Bob Costas and Mike Tirico (background) look on during the game between the Syracuse Orange and the Iona Gaels at the Carrier Dome.

Bob Costas returns to NBC Sports to host ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

Costas officially stepped away from play-by-play after calling TBS’ ALDS coverage in 2024.

By Sam Neumann OnJan 22, 2026 0
General view of NBC Sports microphones

NBC Sports announces full 2026 MLB schedule

NBC Sports released its full 2026 MLB schedule featuring Sunday Night Baseball, Opening Day doubleheader, and all 15 games on July 5.

By Sam Neumann OnJan 9, 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
General view of NBC Sports microphones

NBC’s Rick Cordella wants baseball partnership to extend well beyond three-year deal

"At the end of it, my hope and expectation is that we're in business for baseball for a super long time."

By Sam Neumann OnDec 11, 2025 0
General view of NBC Sports microphones

NBC Sports president: Sunday night strategy ‘easy concept’ for viewers to understand

"You know before the work week begins and you’re a little weary on Sunday night, you can turn your channel to NBC and get a game that’s worthy of your attention."

By Drew Lerner OnOct 14, 2025 0
Eduardo Pérez, David Cone, and Karl Ravech in the broadcast booth during a regular season Sunday Night Baseball game.

Karl Ravech wraps ESPN’s final season of ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ with NBC set to take over package

"We will see you again."

By Brendon Kleen OnSep 22, 2025 0
Rob Manfred, Commissioner of the MLB

Rob Manfred confirms MLB has reached ‘agreements in principle’ with NBC, ESPN, Netflix

"They are the agreements that have been reported publicly, and we hope to push them across the finish line."

By Drew Lerner OnSep 16, 2025 0

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