Archives
NBC’s rotating analyst format on ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ runs into first real problem
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.
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.
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."
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
NBC to sign Jason Benetti as lead MLB announcer, per report
Benetti will continue to call Detroit Tigers games locally under the agreement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Bob Costas hopes NBC return extends beyond this MLB season
"I’ll be a contributor as long as I have something to contribute"
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
Karl Ravech wraps ESPN’s final season of ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ with NBC set to take over package
"We will see you again."
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."
