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* Seattle, Washington to play host to FOX's 24th MLB All-Star Game telecast - Tuesday, July 11 at 8 p.m. (ET) / 5 p.m. (PT)
* FOX Sports to return to London, England for the Cubs vs. Cardinals Rivalry Game on Saturday, June 24 at 1 p.m. (ET)
With the 2023 Major League Baseball regular season almost upon us, FOX Sports has released their full 2023 MLB regular season broadcast schedule across FOX and FS1 (FS1's game schedule will be linked below). FOX is set to begin their 28th season of Major League Baseball coverage.
FOX plans to take the field for the first time during the opening week of the season. On Saturday, April 1, the FOX broadcast network will be the home for two regionalized broadcasts to kick off FOX's slate of games. At 4:00 PM (ET) on FOX, viewers will see either Trea Turner and the Philadelphia Phillies take on Corey Seager and the Texas Rangers from Arlington, Texas or Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees host Brandon Crawford and the San Francisco Giants in the Bronx.
Starting on Saturday, May 6, "Baseball Night in America' returns to the FOX national airwaves. FOX will have regionalized baseball telecasts in primetime for 16 Saturdays during the regular season. FOX's first "Baseball Night in America" broadcast on Saturday, May 6, has two great matchups, featuring the Boston Red Sox visiting the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia or the Atlanta Braves facing off with the Baltimore Orioles. Both games will begin at 7:00 PM (ET).
On Saturday, June 24, FOX Sports returns to the United Kingdom for exclusive coverage of the London Series at 1:00 PM (ET) as the Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals in a hostile NL Central rivalry game across the pond.
Then a few weeks later, on Tuesday, July 11, the biggest and brightest stars in the game have a opportunity to be showcased in front of a national audience as FOX televises the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, live from Seattle's T-Mobile Park, at 8:00 PM (ET). This year's telecast is the 24th time that FOX is televising the Midsummer Classic.
This year's MLB on FOX schedule can be found below, with the FS1 schedule also attached as well.
- MLB on FOX: 2023 Regular Season Broadcast Schedule (All Times ET; Subject to Change)
* Saturday, April 1st
. Giants vs. Yankees - 4:00 (Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal)
. Phillies vs. Rangers - 4:00 (Jason Benetti, AJ Pierzynski)
* Saturday, April 22nd
. Mets vs. Giants - 4:00 (Joe Davis, Eric Karros, Ken Rosenthal)
. White Sox vs. Rays - 4:00 (Jason Benetti, Tom Verducci)
* Saturday, April 29th
. Cubs vs. Marlins - 4:00 (Adam Amin, AJ Pierzynski)
. Braves vs. Mets - 4:00 (Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal)
- Postponed (rain)
* Saturday, May 6th
. Red Sox vs. Phillies - 7:00 (Adam Amin, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal)
. Orioles vs. Braves - 7:00 (Jason Benetti, AJ Pierzynski)
* Saturday, May 13th
. Padres vs. Dodgers - 7:00 (Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal)
. Astros vs. White Sox - 7:00 (Jason Benetti, AJ Pierzynski)
* Saturday, May 20th
. Dodgers vs. Cardinals - 7:00 (Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal)
. Mariners vs. Braves - 7:00 (Jason Benetti, AJ Pierzynski)
* Saturday, May 27th
. Reds vs. Cubs - 7:00 (Jeff Levering, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal)
. Red Sox vs. Diamondbacks - 7:00 (Adam Amin, Eric Karros)
. Cardinals vs. Guardians - 7:00 (Jason Benetti, AJ Pierzynski)
* Saturday, June 3rd
. Yankees vs. Dodgers - 7:00 (Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal)
. Guardians vs. Twins - 7:00 (Adam Amin, AJ Pierzynski)
* Saturday, June 10th
. Red Sox vs. Yankees - 7:30 (Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal)
. Cubs vs. Giants - 7:30 (Adam Amin, Eric Karros)
* Saturday, June 17th
. Rays vs. Padres - 7:00 (Jason Benetti, Eric Karros)
. Yankees vs. Red Sox - 7:00
- Postponed (rain)
* Saturday, June 24th
. Cubs vs. Cardinals (London) - 1:00 (Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal)
. Astros vs. Dodgers - 7:00 (Adam Amin, Eric Karros)
. Twins vs. Tigers - 7:00 (Jason Benetti, AJ Pierzynski)
* Saturday, July 1st
. Guardians vs. Cubs - 7:00 (Adam Amin, AJ Pierzynski, Ken Rosenthal)
. Dodgers vs. Royals - 7:00 (Jason Benetti, Eric Karros)
. Rays vs. Mariners - 7:00 (Aaron Goldsmith, Tom Verducci)
* Saturday, July 8th
. Mariners vs. Astros - 7:00 (Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal)
. Braves vs. Rays - 7:00 (Adam Amin, AJ Pierzynski)
* Tuesday, July 11th
2023 MLB All-Star Game from T-Mobile Park (Seattle, Washington):
. National League vs. American League (Seattle) - 8:00 (Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal, Tom Verducci)
* Saturday, July 15th
. Dodgers vs. Mets - 7:00 (Joe Davis, AJ Pierzynski, Ken Rosenthal)
. White Sox vs. Braves - 7:00 (Jason Benetti, Tom Verducci)
* Saturday, July 22nd
. Braves vs. Brewers - 7:00 (Adam Amin, Tom Verducci, Ken Rosenthal)
. White Sox vs. Twins - 7:00 (Jason Benetti, Eric Karros)
* Saturday, July 29th
. Yankees vs. Orioles - 7:00 (Kenny Albert, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal)
. Rays vs. Astros - 7:00 (Jason Benetti, Brian Anderson)
. Red Sox vs. Giants - 7:00 (Kevin Kugler, Eric Karros)
* Thursday, August 3rd
. Astros vs. Yankees - 7:00 (Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal)
. Pirates vs. Brewers - 7:00 (Adam Amin, AJ Pierzynski)
* Saturday, August 12th
. Braves vs. Mets - 7:00 (Jason Benetti, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal)
. Angels vs. Astros - 7:00 (Kenny Albert, AJ Pierzynski)
. Brewers vs. White Sox - 7:00 (Jeff Levering, Tom Verducci)
* Thursday, August 17th
. Mets vs. Cardinals - 7:00 (Jason Benetti, John Smoltz)
. Tigers vs. Guardians - 7:00 (Kenny Albert, AJ Pierzynski)
- Postponed (rain)
* Saturday, August 26th
. Rangers vs. Twins - 7:00 (Kenny Albert, AJ Pierzynski, Ken Rosenthal)
. Cardinals vs. Phillies - 7:00 (Jason Benetti, John Smoltz)
. Cubs vs. Pirates - 7:00 (Kevin Kugler, Tom Verducci)
* Saturday, September 2nd
. Phillies vs. Brewers - 7:00 (Adam Amin, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal)
. Twins vs. Rangers - 7:00 (Kenny Albert, AJ Pierzynski)
* Thursday, September 14th
. Rays vs. Orioles - 7:00 (Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal)
. Yankees vs. Red Sox (Game 2) - 7:00 (Adam Amin, AJ Pierzynski)
- Note: Due to the simulcasts of the Vikings-Eagles Thursday Night Football game, Minnesota (KMSP) moved the Rays-Orioles game to WFTC (FOX 9+, channel 29), while Philadelphia (WTXF) chose to preempt baseball altogether.
* Thursday, September 21st
. Mets vs. Phillies - 7:00 (Jason Benetti, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal)
. Orioles vs. Guardians - 7:00 (Adam Amin, AJ Pierzynski)
- Note: Due to the simulcasts of the Giants-49ers Thursday Night Football game, New York City (WNYW) is moving baseball to WWOR/9, while San Francisco/Oakland (KTVU) is moving baseball to KICU (KTVU Plus, Channel 36).
* Saturday, September 30th
. Rangers vs. Mariners - 7:00 (Aaron Goldsmith, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal)
. Red Sox vs. Orioles - 7:00 (Wayne Randazzo, AJ Pierzynski)
Source: FOX Sports Press Pass.
Happy Opening week, and welcome to the 2023 MLB Season!
ReplyDeleteThe week ahead on FOX:
. PHI-TEX (Saturday, FOX) (regional)
. SF-NYY (Saturday, FOX) (regional)
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DeleteNice!
DeleteThe week ahead on MLB on FOX/MLB on FS1:
ReplyDeleteMonday:
. SF-HOU (8 p.m. ET, FS1)
Saturday:
. BOS-PHI (7 p.m. ET, FOX regional)
. BAL-ATL (7 p.m. ET, FOX regional)
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DeleteRed Sox vs Phillies-Adam Amin, John Smoltz and Ken Rosenthal
ReplyDeleteOrioles vs Braves-Jason Benetti and AJ Pierzynski
ReplyDeleteThe week ahead on FOX and FS1:
ReplyDelete. TEX/OAK (Saturday, FS1)
. SD/LAD (Saturday, FOX regional)
. HOU/CWS (Saturday, FOX regional)
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ReplyDeleteI am watching twins and guardians, no strike zone monitor (kzone). Back to the 90s, what's up
ReplyDeleteThe week ahead on FOX:
ReplyDelete. BOS-NYY (Saturday regional, FOX)
. CHC-SF (Saturday regional, FOX)
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DeleteCubs vs Giants- Adam Amin and Eric Karros
ReplyDeleteRed sox vs Yankees- Joe Davis, John Smoltz and Ken Rosenthal
ReplyDeleteThe week ahead on FOX:
ReplyDelete. NYY/BOS (Saturday, FOX)
. TB/SD (Saturday, FOX)
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DeleteThe week ahead on national television:
ReplyDelete. ATL/PHI (Tuesday, TBS)
. LAD/LAA (Tuesday, TBS)
. CHC/STL from London (Saturday, FOX)
. NYM/PHI (Saturday, FS1)
. HOU/LAD (Saturday, FOX)
. MIN/DET (Saturday, FOX)
. CHC/STL from London (Sunday, ESPN) -- Kay/Rodriguez//Kurkjian (confirmed ?)
. HOU/LAD (SNB, ESPN) -- Ravech/Perez/Cone//Olney (confirmed)
All-star announcers have been confirmed. Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal, Tom Verducci, and Tom Rinaldi.
ReplyDelete@Mark T. Thanks Mark for that! Can't believe that the All-Star Game is almost upon us.
DeleteYou're welcome! I know, right?
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ReplyDeleteTwins vs Tigers- Jason Benetti and AJ Pierzynski
ReplyDelete@Mark T. I appreciate your assistance, Mark, for helping me keep track of announcer assignments!
DeleteThe upcoming week of scheduled national MLB telecasts:
ReplyDelete. MIN/ATL (Tuesday, TBS)
. NYY/STL (Saturday, FS1)
. CLE/CHC (Saturday, FOX regional)
. LAD/KC (Saturday, FOX regional)
. TB/SEA (Saturday, FOX regional)
. SF/NYM (SNB, ESPN) == Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, David Cone, Buster Olney (confirmed)
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DeleteGuardians vs Cubs- Adam Amin and AJ Pierzynski
ReplyDelete@MarkT. Thanks man! I appreciate it.
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DeleteA little bit earlier release this week because of Tuesday being the 4th of July. But, here's the national TV MLB lineup for next week (final week before ASG in Seattle on Tuesday, July 11 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT on FOX):
ReplyDelete. LAA/SD (Monday, FS1)
. LAA/SD (Tuesday, TBS)
. STL/MIA (Thursday, FS1)
. CIN/MIL (Saturday, FS1)
. SEA/HOU (Saturday, FOX regional)
. ATL/TB (Saturday, FOX regional)
Note: FS1 is scheduled to carry three (3) games on their airwaves next week! (Monday, Thursday & Saturday). Plus, no ESPN SNB next week due to the MLB Draft taking place during the SNB window (7 PM ET - 10 PM ET).
Hey Tamir Moore! Adam Amin & AJ Pierzynski will call the Braves-Rays Game This Saturday On FOX
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DeleteWhere did you guys find that? Just curious.
Delete@Mark T. I have the answer, man! Awful Announcing.
DeleteLink: https://awfulannouncing.com/schedules/your-mlb-announcing-schedule-for-7-3-7-9.html
@Tamir Moore Thanks!
DeleteRays vs Mariners- Aaron Goldsmith and Tom Verducci
ReplyDelete@Mark T. An Aaron Goldsmith sighting! What a pleasant surprise!!!
DeleteI thought Jason Benetti replaced him!
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ReplyDeleteWho's calling SEA/HOU?
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Delete@unknown Thank you!
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DeleteThe upcoming week's broadcast schedule on FOX:
ReplyDelete. 2023 MLB All-Star Game (Seattle) (Tuesday, FOX) - Joe Davis/John Smoltz//Ken Rosenthal//Tom Verducci (confirmed)
. LAD/NYM (Saturday, FOX)
. CWS/ATL (Saturday, FOX)
Don't forget SNB- HOU/LAA
Delete@Mark T. Thanks Mark! I updated the previous national TV listing in the comment below this one.
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DeleteWill Ken Rosenthal call the Dodgers-Mets game, or is he off?
Delete@Mark T. I am not sure. I am assuming that he is off this weekend. We will find out shortly though.
Delete@Tamir Moore OK.
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DeleteThe upcoming week's national broadcast schedule:
ReplyDelete. 2023 MLB Home Run Derby (Seattle) (Monday, ESPN/ESPN2) - Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, Buster Olney & Alden González (ESPN); Kevin Brown, Jessica Mendoza & Mike Petriello (ESPN2)
. 2023 MLB All-Star Game (Seattle) (Tuesday, FOX) - Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal & Tom Verducci
. CLE/TEX (Saturday, FS1)
. LAD/NYM (Saturday, FOX)
. CWS/ATL (Saturday, FOX)
. HOU/LAA (Sunday, ESPN) - Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, David Cone & Buster Olney
Note: No TBS game next week due to the All-Star Game. TBS will return on Tuesday, July 18 with Dodgers vs. Orioles at 7 p.m. ET.
Dodgers vs Mets (delayed)
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DeleteDodgers vs Mets (delayed until 8:00 ET)
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DeleteDid they switch over at commercial break?
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DeleteThe week ahead on national TV in the MLB:
ReplyDelete. MIN-SEA (Monday, FS1)
. LAD-BAL (Tuesday, TBS)
. NYM-BOS (Saturday, FS1)
. CWS-MIN (Saturday, FOX regional)
. ATL-MIL (Saturday, FOX regional)
. NYM-BOS (Sunday, ESPN/ESPN2) -- Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, David Cone, Buster Olney (ESPN); Michael Kay, Alex Rodriguez ("KayRod Cast", ESPN2)
@Tamir Moore Where did you find the announcers for CWS-MIN? Awful Announcing doesn't have it.
Delete@Mark T. Hey Mark! I found the announcers for White Sox/Twins from Eye on Sky and Air Sports (another blog; the guy that runs it, Dan, is very nice, and helped me out with some NBA Summer League information). Here's the link to that assignment: https://eyeonskyandairsports.blogspot.com/2023/07/2023-mlb-week-17-national-tv-radio.html
DeleteI see. Thanks!
DeleteBTW, the White Sox and Twins were delayed until 7:45 pm e.t.
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Delete@unknown Thanks for the correction!
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DeleteKen Rosenthal is calling the Braves/Brewers game.
ReplyDeleteNext week's MLB national TV schedule (attached):
ReplyDelete. NYM/NYY (Tuesday, TBS)
. ATL/BOS (Wednesday, ESPN)
. DET/MIA (Saturday, FS1)
. NYY/BAL (Saturday, FOX regional)
. TB/HOU (Saturday, FOX regional)
. BOS/SF (Saturday, FOX regional)
. NYY/BAL (Sunday, ESPN) - Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, David Cone & Buster Olney (confirmed)
Kenny Albert, John Smoltz & Ken Rosenthal Doing Yankees-Orioles On FOX Tonight
ReplyDeleteKevin Kugler & Eric Karros Working The Red Sox-Giants Game
ReplyDeleteJason Benetti & Brian Anderson On Duty For Rays-Astros
ReplyDeleteYankees vs Orioles- Kenny Albert, John Smoltz and Ken Rosenthal. Rays vs Astros- Jason Benetti and Brian Anderson. Red Sox vs Giants- Kevin Kugler and Eric Karros
ReplyDelete@Mark T. Thanks bro!
DeleteYou're welcome!
DeleteWhat's on deck for this week's MLB national TV broadcasts, as July concludes and August begins (subject to change):
ReplyDelete. TB/NYY (Tuesday, TBS)
. HOU/NYY (Thursday, FOX regional)
. PIT/MIL (Thursday, FOX regional)
. TOR/BOS (Saturday, FS1)
. LAD/SD (Saturday, FS1)
. LAD/SD (Sunday, ESPN/ESPN2) - Karl Ravech/Eduardo Pérez/David Cone//Buster Olney (ESPN); Michael Kay/Alex Rodriguez (ESPN2) (confirmed)
Items of Note:
- No "MLB on FOX" games this Saturday due to Women's World Cup action. Instead, FS1 will air two games: Toronto at Boston, 4 p.m. ET and LA Dodgers at San Diego, 8:30 p.m. ET
- Trying something new for the "lead" of my weekly MLB summaries.
As always, I appreciate your help with the announcing assignments.
Pirates vs Brewers- Adam Amin and AJ Pierzynski. Astros vs Yankees- Joe Davis, John Smoltz and Ken Rosenthal.
DeletePirates vs Brewers- Adam Amin and AJ Pierzynski
ReplyDeletePirates vs Brewers- Adam Amin and AJ Pierzynski. Astros vs Yankees- TBD, TBD and Ken Rosenthal
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DeleteTamir, Ignore my previous comment. Joe Davis, John Smoltz and Ken Rosenthal are calling the Astros-Yankees game.
ReplyDelete@Mark T. Thanks bro!
DeleteYou're welcome, Tamir!
DeleteThe week ahead in MLB (subject to change):
ReplyDelete. HOU/BAL (Tuesday, TBS)
. LAA/HOU (Saturday, FOX regional)
. MIL/CWS (Saturday, FOX regional)
. ATL/NYM (Saturday, FOX regional)
. BAL/SEA (Saturday, FS1)
. ATL/NYM (Sunday, ESPN/ESPN2) - Karl Ravech/Eduardo Pérez/David Cone//Buster Olney (ESPN); Michael Kay/Alex Rodriguez ("KayRod Cast", ESPN2) (confirmed)
Is Ken Rosenthal calling any games Saturday?
ReplyDeleteTamir, ignore this comment. Rosenthal is calling ATL-NYM in NYC.
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Delete@Mark T. and @unknown thanks. I kinda figured that Ken would work this weekend somewhere.
Delete@Tamir Moore I wonder whether he'll call a Thursday game for FOX or a Saturday game for FS1.
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DeleteThis week's MLB national television schedule (All Times ET; Subject to Change):
ReplyDelete. ARI/COL (Monday, FS1)
. NYY/ATL (Tuesday, TBS)
. NYM/STL (Thursday, FOX regional)
. DET/CLE (Thursday, FOX regional)
. BOS/NYY (Saturday, FS1)
. MIL/TEX (Saturday, FS1)
. PHI/WSH {Williamsport} (Sunday, ESPN/ESPN2) - Karl Ravech, Eduardo Peréz, David Cone & Buster Olney (ESPN); TBD ("KidsCast", ESPN2)
How did you find the announcers for Mets-Cards? I couldn't find it anywhere.
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Delete@unknown Was he ill or something?
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DeleteWhy is there MLB on Fox on Thursday instead of Saturday?
ReplyDelete@Mark T. Mark, to be quite honest, I don't know why. FOX doesn't have any sports conflicts on Saturday night. They have "Stand Up to Cancer" at 8 p.m. (ET) followed by "MasterChef" at 9 p.m. (ET). That's it. Basically, regular programming minus "Stand Up to Cancer".
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DeleteTigers vs Guardians- Kenny Albert and AJ Pierzynski
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Delete@unknown Hmmmm. Baltimore is a very good team and Cleveland is fighting for a playoff spot. I like this matchup.
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ReplyDeleteTamir, do you know why Ken Rosenthal wasn't doing a game last night?
ReplyDelete@Mark T. Hmm. Didn't watch the game last night and Ken didn't tweet out a bowtie post on Twitter/whatever the heck that damn thing is called now (which indicates that he's working a game later that day). So maybe, he requested Thursday off and was moved to Saturday.
DeleteVery interesting. He doesn't normally do FS1 games so that's really interesting.
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DeleteThe week ahead's MLB national television schedule (subject to change):
ReplyDelete. SEA/CWS (Monday, FS1)
. BOS/HOU (Tuesday, TBS)
. CIN/ARI (Thursday, FS1)
. ATL/SF (Saturday, FS1)
. STL/PHI (Saturday, FOX regional)
. TEX/MIN (Saturday, FOX regional)
. CHC/PIT (Saturday, FOX regional)
. ATL/SF (Sunday, ESPN/ESPN2) - Jon Sciambi, Eduardo Pérez, David Cone, Buster Olney (ESPN, confirmed); Michael Kay, Alex Rodriguez (ESPN2, confirmed)
Why is Ken Rosenthal working with AJ Pierzynski and not John Smoltz?
ReplyDelete@Mark T. I think FOX wanted to switch the announcer pairings up. It kinda gets boring working with the same crew all season long. Sometimes, you have to change it up and work alongside somewhere else.
DeleteThat makes sense. Maybe he asked for it.
DeleteThe week ahead, as we look forward to September baseball (!!) by the end of the week:
ReplyDelete. MIL/CHC (Tuesday, TBS)
. PHI/MIL (Saturday, FOX regional)
. MIN/TEX (Saturday, FOX regional)
. NYY/HOU (Sunday, ESPN) - Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, David Cone, Buster Olney (confirmed)
- NOTE: A shortened national television schedule this week, due to FS1 having no MLB scheduled.
Why doesn't FS1 have any games this week?
Delete@Mark T. I was wondering the exact same thing. FS1 originally had PIT/KC scheduled for Monday, but that broadcast was later canceled for obvious reasons. Perhaps FS1 is busy with college football. I looked at their program guide, and they have reruns of college football early in the week (notably, Michigan/Ohio State). So maybe FOX wanted to give FS1 a little bit of break from MLB, because they several September windows scheduled for the station.
DeleteDoes FOX have off next week for the same reasons?
Delete@Mark T. Actually Mark, FOX has a college football quadrupleheader next Saturday (Sept. 9) w/: Nebraska-Colorado at 12 p.m. ET, Iowa-Iowa State at 3:30 p.m. ET, Oregon-Texas Tech at 7 p.m. ET and Stanford-USC at 10:30 p.m. ET. FOX has a legitimate excuse for not airing baseball next Saturday on the main channel (although FS1 will be airing Mariners-Rays at 4 p.m. ET).
DeleteI see. They'll probably have to dig deep to find announcers for whichever games are on 9/30.
DeleteWonder if anyone who calls NFL games will be calling MLB games Saturday?
ReplyDeleteThe week ahead in terms of MLB national TV broadcasts, as we are now officially into the postseason push:
ReplyDelete. BAL/LAA (Monday, FS1) - Alex Faust, Tom Verducci (confirmed)
. SF/CHC (Tuesday, TBS)
. SEA/TB (Saturday, FS1)
. COL/SF (Sunday, ESPN) - Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, David Cone, Buster Olney (confirmed)
Once again, a light MLB national television schedule this week due to FOX airing CFB all day Saturday, thus preventing from any MLB games at all.
Happy Monday! Attached is this week's national broadcast schedule in MLB. Hard to believe that October playoff baseball is almost here:
ReplyDelete. NYY/BOS (Tuesday, TBS)
. NYY/BOS (Thursday, FOX regional)
. TB/BAL (Thursday, FOX regional)
. CHC/ARI (Sunday, ESPN) - Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, David Cone, Buster Olney (confirmed)
Once more, another light week of limited national games. FOX is airing a CFB tripleheader (Noon ET, 4 PM ET & 8 PM ET) this Saturday, so that's why FOX is airing MLB on Thursday night. Plus, FS1 is booked with CFB (Noon ET, 3:30 PM ET, 7 PM ET & 10:3 PM ET) on Saturday. No FS1 baseball this week. However, they will be back next week with MIN-CIN on Monday & NYM-MIA on Wednesday.
A situation worth mentioning (inconsequential to many) -- in Philadelphia, to the MIN-PHI TNF game airing on WTXF/Fox 29, MLB is unfortunately moving to a another channel.
* 10:30 PM ET on the FS1 late game.
DeleteAh. I'm from Philly so that is important to me.
DeleteTamir, do you have predictions for who's calling Thursday's games? Will Davis and Amin be busy preparing for the NFL Sunday?
ReplyDeleteNever mind. Amin and AJ Pierzynski are calling NYY-BOS while Davis and Smoltz (and possibly Rosenthal) are calling TB-BAL.
Delete@Mark T. I'm sorry that I did not provide you with the predictions. Please forgive me. To answer your question, Davis and Amin are available to call Thursday MLB games (when needed) because they don't need to be at their respective NFL game site until Friday/Saturday, freeing them up to call baseball or other sports during the early week/mid-week period.
DeleteI forgive you. That makes sense. Didn't they do the same thing last year?
DeleteRosenthal is indeed calling the Orioles - Ray's game.
Delete@Mark T. Yes, Davis and Amin called Thursday night September games last season. For instance, here's the listing (from 506 Archive) from September 15, 2022.
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Athletics-Astros, FOX 7:20 p.m. - Adam Amin, AJ Pierzynski
Pirates-Mets, FOX 7:20 p.m. - Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
Why the A's and Pirates? They were horrible last year.
Delete@Mark T. Mark, it is a case of a bad team playing a good team. It happens. Also, September games should be reserved for teams in the playoff hunt (not one team already out of the playoff chase).
DeleteI get it now.
DeleteThe Yankees-Red Sox game on Fox will be the second game of a double header.
ReplyDelete@Mark T. Rain has definitely been an issue in this Yankees/Red Sox series. Second time this week that a rainout caused a doubleheader to take place the following day.
DeleteSecond on national tv, too.
DeleteThe upcoming week's MLB national television schedule (subject to change):
ReplyDelete. MIN/CIN (Monday, FS1)
. PHI/ATL (Tuesday, TBS)
. NYM/MIA (Wednesday, FS1)
. BAL/CLE (Thursday, FOX regional)
. NYM/PHI (Thursday, FOX regional)
. SF/LAD (Sunday, ESPN/ESPN2) - Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, David Cone, Buster Olney (ESPN) (confirmed); Michael Kay, Alex Rodriguez ("KayRod Cast", ESPN2) (confirmed)
Ken Rosenthal did indeed call the Rays-Orioles game.
ReplyDeleteDue to TNF, the New York and San Francisco FOX affiliates will move MLB to an alternative channel or preempt baseball altogether.
ReplyDeleteKen Rosenthal is calling mets phillies
ReplyDeleteKen Rosenthal is calling the Mets-Phillies game.
ReplyDelete@Mark T. Thank you, man.
DeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteHaving the Mariners play on FOX and most of the announcers doing CFB or NFL would be a golden opportunity to have Aaron Goldsmith on the call.
ReplyDeleteGood call Mark, it will be Aaron Goldsmith, John Smoltz, & Ken Rosenthal doing Rangers vs Mariners on Saturday, while Wayne Randazzo & A.J Pierzynski will do Red Sox vs. Orioles.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize Randazzo still did FOX games. I knew he did FS1.
Delete@Mark T. Yeah, Wayne Randazzo has called FOX games for the past few seasons now, primarily in September when other announcers are preoccupied with the NFL and collge football
DeleteAh. I understand now.
Delete@Tamir Moore OK. I thought he left when he began doing Apple Tv games.
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