Sunday, June 16, 2024

MLB on FOX: On Deck | FOX has a blockbuster matchup planned for Saturday, June 22 at 7:00 PM (ET) as Ozzie Albies and the Atlanta Braves visit Giancarlo Stanton and the New York Yankees during "Baseball Night in America"

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (#1) slides into a base during a game. (The New York Times)

  • Two of the most recognizable teams in baseball, the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees, square off in a interconference weekend series from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York (Saturday, June 22 at 7:00 PM ET on FOX).
  • Christian Yelich and the NL Central leading Milwaukee Brewers look to extend their division lead against Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres, as San Diego looks to hang on to Wild Card playoff positioning (Saturday, June 22 at 7:00 PM ET on FOX).

FOX continues their live coverage of the 2024 Major League Baseball ⚾ season with another installment of "Baseball Night in America" on Saturday, June 22, with live coverage starting at 7:00 PM ET. Earlier in the day, FS1 will show a game between the New York Mets and the Chicago Cubs (featuring the commentating duo of Kenny Albert & Tom Verducci), with coverage beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Most of the country will see a interconference matchup as Orlando Arcia and the Atlanta Braves visit Juan Soto and the New York Yankees for a weekend series at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees attempt to grow their American League East lead, while the Braves try to get a little closer to the first place Phillies in the National League East. 🎙 Lead MLB on FOX play-by-play commentator Joe Davis describes the action with Hall of Famer John Smoltz and multiple-time Emmy Award reporter Ken Rosenthal.

Some of the country will observe a National League matchup as William Contreras and the Milwaukee Brewers take on Fernando Tatis Jr. and San Diego Padres from Petco Park in San Diego. The Brewers currently lead the National League Central division. The Padres, though, try to remain in the National League Wild Card hunt during this series. 🎙 Adam Amin will provide commentary with 2005 World Series champion AJ Pierzynski.

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You can find this year's MLB on FOX schedule and this week's 506 Sports Maps by using the links provided below.

This weekend's MLB on FOX announcer assignments and distribution is attached 🖇 below (subject to change):
  • MLB on FOX: Regional Coverage (Baseball Night in America) - Saturday, June 22, 2024
7:00 PM ET:
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Atlanta Braves at New York Yankees (Primary) -- Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal
- 96% of Markets Include: Albany, Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Des Moines, Detroit, Fort Myers, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Lexington, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Minneapolis, Mobile, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Providence, Raleigh, Richmond, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Francisco, Scranton, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, Tampa, Tucson, Tulsa, Washington D.C. & West Palm Beach

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. Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego Padres -- Adam Amin, AJ Pierzynski
- 4% of Markets Include: Green Bay, Las Vegas, Milwaukee & San Diego

- Sources: 506 Sports (distribution), SportsLogos.Net (logos)

- Mandatory credit to Chris Creamer (SportsLogos.Net) for the MLB team logos used in this week's press release.

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