MLB on Fox: On Deck | A pair of legendary MLB franchises compete on this week's "Baseball Night in America" as Willson Contreras and the Boston Red Sox travel to St. Louis to play Jordan Walker and the St. Louis Cardinals (or Giants vs. Orioles) | Saturday, April 11 at 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT on Fox

St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (#18) looks on from the field at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. (The University News)

| ● Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Highlights:

• Fox Sports continues its weekly MLB regular season game coverage with a Saturday Doubleheader on April 11 across FS1 and Fox.

• Two teams that qualified for the 2025 MLB Postseason, the Red Sox and Phillies, are scheduled to appear on Saturday across the Fox Sports networks.

• A pair of National League clubs will collide over on FS1 as Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks come into Philadelphia for a matchup against Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies at 1:00 PM ET.

• Two teams that have plenty of history and success face off as Roman Anthony and the Boston Red Sox visit Victor Scott II and the St. Louis Cardinals at 7:00 PM ET Saturday night on Fox.

• We are blessed with early-season interleague baseball from the great city of Baltimore as Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants travel to the East Coast to face off against Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles at 7:00 PM ET Saturday night on Fox.

2024 MLB All-Star Jarren Duran, rising star Roman Anthony, & 2016 World Series champion Willson Contreras lead the Boston Red Sox (3-8) into a Saturday night clash versus 2025 NL Silver Slugger recipient Alec Burelson, rookie JJ Weatherholt and the St. Louis Cardinals (6-5) on Saturday, April 11 at 7:00 PM ET on Fox, highlighting Fox Sports' three-game lineup for this upcoming week.

Diamondbacks vs. Phillies — Saturday 1:00 PM ET on FS1

Fox Sports' Major League Baseball game schedule for this weekend kicks off on Saturday, April 11, over on FS1.

2025 National League Silver Slugger award winner Geraldo Perdomo and the Arizona Diamondbacks (5-6) participate in a pivotal early-season National League game against rookie sensation Justin Crawford and the Philadelphia Phillies (6-5) on Saturday, April 11, at 1:00 PM ET on FS1, live from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Connor Onion (play-by-play) and 1992 National League Rookie of the Year Eric Karros (analyst) will call Diamondbacks-Phillies.

Currently, the Diamondbacks are playing Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets in a three-game series from Citi Field. This marks the first stop of a nine-game, three-city East Coast swing for Corbin Carroll and the D-Backs. Unfortunately, the series got off to a bad start for Arizona, losing Tuesday's series opener to the Mets, 4-3, in 10 innings, thanks to Ronny Mauricio's game-winning base hit to drive in Francisco Lindor for the game-winning run.

As for Philadelphia, they are wrapping up their six-game early-season road tour through Denver and San Francisco. Through the first five games, Philadelphia has racked up a 3-2 record (2-1 vs. Colorado, 1-1 vs. San Francisco), with the series finale against the Giants scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, at 3:45 PM ET (12:45 PM ET local in San Francisco). On Tuesday night, the Phillies were blanked 6-0 as they failed to score a single run. Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber has three long balls after 11 contests, as Schwarbs tries to pick up right where he left off in 2025.

"Baseball Night in America": Red Sox vs. Cardinals or Giants vs. Orioles — Saturday 7:00 PM ET on Fox

"Baseball Night in America," Fox's flagship weekly Major League Baseball program, returns to the airwaves on Saturday, April 11, featuring two regional matchups starting at 7:00 PM ET on the Fox broadcast network. This week, viewers can anticipate the Boston Red Sox competing against the St. Louis Cardinals, or the San Francisco Giants facing off against the Baltimore Orioles. To find out which matchup your local Fox station will be broadcasting on Saturday night, please refer to the listings at the bottom of this article or check your local listings.

The St. Louis Cardinals, who hold the second most World Series championships with 11 titles, and the Boston Red Sox, who rank third with 9 titles, will face off in a highly anticipated matchup from Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. Masyn Winn and the St. Louis Cardinals (6-5) will host Ceddanne Rafaela and the Boston Red Sox (3-8) on Saturday, April 11, at 7:00 PM ET, airing on Fox. Adam Amin (play-by-play), Hall of Famer John Smoltz (analyst), and two-time Emmy Award winner Ken Rosenthal (reporter) will call Red Sox-Cardinals.

Recently, the Red Sox achieved a narrow victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, winning 3-2 on Tuesday night at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. In that game, shortstop Trevor Story contributed significantly by driving in two of Boston's three runs. Additionally, Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman secured his third save of the season. However, this win has been one of the few successes for the Red Sox this year. As of April 8, the Red Sox hold the worst record in the American League, languishing with a disappointing 3-8 record.

As for the Cardinals, they are winding down a six-game road trip through Detroit and Washington DC. On Tuesday night, the Cardinals defeated the Nationals, 7-6, in 10 innings. One of the highlights from this game is that Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker hit his third home run in a four-game stretch, which could be a preview of the type of season that Walker might have at the plate. The Cardinals trail the Reds (8-3) and Brewers (8-3) for first place in the National League Central division.

Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants (4-8) head to Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland to play Gunnar Henderson and the Baltimore Orioles (5-6) on Saturday, April 11, at 7:00 PM ET on Fox. Kevin Kugler (play-by-play) & 2005 World Series champion AJ Pierzynski (analyst) will call Giants-Orioles.

The Giants are playing the second portion of their six-game homestand following a weekend series against the Mets, with San Francisco getting swept in the weekend set. In the Giants' most recent contest, they were able to pummel the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, 6-0 on Tuesday night, behind an outstanding performance from pitcher Robbie Ray. Giants catcher Daniel Susac had a busy evening, getting three hits on the night to aid San Francisco's cause even more. The Giants sit in last place in the National League West with a 4-8 record.

The Orioles are on a winning streak, my friends! As of April 8, the Orioles have won two straight as they get closer to the .500 mark on this young baseball season. This revamped Baltimore ball club is fresh off Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox in Chicago. Baltimore's effort was led by designated hitter Gunnar Henderson, who smacked a two-home run in the eighth inning to provide the Orioles with a 4-2 lead, which turned out to be the final score of the game. The Orioles find themselves tied for second place in the AL East, alongside Junior Caminero and the Tampa Bay Rays, who also happen to be 5-6 at this stage of the season.

For additional information about the 2026 MLB on Fox Schedule and 2026 MLB on FS1 Schedule, please consult the links displayed in the "Links Mentioned" section. Also, you can find the weekly 506 Sports Maps that are used to create these articles each week.

Links Mentioned 🔗:

. » 2026 MLB on Fox Schedule: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2026/01/2026-mlb-on-fox-schedule.html

. » 2026 MLB on FS1 Schedule: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2026/01/2026-mlb-on-fs1-schedule.html 

. » 506 Sports Maps: https://506sports.com/mlb.php?yr=2026&wk=3

This week's MLB regular season schedule for Fox and FS1, alongside regionalization splits for Saturday's Fox primetime window, can be found below:

• MLB on Fox: On Deck | Broadcast Schedule & Regionalization (Fox | FS1) | Saturday, April 11, 2026 (All Times ET & Subject to Change):

⯈ 1:00 PM ET — FS1:

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|| ■ Arizona Diamondbacks at Philadelphia Phillies — Connor Onion, Eric Karros — FS1

- ❯ Distribution: National

- ❯ 100% of Markets Include: ALL

⯈ 7:00 PM ET — Fox:

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|| ■ Boston Red Sox at St. Louis Cardinals — Adam Amin, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal — Fox

- ❯ Distribution: Primary — Most Stations

- ❯ 81% of Markets Include: Albany, Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Birmingham, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Des Moines, Detroit, Fort Myers, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Lexington, Little Rock, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Mobile, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, Providence, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Scranton, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, Tampa, Tulsa, West Palm Beach

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|| ■ San Francisco Giants at Baltimore Orioles — Kevin Kugler, AJ Pierzynski — Fox

- ❯ Distribution: Regional — Select Markets

- ❯ 19% of Markets Include: Baltimore, Fresno, Los Angeles, Norfolk, Phoenix, Richmond, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, Tucson, Washington DC

⏵ UPDATES:

None

- 🞹 Note: This week's MLB schedule and announcing assignments on Fox and FS1 are subject to change without notice.

|| 🛈 Sources: SportsLogos.Net & 506 Sports ||

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MLB on Fox: On Deck | 2016 World Series Rematch — "Baseball Night in America" brings you a interleague matchup as Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs face off against José Ramírez and the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, April 4 at 7:00 PM ET on Fox

Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez (#11) points while standing on the field. (📸 Photo courtesy of Covering the Corner)

| ● Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Highlights:

• Fox’s 2026 Major League Baseball regular season coverage continues with a day/night doubleheader on Saturday, April 4, on Fox and FS1.

• Several teams that appeared in the 2025 MLB Postseason play this weekend across Fox Sports platforms, including the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Guardians, & the Milwaukee Brewers.

• Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers play Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals at 2:00 PM ET (1:00 PM CT) on FS1.

• The teams that battled for the 2016 World Series championship duke it out in primetime when Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs clash with Steven Kwan and the Cleveland Guardians at 7:00 PM ET on Fox.

• Ozzie Albies and the Atlanta Braves pay a visit to the desert to compete against Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM MST) on Fox.

Seven-time MLB All-Star José Ramírez leads the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians (3-2) into a primetime showdown against Dansby Swanson and the Chicago Cubs (2-2) on Saturday, April 4 at 7:00 PM ET on Fox, highlighting Fox’s three-game lineup for this upcoming Saturday. Adam Amin (play-by-play), MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz (analyst), and Ken Rosenthal (reporter) will call the Cubs-Guardians.

Fox Sports’ 2026 MLB regular season schedule continues with two games on Saturday, April 4. The Brewers play the Royals in Game 1 of a day/night doubleheader at 2:00 PM ET on FS1, followed by Braves vs. Diamondbacks at 7:00 PM ET on Fox.

Brewers vs. Royals — Saturday, 2:00 PM ET on FS1

FS1 gets the honor of leading off Fox’s MLB coverage this Saturday afternoon as Brice Turang and the Milwaukee Brewers (3-1) travel to Kansas City for an interleague matchup against Bobby Witt Jr. and the Kansas City Royals (2-2) on Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 PM ET (1:00 PM CT) on FS1. Connor Onion (play-by-play) teams up with Dontrelle Willis (analyst) to call Brewers-Royals. Keep in mind that this game is starting two hours earlier than usual because Saturday’s 2 PM ET game is the first of a Saturday day/night doubleheader due to Friday’s rainout.

William Contreras and the Brew Crew are currently engaged in a six-game homestand to kick off the 2026 season. Recently, Milwaukee successfully swept the Chicago White Sox in a three-game weekend series, starting the new season on a positive note. Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz has made an impression early, entering this week’s games with a remarkable .455 batting average and driving in three runs thus far this season. As of March 31, the Brewers share first place in the National League Central with the Cincinnati Reds.

After facing two losses against Atlanta at the beginning of 2026, Kansas City has bounced back with two consecutive victories — a 4-1 win over the Braves on Sunday and a 3-1 win over the Twins during their home opener on Monday. The Royals aim to establish a postseason strategy following their absence from the playoffs last year. Three players — Maikel Garcia, Kyle Isbel, and Bobby Witt Jr. — currently lead the team in hits, each with four. The Royals stand in a tie with the Tigers (2-2) for second place in the AL Central, trailing Brayan Rocchio and the Cleveland Guardians (3-2) by just half a game.

Baseball Night in America: Braves vs. Diamondbacks — Saturday, 7:00 PM ET on Fox

“Baseball Night in America,” Fox Sports’ popular weekly Saturday MLB primetime series, returns on Saturday, April 4. The entire country will watch a National League matchup as Matt Olson and the Atlanta Braves visit Corbin Carroll and the Arizona Diamondbacks. To find out which game will air in your local area this Saturday, be sure to check your local listings or refer to this article for more details. Cubs-Guardians was originally scheduled for Saturday night but was postponed due to inclement weather.

The Cubs (2-2) are in the midst of a six-game home stretch to kick off 2026 regular-season play. This past weekend, the Cubs dropped two out of three in a series against CJ Abrams and the Washington Nationals. Cubs LF Ian Happ has already homered three times over the first few games of this 2026 season. Cubs P Matthew Boyd has collected seven punch-outs thus far. The Cubs are tied for second place in the tightly packed NL Central, alongside the St. Louis Cardinals (2-2).

The Guardians (3-2) continue their seven-game season-opening West Coast road trip, with stops in Seattle and Los Angeles. The Guardians faced Cal Raleigh and the defending AL West champion Seattle Mariners over at T-Mobile Park in the opening series, splitting the four-game series (with Cleveland wins on Thursday and Saturday). On Monday night, the Guardians defeated the Dodgers, 4-2, handing the defending two-time World Series champion their first loss of the season. Guardians RF Chase DeLauter has been smacking home runs with great regularity, already having four round trippers to his name when the season was less than a week old.

National League foes get together at Chase Field in Phoenix, as Michael Harris II and the Atlanta Braves (3-1) oppose Corbin Carroll and the Arizona Diamondbacks (1-3) on Saturday, April 4 at 7:00 PM ET on Fox. Brandon Gaudin (play-by-play) and Tom Verducci (analyst) will call Braves-Diamondbacks.

Following a series win over the Kansas City Royals and this early-week series against the Athletics, the Braves (3-1) are set to travel to the West Coast for an early-season six-game road trip, with three games in Phoenix vs. the Diamondbacks and three games in Anaheim against the Angels. On Monday, the Braves blanked the Athletics, 4-0, thanks to Mauricio Dubón’s three timely hits (adding 3 runs batted in the process). Braves 2B Ozzie Albies leads the team with a batting average of .333 through four games. Atlanta shares a first-place lead in the NL East, alongside the Mets (3-1), Nationals (3-1), & Marlins (3-1).

The Arizona Diamondbacks (1-3) are back at the friendly confines of Chase Field in Phoenix, following a series sweep at the hands of their arch-rival, the Los Angeles Dodgers, to start the 2026 campaign. Saturday’s game vs. Atlanta is one of the seven consecutive home games the D’Backs have during this homestand. The Diamondbacks defeated the Tigers, 9-6, on Monday thanks to Corbin Carroll’s first homer of the season. Arizona is two games behind the Dodgers for first place in the NL West. Currently, the Diamondbacks are tied for first place in the NL West division, alongside the Giants (1-3), Padres (1-3) & Rockies (1-3).

For additional information about the 2026 MLB on Fox Schedule and 2026 MLB on FS1 Schedule, please consult the links displayed in the “Links Mentioned” section. Also, you can find the weekly 506 Sports Maps that are used to create these articles each week.

Links Mentioned 🔗:

. » 2026 MLB on Fox Schedule: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2026/01/2026-mlb-on-fox-schedule.html

. » 2026 MLB on FS1 Schedule: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2026/01/2026-mlb-on-fs1-schedule.html 

. » 506 Sports Maps: https://506sports.com/mlb.php?yr=2026&wk=2

This week’s MLB regular season schedule for Fox and FS1, alongside regionalization splits for Saturday’s Fox primetime window, can be found below:

• MLB on Fox: On Deck | MLB Broadcast Schedule & Regionalization (Fox) | Saturday, April 4, 2026

⏵ 2:00 PM ET [originally scheduled for 4:00 PM ET] (FS1):

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| ● Milwaukee Brewers at Kansas City Royals — Connor Onion, Dontrelle Willis (called off-monitor) — FS1

- Distribution: National

- 100% of Markets Include: ALL

⏵ 7:00 PM ET (Fox):

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| ● 🔵 Atlanta Braves at Arizona Diamondbacks — Brandon Gaudin, Tom Verducci — Fox

- Distribution: National (originally scheduled for Regional broadcast) | including 🔵 Alaska & 🔵 Hawaii

- 100% of Markets Include: ALL

✳ NOTE: The Chicago Cubs vs. Cleveland Guardians game, originally scheduled for Saturday night at 7:15 PM ET on Fox with Adam Amin, John Smoltz, and Ken Rosenthal, was postponed due to rain. As a result, the Braves-Diamondbacks game featuring Brandon Gaudin and Tom Verducci was promoted from a regional broadcast to a national broadcast.

🞛 UPDATES:

● Salt Lake City, UT: ATL-ARI to broadcast on ION, as the local Fox affiliate (KSTU) will be airing a Utah Mammoth game instead.

- 🞹 Note: This week’s MLB schedule and announcing assignments on Fox and FS1 are subject to change without notice.

|| 🛈 Sources: SportsLogos.Net & 506 Sports ||

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2026 MLB on Fox/FS1 Announcers

The current logo used for Major League Baseball coverage on Fox (2021-present). (📸 Photo courtesy of NewscastStudio)

| ● Friday, March 27, 2026

Highlights:

• Joe Davis, John Smoltz & Ken Rosenthal team up to narrate baseball's biggest moments.

• Iconic baseball legends team up in the studio as Hall of Famers Derek Jeter and David Ortiz, World Series champion Alex Rodriguez, join veteran host Kevin Burkhardt to lead "MLB on Fox" studio coverage.

Following an exhilarating World Baseball Classic that engaged fans nationwide, FOX Sports is set to return for the 2026 Major League Baseball season with an impressive and versatile lineup of broadcasters. This team will deliver its hallmark presentation, characterized by championship-level insights and top-tier production quality, to what promises to be one of the most eagerly awaited seasons in baseball history.

INDUSTRY-LEADING GAME COVERAGE

As they embark on their fifth season together, the first-ballot Hall of Famer John Smoltz and Emmy Award-winning play-by-play announcer Joe Davis will call the most significant regular season and playoff games for FOX Sports. Veteran field reporters Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci will provide crucial updates and additional insights straight from the field. The lead team for MLB on Fox consists entirely of Emmy Award winners, each recognized for their outstanding contributions in their respective roles.

Throughout the regular season, play-by-play announcers Adam Amin, Eric Collins, Joe Davis, Kevin Kugler, and Connor Onion will collaborate with analysts Eric Karros, AJ Pierzynski, John Smoltz, Tom Verducci, Adam Wainwright, and Dontrelle Willis in the broadcast booth.

FOX Sports will kick off its coverage on Saturday, March 28, with a thrilling day-night doubleheader beginning at 4:00 PM ET on FS1. The Minnesota Twins will face the Baltimore Orioles, with Onion and Verducci calling the action. This will be followed by primetime regional matchups at 7:00 PM ET on FOX, featuring the New York Yankees visiting the San Francisco Giants (Davis, Smoltz, Rosenthal) and the Kansas City Royals taking on the Atlanta Braves (Amin, Wainwright, Pierzynski).

ICONIC STUDIO LINEUP

A-Rod, Big Papi, and The Captain — MLB on Fox’s Emmy Award-winning desk features iconic figures closely associated with some of baseball’s most memorable moments. Hall of Famers Derek Jeter and David Ortiz, along with World Series champion Alex Rodriguez and veteran host/play-by-play commentator Kevin Burkhardt, offer expert analysis and exceptional chemistry in the network's studio coverage of major events.

Throughout the season, Kevin Burkhardt, Chris Myers, and Mike Hill will lead pregame and postgame coverage from the FOX Sports studio in Los Angeles, joined by a rotating cast of top-tier analysts, including former big-league stars Dontrelle Willis and Eric Karros.

2026 MLB on Fox Schedule | 2026 MLB on FS1 Schedule

Here is a poster showcasing the 2026 "MLB on Fox" commentator roster (via @MLBONFOX | X/Twitter) (Subject to Change):

✳ 2026 MLB on Fox On-Air Talent Roster — Game Crews & Studio Crews:

Game Crews:

. Play-by-Play: Joe Davis (lead), Adam Amin (#2), Kevin Kugler, Connor Onion, Eric Collins, Brandon Gaudin — additional play-by-play commentators will be used throughout the season

. Analyst: John Smoltz (lead), AJ Pierzynski (co-#2), Adam Wainwright (co-#2), Eric Karros, Tom Verducci, Dontrelle Willis — additional game analysts will be used throughout the season

. Reporter: Ken Rosenthal (lead), Tom Verducci (marquee events only: All-Star Game, Postseason, & World Series)

Studio Crews:

. Studio Hosts: Kevin Burkhardt (lead), Chris Myers & Mike Hill

. Studio Analysts: Alex Rodriguez (co-lead), David Ortiz (co-lead), Derek Jeter (co-lead), Eric Karros, Dontrelle Willis

|| ►🛈 Sources: Fox Sports Press Pass ||

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MLB on Fox: On Deck | Fox begins 31st MLB season with the season premiere of "Baseball Night in America" on Saturday, March 28 at 7:00 PM ET, headlined by interleague play from San Francisco's Oracle Park: Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees clash with Rafael Devers and the San Francisco Giants (or Royals-Braves)

Current logo used for Fox's Major League Baseball coverage (2021-present). (📸 Photo courtesy of FoxWorld Archives, FoxWorldWiki Fandom)

| ⏵ Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Highlights for this week's MLB on Fox: On Deck article:

• It is so GREAT to have baseball back! Welcome to Year #3 of our ongoing MLB on Fox: On Deck series!

• Fox Sports returns to the MLB business with a Saturday doubleheader during Opening Week! FS1 leads off the day with an American League matchup at 4:00 PM ET as Byron Buxton and the Minnesota Twins visit Jackson Holliday and the Baltimore Orioles.

• Following Saturday's Twins-Orioles game on FS1, "Baseball Night in America" returns to Fox's Saturday primetime lineup this Saturday, March 28, with a pair of games taking place in primetime beginning at 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT on Fox.

• Interleague play grabs the Saturday spotlight as Trent Grisham and the New York Yankees travel to the West Coast to face Willy Adames and the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, March 28, at 7:15 PM ET on Fox.

• Two teams that missed the postseason party in 2025 look to gain entry into the October playoff field as Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals battle Ozzie Albies and the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, March 28, at 7:15 PM ET on Fox.

Welcome back, guys 🙋! The 2026 MLB Season is upon us, and I can't be more thrilled to start another season with you all! I hope you enjoyed the baseball offseason. With Opening Day set for this week, now is the time to begin our third season of weekly "MLB on Fox: On Deck" articles. For those of you who need a quick refresher, I will publish a brand new article each week during the MLB regular season to preview Fox's weekly offerings, along with a regionalization map to help you find out which game Fox will be airing in your local market every Saturday of the season.

I want to highlight that Fox will air games almost every Saturday in primetime this season! No more Saturday afternoon games on the Fox broadcast network. Get ready for "Baseball Night in America" for an entire season! With that introduction out of the way, let's dive into our first publication of the brand new season.

Fox Sports' 31st season of MLB coverage opens up on Saturday, March 28 with a doubleheader of live game action spread across FS1 and the Fox broadcast network. We will get you set for the first of many MLB on Fox Saturdays right now!

FS1, now in its 13th season as a MLB broadcaster, gets us going on Saturday with an American League duel from Oriole Park at Camden Yards, as Byron Buxton and the Minnesota Twins battle Orioles newcomer Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles at 4:00 PM ET. The Twins finished the 2025 season with a subpar 70-92 season. The Orioles wrapped up the 2025 season with a 75-87 record. Both teams look to show signs of noticeable improvement this season. Additionally, both Minnesota & Baltimore didn't qualify for the 2025 MLB Postseason. Connor Onion (play-by-play) and Tom Verducci (analyst) call Twins-Orioles.

Then in primetime, Fox's "Baseball Night in America" program takes center stage for the first time this season. On Saturday, at 7:00 PM ET on Fox, viewers can watch one of two games: Yankees vs. Giants or Royals vs. Braves. You can either check your local listings or the bottom of this article to determine which matchup you will be getting come Saturday evening.

Most of the country will see two clubs that have plenty of history attached to them as Jazz Chisholm Jr. and the New York Yankees take on Jung Hoo Lee and the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, March 28 at 7:15 PM ET on Fox. Last year, the Yankees finished with a impressive 94-68 record. However, the Yankees were sent packing by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the reigning American League champion Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Division Series. It is the dawning of a new era in San Francisco, as first-year manager Tony Vitello begins his tenure with a Giants team that has struggled to be a consistent playoff contender in recent seasons. The Giants were mediocre in 2025, going 81-81. Fox's lead MLB team of Joe Davis (play-by-play), Hall of Famer John Smoltz (analyst) & Ken Rosenthal (reporter) will call Yankees-Giants. Davis, Smoltz & Rosenthal begin their fifth season as the lead commentary team for the MLB on Fox.

Some viewers will get a interleague baseball game from Atlanta, Georgia as Bobby Witt Jr. and the Kansas City Royals began their 2026 regular season calendar on the road against Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, March 28 at 7:15 PM ET on Fox. As mentioned earlier, both clubs attempt to put a disappointing 2025 season in favor of chasing down a postseason berth in 2026. Kansas City went 82-80 in 2025, a downgrade from a 86-76 campaign in 2024 that saw the Royals qualify for the postseason (before losing to the Yankees in that year's ALDS). After seven consecutive postseason runs from 2018-24, the Braves actually didn't make the cut for the playoffs for the first time 2017 last year. Michael Harris II and the Braves are motivated to get back into the playoffs in 2026. Adam Amin (play-by-play), returning for his seventh MLB on Fox season, World Series champion AJ Pierzynski (analyst), and fellow World Series champion Adam Wainwright (analyst) provide commentary for Royals-Braves.

For additional information about the 2026 MLB on Fox Schedule and 2026 MLB on FS1 Schedule, please consult the links displayed in the "Links Mentioned" section. Also, you find the weekly 506 Sports Maps that are used to create these articles each week.

Links Mentioned 🔗:

. » 2026 MLB on Fox Schedule: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2026/01/2026-mlb-on-fox-schedule.html

. » 2026 MLB on FS1 Schedule: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2026/01/2026-mlb-on-fs1-schedule.html 

. » 506 Sports Maps: https://506sports.com/mlb.php?yr=2026&wk=1

This week's MLB regular season broadcast schedule for Fox and FS1, alongside regionalization splits for Saturday's MLB on Fox primetime broadcast, can be found below:

• MLB on Fox: On Deck | MLB Broadcast Schedule & Regionalization (Fox & FS1) | Saturday, March 28, 2026 (All Times ET | Subject to Change)

⏵ 4:00 PM ET (FS1):

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| ● Minnesota Twins at Baltimore Orioles — Connor Onion, Tom Verducci — FS1

- Distribution: National

- 100% of Markets Include: ALL

⏵ 7:15 PM ET (Fox):

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| ● New York Yankees at San Francisco Giants — Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal — Fox

- Distribution: Primary (Most Stations) | including Alaska 🔴 & Hawaii 🔴

- 81% of Markets Include: Albany, Albuquerque, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Des Moines, Detroit, Fort Myers, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Lexington, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Louisville, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New Orleans, New York City, Norfolk, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Providence, Richmond, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Scranton, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, Tampa, Tucson, Washington D.C., West Palm Beach

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| ● Kansas City Royals at Atlanta Braves — Adam Amin, AJ Pierzynski, Adam Wainwright — Fox

- Distribution: Regional (Select Markets)

- 19% of Markets Include: Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Memphis, Mobile, Nashville, Oklahoma City, Raleigh, Tulsa

- 🞹 Note: This week's MLB schedule and announcing assignments on Fox and FS1 are subject to change without notice.

|| 🛈 Sources: SportsLogos.Net, 506 Sports, & FOX Sports Press Pass ||

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2026 MLB on Apple TV Schedule

The current logo used for Apple TV’s “Friday Night Baseball” broadcasts (2022- present). (Apple.com)

| ● Sunday, March 8, 2026

Highlights:

• Apple TV streams “Friday Night Baseball” games for the fifth consecutive season.

• This particular live game package starts on Friday, March 27, with Angels vs. Astros at 8:00 PM ET and Guardians vs. Mariners at 9:30 PM ET.

• Just like in the past, “Friday Night Baseball” features top-tier play-by-play commentary and expert analysts, no local broadcast restrictions, & elite production quality with fans in mind.

• Again, two broadcast teams for “Friday Night Baseball” in 2026 — Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker & Wayne Randazzo; and Dontrelle Willis & Heidi Watney. Additionally, play-by-play commentator Rich Waltz returns for select games throughout the season.

• MLB Network will once again produce Apple TV’s “Friday Night Baseball” program throughout the season, in conjunction with Apple’s live sports production unit.

With the 2026 Major League Baseball season set to begin soon, we now have the schedule for Apple TV’s “Friday Night Baseball”. Apple TV, the home of “Friday Night Baseball” since the series launched back in 2022, returns for its fifth straight season covering live MLB games on Friday nights. Baseball fans across 60 countries and regions can watch two games each week throughout the MLB regular season. These games have talented broadcast teams, no barriers to accessing game content, and high-level production values.

Apple, alongside Major League Baseball (MLB), revealed the schedule of “Friday Night Baseball” games from the season premiere on Friday, March 27, through Friday, June 26. Key matchups include the “Subway Series” between the Yankees and the Mets (May 15), a 2025 National League Division Series rematch between the Phillies and the Dodgers (May 29), and a fierce NL West rivalry as the Dodgers play the Padres in San Diego (June 26).

“‘Friday Night Baseball’ on Apple TV continues to elevate how fans experience the game,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of Apple Music, Apple TV, Sports, and Beats. “With cutting-edge production — including the integration of iPhone to capture immersive new perspectives — and a full season of marquee matchups available without local broadcast restrictions, we’re delivering a modern, premium broadcast experience designed for fans everywhere.”

The 2026 season of “Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV features two main commentary teams who call the action each week. One broadcast team features play-by-play commentator Alex Faust, game analyst Ryan Spilborghs, and sideline reporter Tricia Whitaker. Another commentary group has play-by-play announcer Wayne Randazzo teaming up with analyst and former MLB pitcher Dontrelle Willis in the booth, with Heidi Watney reporting from the field. As in previous years, veteran MLB play-by-play voice Rich Waltz contributes to select play-by-play assignments throughout the season. 

“Friday Night Baseball” games on Apple TV will be produced by MLB Network’s production team in addition to Apple’s live sports production arm.

You can check out this season’s “Friday Night Baseball” on the Apple TV schedule below:

• MLB on Apple TV: 2026 MLB Regular Season National Broadcast Schedule (“Friday Night Baseball”) | (All Times Eastern | Subject to Change)

| 🞹 Friday, March 27 (“Friday Night Baseball” Season Premiere):

. Angels at Astros - Apple TV, 8:00 PM ET - Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

. Guardians at Mariners - Apple TV, 9:30 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

| 🞹 Friday, April 3:

. Brewers at Royals - Apple TV, 7:30 PM ET - Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

- Postponed due to rain.

. Braves at Diamondbacks - Apple TV, 9:30 PM ET - Rich Waltz, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

| 🞹 Friday, April 10:

. Angels at Reds - Apple TV, 6:30 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Yonder Alonso, Heidi Watney

- » Dontrelle Willis originally scheduled.

. Giants at Orioles - Apple TV, 7:00 PM ET - Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

| 🞹 Friday, April 17:

. Rays at Pirates - Apple TV, 6:30 PM ET - Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

. Tigers at Red Sox - Apple TV, 7:00 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

| 🞹 Friday, April 24:

. Phillies at Braves - Apple TV, 7:00 PM ET - Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

. Cubs at Dodgers - Apple TV, 10:00 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

| 🞹 Friday, May 1:

. Reds at Pirates - Apple TV, 8:15 PM ET - Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

- ⏵ Note: Originally scheduled to start at 6:30 PM ET, but the start time was delayed due to rain.

. Royals at Mariners - Apple TV, 9:30 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

| 🞹 Friday, May 8:

. Twins at Guardians - Apple TV, 7:00 PM ET - Rich Waltz, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

. Cardinals at Padres - Apple TV, 9:30 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

| 🞹 Friday, May 15:

. Blue Jays at Tigers - Apple TV, 6:30 PM ET - Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

. Yankees at Mets - Apple TV, 7:00 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

| 🞹 Friday, May 22:

. Astros at Cubs - Apple TV, 2:00 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

. Tigers at Orioles - Apple TV, 7:00 PM ET - Rich Waltz, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

| 🞹 Friday, May 29:

. Twins at Pirates - Apple TV, 6:30 PM ET - Rich Waltz, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

. Phillies at Dodgers - Apple TV, 10:00 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

| 🞹 Friday, June 5:

. Guardians at Rangers - Apple TV, 8:00 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

. Royals at Twins - Apple TV, 9:30 PM ET - Rich Waltz, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

- » Note: The game was originally scheduled for 8:00 PM, but was delayed due to rain.

| 🞹 Friday, June 12:

. Diamondbacks at Reds - Apple TV, 7:00 PM ET - Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

. Braves at Mets - Apple TV, 7:00 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

| 🞹 Friday, June 19:

. Cardinals at Royals - Apple TV, 8:00 PM ET - Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

. Twins at Diamondbacks - Apple TV, 9:30 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

| 🞹 Friday, June 26:

. Cubs at Brewers - Apple TV, 7:30 PM ET - Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

. Dodgers at Padres - Apple TV, 9:30 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

| 🞹 Friday, July 3:

. Rays at Astros - Apple TV, 8:00 PM ET - Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

. Brewers at Diamondbacks - Apple TV, 9:30 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

| 🞹 Friday, July 10:

. Red Sox at Mets - Apple TV, 7:50 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

- » Note: The game was originally scheduled for 7:15 PM, but delayed 35 minutes due to the Red Sox having travel issues.

. Braves at Cardinals - Apple TV, 8:00 PM ET - Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

| 🞹 Friday, July 17:

. White Sox at Blue Jays - Apple TV, 7:00 PM ET - Alex Faust, Eric Hosmer, Tricia Whitaker

| 🞹 Friday, July 24:

. Yankees at Phillies - Apple TV, 6:30 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

. Blue Jays at Red Sox - Apple TV, 7:00 PM ET - Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

| 🞹 Friday, July 31:

. Rangers at Astros - Apple TV, 8:00 PM ET - Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

. Giants at Padres - Apple TV, 9:30 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

| 🞹 Friday, August 7:

. Orioles at Rangers - Apple TV, 8:00 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

. Rays at Mariners - Apple TV, 9:30 PM ET - Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

| 🞹 Friday, August 14:

. Cardinals at Cubs - Apple TV, 2:00 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

. Yankees at Blue Jays - Apple TV, 7:00 PM ET - Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

| 🞹 Friday, August 21:

. Rays at Orioles - Apple TV, 7:00 PM ET - Alex Faust, Ryan Spilborghs, Tricia Whitaker

. Angels at Rangers - Apple TV, 8:00 PM ET - Wayne Randazzo, Dontrelle Willis, Heidi Watney

| 🞹 Friday, August 28:

. Red Sox at Yankees - Apple TV, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Mariners at Blue Jays - Apple TV, 7:00 PM ET - 

| 🞹 Friday, September 4:

. Angels at Pirates - Apple TV, 6:30 PM ET - 

. Tigers at Guardians - Apple TV, 7:00 PM ET -

| 🞹 Friday, September 11:

. Reds at Brewers - Apple TV, 7:30 PM ET - 

. Padres at Giants - Apple TV, 10:00 PM ET - 

| 🞹 Friday, September 18:

. Phillies at Mets - Apple TV, 7:00 PM ET - 

. Giants at Dodgers - Apple TV, 10:00 PM ET - 

|| 🛈 Source: Apple Newsroom ||

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2026 MLB on Netflix Schedule

A poster featuring the Major League Baseball and Netflix logos, marking the start of a three-year partnership between the two companies in 2026. (📸 Photo courtesy of What’s on Netflix)

| 🞙 Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Highlights:

• Play ball! Netflix is the new home for MLB’s Opening Night and marquee events, starting with the 2026 season!

• Netflix will show MLB content from 2026 through 2028.

• Additional MLB content on Netflix includes the T-Mobile Home Run Derby and the MLB Field of Dreams Game.

• Netflix’s MLB coverage will be a partnership between Netflix & MLB Network.

Major League Baseball has announced a new streaming partnership with Netflix. This streaming service will add MLB to its expanding sports portfolio, beginning in 2026.

From 2026 to 2028, Netflix will exclusively stream the first game of MLB’s regular season schedule, featuring an Opening Night game in primetime. Additionally, Netflix will hold the rights to broadcast the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, where athletes will showcase their long-range hitting skills, as well as a special-events game each season throughout the three-year agreement.

To launch the Netflix MLB lineup, seven-time All-Star, three-time American League MVP and Northern California native Aaron Judge, along with the New York Yankees, will compete against Rafael Devers and the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, March 25, at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT on Netflix for Opening Night.

During MLB All-Star Game week, Netflix will stream the 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby live from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Monday, July 13. The Home Run Derby has taken place during MLB’s All-Star Week every season since 1985.

In August, Netflix will broadcast the 2026 MLB Field of Dreams Game, featuring two-time MVP Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies against two-time MLB All-Star Byron Buxton and the Minnesota Twins, live on Thursday, August 13, at 7:30 PM ET/6:30 PM CT.

The 2026 MLB on Netflix Schedule can be found below:

• MLB on Netflix: 2026 MLB Regular Season Broadcast Schedule (All Times ET | Subject to Change)

| ⏵ Wednesday, March 25 — Opening Night

. Yankees at Giants - Netflix, 8:00 PM ET - Matt Vasgersian, CC Sabathia, Hunter Pence, Lauren Shehadi

| ⏵ Monday, July 13 — 2026 MLB All-Star Week (Home Run Derby; Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA)

. 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby (Philadelphia) - Netflix, 8:00 PM ET - Matt Vasgersian, Anthony Rizzo, Hunter Pence, Lauren Shehadi

| ⏵ Thursday, August 13 — 2026 MLB Field of Dreams Game

. Phillies vs. Twins (at Dyersville, Iowa) - Netflix, 7:30 PM ET - Matt Vasgersian, CC Sabathia, Hunter Pence, Lauren Shehadi

- 🞺 Note: This year’s Netflix schedule is subject to change without notice. Announcer assignments will be updated throughout the year. I will make the necessary changes to the broadcast schedule as needed.

| 🛈 Sources: Netflix |

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2026 MLB Network Showcase Schedule

The current logo for MLB Network’s self-produced MLB broadcasts (dates unknown). (📸 Photo courtesy of MLB Network)

| ● Monday, February 2, 2026

Highlights:

• MLB Network returns to the field with an exclusive lineup of games during the 2026 MLB Regular Season.

• The “MLB Network Showcase” package begins on Thursday, April 2, as Bo Bichette and the New York Mets visit Bryce Eldridge and the San Francisco Giants at 9:30 PM ET.

• At least FOUR exclusive games will be produced by MLB Network every month for the first several months of the season.

• Multiple appearances by Mookie Betts and two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers, 2025 AL MVP Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the reigning American League champion Toronto Blue Jays, Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies, & Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets.

• ALDS Rematch: Trent Grisham and the New York Yankees host George Springer in a rematch of last year’s American League Division Series on Wednesday, May 20 & Thursday, May 21.

In 2026, the MLB Network will continue to produce its own exclusive live broadcasts of Major League Baseball’s regular season games through the “MLB Network Showcase” package. This year will mark the 18th consecutive year that the MLB Network offers its own selection of games, complete with in-house production, dedicated game announcers, and additional features.

Recently, MLB Network announced the first 14 of many “MLB Network Showcase” game selections throughout the 2026 season. Keep in mind that these games are subject to local blackouts, and you can watch your local team via a regional carrier (such as a regional sports network or an in-house production). At some point, additional “MLB Network Showcase” games will be added to the schedule that you see on this page.

The “MLB Network Showcase” package makes its 2026 season debut on Thursday, April 2, as Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets travel to Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA, to take on Rafael Devers and the San Francisco Giants at 9:30 PM ET. Generally, the “MLB Network Showcase” package will air weekly during the regular season, spotlighting some of the best teams and matchups.

The 2026 MLB Network Showcase regular season schedule can be found below:

• MLB Network Showcase: 2026 MLB Regular Season Broadcast Schedule (All Times ET and Subject to Change)

| ►Thursday, April 2 — “MLB Network Showcase” Season Premiere:

. Mets at Giants - MLB Network, 9:30 PM (ET) - Matt Vasgersian, Tom Verducci

| ►Thursday, April 9:

. Diamondbacks at Mets - MLB Network, 7:00 PM (ET) - Matt Vasgersian, Tom Verducci

| ►Thursday, April 16:

. Mariners at Padres - MLB Network, 8:30 PM (ET) - Matt Vasgersian, Tom Verducci

| ►Wednesday, April 22:

. Yankees at Red Sox - MLB Network, 6:30 PM (ET) - Matt Vasgersian, Chris Young

| ►Wednesday, April 29:

. Giants at Phillies - MLB Network, 6:30 PM (ET) - Announcers unknown

- ⏵ Note: Postponed due to rain.

| ►Wednesday, May 6:

. Rangers at Yankees - MLB Network, 7:00 PM (ET) - Matt Vasgersian, Yonder Alonso

| ►Thursday, May 14:

. Giants at Dodgers - MLB Network, 10:00 PM (ET) - Matt Vasgersian, Tom Verducci

| ►Wednesday, May 20:

. Blue Jays at Yankees - MLB Network, 9:15 PM (ET) - Matt Vasgersian, Tom Verducci

- ⏵ Note: Originally scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET, but delayed due to rain.

| ►Thursday, May 21:

. Blue Jays at Yankees - MLB Network, 7:00 PM (ET) - Matt Vasgersian, Tom Verducci

| ►Wednesday, June 3:

. Dodgers at Diamondbacks - MLB Network, 9:30 PM (ET) - Matt Vasgersian, Eric Hosmer

| ►Thursday, June 18:

. Mets at Phillies - MLB Network, 6:30 PM (ET) - Matt Vasgersian, Tom Verducci

| ►Thursday, June 25:

. Yankees at Red Sox - MLB Network, 7:00 PM (ET) - Matt Vasgersian, Tom Verducci

| ►Saturday, June 27:

. Dodgers at Padres - MLB Network, 8:30 PM (ET) - Matt Vasgersian, Yonder Alonso

| ►Thursday, July 2:

. Padres at Dodgers - MLB Network, 10:00 PM (ET) - Matt Vasgersian, Yonder Alonso

| ► Friday, July 17:

. Dodgers at Yankees - MLB Network, 7:00 PM (ET) - Matt Vasgersian, Tom Verducci

| ► Thursday, July 23:

. Royals at Tigers - MLB Network, 6:30 PM (ET) - Matt Vasgersian, Eric Hosmer

| ► Wednesday, July 29:

. Yankees at White Sox - MLB Network, 7:30 PM (ET) - Matt Vasgersian, Tom Verducci

| ► Thursday, July 30:

. Mariners at Dodgers - MLB Network, 10:00 PM (ET) - Matt Vasgersian, Tom Verducci

| ► Wednesday, August 5:

. Dodgers at Cubs - MLB Network, 2:00 PM (ET) - Matt Vasgersian, Tom Verducci

| ► Wednesday, August 19:

. Yankees at Orioles - MLB Network, 6:30 PM (ET) - 

| ► Wednesday, August 26:

. Dodgers at Braves - MLB Network, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

| ► Saturday, August 29:

. Red Sox at Yankees (Game 1) - MLB Network, 1:00 PM (ET) - 

| ► Wednesday, September 2:

. Brewers at Cubs - MLB Network, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

| ► Wednesday, September 9:

. Rays at Braves - MLB Network, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

| ► Saturday, September 12:

. Mets at Yankees - MLB Network, 1:30 PM (ET) - 

| ► Monday, September 14:

. Braves at Cubs - MLB Network, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

| ► Thursday, September 24:

. Padres at Dodgers - MLB Network, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| 🛈 Sources: X |

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2026 MLB on ESPN/ABC Schedule

The current logo used for ESPN and ABC’s MLB broadcasts (2018-present). (Sports Video Group)

| ● Thursday, January 23, 2026

Highlights:

• ESPN returns for its 37th MLB season of coverage with a 30-game national package, consisting of weeknight games (mostly).

• ABC to broadcast three games on linear television this summer, including two Cubs matchups.

• For the first time since 1989, ESPN will not have “Sunday Night Baseball” as part of its MLB coverage.

• ESPN will exclusively broadcast the Yankees vs. Royals game on Memorial Day -- Monday, May 25, at 3:30 PM ET.

• ESPN has exclusive rights for the second-half opener and the MLB Little League Classic.

ESPN will resume national coverage of MLB games during the 2026 season. Obviously, there are major changes to ESPN’s MLB presentation. To start, ESPN lost its “Sunday Night Baseball” package to NBC Sports after a 36-year run, meaning that ESPN will have baseball coverage without its Sunday night game slate for the first time. ESPN celebrates its 37th season of MLB coverage in 2026.

This year, ESPN will produce and distribute 30 MLB regular-season games to air on either ESPN or ABC. ESPN maintains its exclusive rights to the MLB Little League Classic. Furthermore, ESPN has acquired the right to broadcast Memorial Day games and the second-half opener. Moreover, ESPN revealed the three MLB regular-season games that will be airing on ABC during the 2026 season. These games will feature divisional clashes and star-studded affairs. This year’s lineup of ABC games is part of ESPN’s new rights agreement with Major League Baseball.

The weekend schedule of ABC telecasts is highlighted by the Saturday matinee Yankees vs. Red Sox on June 27 at 1:00 PM ET. Plus, Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs will appear on two ABC games, including a June 14 road game at San Francisco and an August 16 home game vs. St. Louis.

ESPN opens its new 30-game regular-season slate on Wednesday, April 15 — MLB’s Jackie Robinson Day — as Marcus Semien and the New York Mets face Teoscar Hernández and the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers at 10:00 PM ET. 

ESPN will exclusively televise a Memorial Day tilt on Monday, May 25, at 3:30 PM ET as Giancarlo Stanton and the New York Yankees play Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals.

On Thursday, July 16, at 7:00 PM ET, the New York Mets face the Philadelphia Phillies to begin the second half of the regular season.

Additionally, ESPN will proceed with its annual exclusive telecast of the MLB Little League Classic presented by New York Life. This year’s game features the Atlanta Braves playing the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, August 23, at 7:00 PM ET.

ESPN saw two of its Major League Baseball play-by-play announcers leave this season: Dave Flemming left ESPN in June, while Karl Ravech was laid off by ESPN the following month (although he did call select games for some time afterward).

The 2026 MLB on ESPN schedule (spring training & regular season) is attached below:

• MLB on ESPN — 2026 MLB Spring Training Broadcast Schedule (All Times ET and Subject to Change)

| 🞷 Monday, March 2 (Spring Training; Lakeland, FL)

. Braves vs. Tigers (Publix Field at Joker Merchant Stadium) - ESPN, 1:00 PM ET - Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, Buster Olney

| 🞷 Tuesday, March 3 (Spring Training; Scottsdale, AZ)

. USA vs. Giants (Scottsdale Stadium) - ESPN, 3:00 PM ET - Jon Sciambi, Doug Glanville, Alden González

| 🞷 Wednesday, March 4 (Spring Training; Fort Myers, FL)

. Yankees vs. Red Sox (JetBlue Park) - ESPN, 1:00 PM ET - Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, Buster Olney

| 🞷 Thursday, March 5 (Spring Training; Goodyear, AZ)

. Dodgers vs. Reds (Goodyear Ballpark) - ESPN, 3:00 PM ET - Jon Sciambi, Doug Glanville, Alden González

• MLB on ESPN — 2026 MLB Regular Season Broadcast Schedule (All Times ET and Subject to Change)

| 🞺 Wednesday, April 15 — Jackie Robinson Jr. Day

. Mets at Dodgers - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - Joe Buck, Ron Darling, Orel Hershiser, Buster Olney

| 🞺 Thursday, May 7 (Doubleheader)

. Rays at Red Sox - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, David Ross, Buster Olney

. Cardinals at Padres - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - Mike Monaco, Adam Ottavino, Todd Frazier

| 🞺 Monday, May 25 — Memorial Day

. Yankees at Royals - ESPN, 3:30 PM (ET) - Jon Sciambi, Eduardo Pérez, David Ross, Buster Olney

| 🞺 Thursday, June 11

. Mariners at Orioles - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - Kevin Brown, David Ross, Adam Ottavino, Buster Olney

| 🞺 Sunday, June 14

. Cubs at Giants - ABC, 3:00 PM (ET) - Jon Sciambi, David Ross, Buster Olney

| 🞹 Monday, June 15

. Rays at Dodgers - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - Jon Sciambi, David Ross

| 🞺 Monday, June 22

. Braves at Padres - ESPN2 to start/ESPN (JIP), 10:00 PM (ET) - Dave Flemming, Eduardo Pérez, Jessica Mendoza (Braves-Padres was the last ESPN assignment for Dave Flemming, who left the company following 16 years.)

- › Note: The Braves-Padres game started on ESPN2 due to the Men’s College World Series championship game (Oklahoma/North Carolina) on ESPN running long. ESPN joined in progress at 11:02 PM ET/8:02 PM PT in the bottom of the 4th inning.

| 🞺 Saturday, June 27

. Yankees at Red Sox - ABC, 1:00 PM (ET) - Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, David Ross, Buster Olney

| 🞺 Monday, June 29

. Rangers at Guardians - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez

| 🞺 Wednesday, July 1

. Reds at Brewers - ESPN, 8:00 PM (ET) - Jon Sciambi, David Ross, Adam Ottavino

|  🞺 Wednesday, July 8 (Doubleheader)

. Phillies at Reds - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - Karl Ravech, David Ross, Adam Ottavino, Buster Olney

. Diamondbacks at Padres - ESPN2 to start/ESPN (JIP), 10:00 PM (ET) - Roxy Bernstein, Eduardo Pérez, Jessica Mendoza

- › Note: The Diamondbacks-Padres game started on ESPN2 due to Phillies-Reds running long. ESPN joined in progress at 10:22 PM ET/7:22 PM PT.

| 🞺 Thursday, July 16 - Second-Half Opener

. Mets at Phillies - ESPN, 6:00 PM (ET) - Karl Ravech, Eduardo Peréz, Adam Ottavino, Buster Olney

- › Note: The game was originally scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, but moved up one hour due to poor air quality conditions.

| 🞹 Monday, July 20 (Doubleheader)

. Dodgers at Phillies - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, David Ross, Buster Olney

. Cardinals at Angels - ESPN2 to start/ESPN (JIP), 10:00 PM (ET) - Mike Monaco, Adam Ottavino

- › Note: Game started on ESPN2. ESPN joined in progress at 10:14 PM ET/7:14 PM PT in the top of the 1st inning.

|  🞺 Wednesday, July 22

. Tigers at Cubs - ESPN, 8:00 PM (ET) - Jon Sciambi, Eduardo Pérez, Adam Ottavino, Buster Olney

| 🞺 Monday, July 27

. Guardians at Reds - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - Roxy Bernstein, Eduardo Pérez, Todd Frazier, Buster Olney

- › Note: Postponed due to rain.

| 🞺 Thursday, July 30

. Nationals at Braves - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, Buster Olney

| 🞺 Monday, August 3

. Giants at Rangers - ESPN, 8:00 PM (ET) - Mike Monaco, David Ross, Adam Ottavino

|  🞺 Wednesday, August 5

. Pirates at Brewers - ESPN, 7:30 PM (ET) - Mike Monaco, David Ross, Adam Ottavino

| 🞺 Thursday, August 6

. Twins at Royals - ESPN, 7:30 PM (ET) - Mike Monaco, Eduardo Pérez

| 🞺 Wednesday, August 12 (Doubleheader)

. Mariners at Yankees - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, David Ross, Buster Olney (Karl Ravech’s final MLB assignment at ESPN following a 33-year run at the company.)

. Rangers at Angels - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - Mike Monaco, Doug Glanville

| 🞺 Sunday, August 16

. Cardinals at Cubs - ABC, 3:00 PM (ET) - Jon Sciambi, Eduardo Pérez, David Ross, Buster Olney

|  🞺 Monday, August 17

. Tigers at Pirates - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

| 🞺 Sunday, August 23 — MLB Little League Classic

. Braves vs. Brewers (Williamsport, PA) - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - Karl Ravech, others TBD

| 🞺 Wednesday, September 16

. Orioles at Mets - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

| 🞺 Wednesday, September 23 (Doubleheader)

. Guardians at Red Sox - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Astros at Mariners - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

- 🗒 Note: This year’s MLB on ESPN/ABC schedule is subject to change without notice. Announcer assignments will be disclosed and updated throughout the year.

‖ 🛈 Sources: ESPN Press Room (ESPN), ESPN Press Room (ABC) ‖

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2026 MLB on TBS Schedule

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| ● Thursday, January 23, 2026

Highlights:

• Coverage on TBS kicks off on Tuesday, March 31, as Cody Bellinger and the New York Yankees duel with 2025 Home Run Champion Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners at 9:30 PM ET.

• Multiple game telecasts featuring 2025 NL MVP Shohei Ohtani & reigning two-time World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers; 2025 AL MVP Aaron Judge & New York Yankees; & the defending AL Champion Toronto Blue Jays, ft. their rising star Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

• Turner Sports (TNT Sports) to broadcast the American League Division Series & American League Championship Series in 2026.

Turner Sports (TNT Sports) recently announced its game selections for the first half of the 2026 MLB regular season. MLB Tuesday, now in its fifth season, returns to serve as one of the signature sports properties during the spring and summer months. TBS will air a 30-minute pregame and postgame show for MLB Tuesday each week during the season. 

The 14-week lineup over the first half of the season has a 2025 World Series rematch, intense rivalries, international superstars, and numerous playoff contenders from around the league.

MLB Tuesday begins its 2026 campaign on Tuesday, March 31, with a matchup between baseball’s leading home run hitters from the past two years. The 2025 Home Run Champion, Cal Raleigh, and the Seattle Mariners will host 2024 Home Run Champion Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees at 9:30 PM ET.

In October, Turner Sports (TNT Sports) finishes its 53rd season of MLB with exclusive coverage of the 2026 American League Division Series, presented by Booking.com, and the 2026 American League Championship Series across its networks and platforms.

Additional highlights from the first half of the 2026 regular season schedule for MLB Tuesday include:

• On Tuesday, April 7, Rogers Centre will host a thrilling rematch of the 2025 World Series, featuring 2025 NL MVP Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and the Los Angeles Dodgers as they visit Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer, and the Toronto Blue Jays, following an iconic seven-game series between the clubs in the Fall Classic last year. (7:00 PM ET)

• The Los Angeles Dodgers will make an additional TBS appearance in May, at Houston’s Daikin Park on May 5, as they tussle with Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve, Yordan Álvarez, and the Houston Astros in an exciting matchup of star power. (8:00 PM ET)

• The Philadelphia Phillies, led by 2025 NL Home Run Leader Kyle Schwarber and eight-time All-Star Bryce Harper, have two first-half games on TBS. They will host Alex Bregman, Michael Busch, Dansby Swanson, and the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, April 14. Additionally, they welcome Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, and the San Diego Padres in a special Lou Gehrig Day matchup on Tuesday, June 2.

• One of the greatest rivalries in sports will debut in the 2026 regular season on Tuesday, April 21, as Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and the New York Yankees visit Fenway Park to compete against Trevor Story, Jarren Duran, and the Boston Red Sox.

• The Yankees will also host the AL-pennant-winning Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, May 19, travel to Cleveland to battle the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, June 9, and square off against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, June 30.

• 2025 MLB All-Star Riley Greene, alongside Kerry Carpenter, leads the Detroit Tigers squad into three more MLB Tuesday games. They will visit Truist Park on Tuesday, April 28, to face 2023 NL MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Atlanta Braves, travel to Citi Field on Tuesday, May 12, to battle five-time All-Star Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets, and then head to Daikin Park on Tuesday, June 16, to meet two-time World Series champion Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros.

• The New York Mets, bolstered by the additions of Luis Robert Jr. and Bo Bichette, play host to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, June 23.

The 2026 MLB on TBS regular season schedule is conveniently located below:

• MLB on TBS: 2026 MLB Regular Season Broadcast Schedule (All Times ET and Subject to Change) 

| 🞻 Tuesday, March 31

. Yankees at Mariners - TBS, 9:30 PM ET - Brian Anderson, Ron Darling, Jeff Francoeur

| 🞻 Tuesday, April 7

. Dodgers at Blue Jays - TBS, 7:00 PM ET - Brian Anderson, Ron Darling

| 🞻 Tuesday, April 14

. Cubs at Phillies - TBS, 6:30 PM ET - Alex Faust, Jeff Francoeur

| 🞻 Tuesday, April 21

. Yankees at Red Sox - TBS, 6:30 PM ET - Brian Anderson, Jeff Francoeur

| 🞻 Tuesday, April 28

. Tigers at Braves - TBS, 7:00 PM ET - Brian Anderson, Jeff Francoeur

| 🞻 Tuesday, May 5

. Dodgers at Astros - TBS, 8:00 PM ET - Brian Anderson, Ron Darling

| 🞻 Tuesday, May 12

. Cubs at Braves - TBS, 7:00 PM ET - Brian Anderson, Jeff Francoeur (Replaces Tigers at Mets)

| 🞻 Tuesday, May 19

. Blue Jays at Yankees - TBS, 7:00 PM ET - Brandon Gaudin, Ron Darling

| 🞻 Tuesday, May 26

. Braves at Red Sox - TBS, 6:30 PM ET - Brendan Burke, Jeff Francoeur

| 🞻 Tuesday, June 2

. Padres at Phillies - TBS, 6:30 PM ET - Brendan Burke, Ron Darling

| 🞻 Tuesday, June 9

. Yankees at Guardians - TBS, 6:30 PM ET - Brandon Gaudin, Jeff Francoeur

| 🞻 Tuesday, June 16

. Padres at Cardinals - TBS, 7:30 PM ET - Alex Faust, Ron Darling (Replaces Tigers at Astros)

| 🞻 Tuesday, June 23

. Dodgers at Twins - TBS, 8:05 PM ET - Brian Anderson, Jeff Francoeur (Replaces Cubs at Mets)

- ⏵ Note: Game was scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM ET, but delayed due to inclement weather in the Minneapolis area.

| 🞻 Tuesday, June 30

. Tigers at Yankees - TBS, 7:00 PM ET - Brian Anderson, Jeff Francoeur

 | 🞻 Tuesday, July 7

. Yankees at Rays - TBS, 6:30 PM ET - Brian Anderson, Ron Darling (except 3rd inning), Brian J. Anderson (3rd inning)

- ⏵ Note: During the third inning, Rays television analyst Brian J. Anderson replaced Ron Darling, while Darling joined the Rays’ television broadcast.

| 🞻 Tuesday, July 21

. Dodgers at Phillies - TBS, 8:00 PM ET - Alex Faust, Curtis Granderson

- ⏵ Note: Game was scheduled to start at 6:30 PM ET, but delayed due to inclement weather.

| 🞻 Tuesday, July 28

. Cubs at Cardinals - TBS, 7:30 PM ET - Brian Anderson, Jeff Francoeur, Curtis Granderson

| 🞻 Tuesday, August 4

. Dodgers at Cubs - TBS, 8:00 PM ET - Brian Anderson, Ron Darling, Jon Morosi

| 🞻 Tuesday, August 11

. Mariners at Yankees - TBS, 7:00 PM ET - Brian Anderson, Jeff Francoeur

| 🞻 Tuesday, August 18

. White Sox at Cubs - TBS, 8:00 PM ET - 

| 🞻 Tuesday, August 25

. Dodgers at Braves - TBS, 7:00 PM ET - 

| 🞻 Tuesday, September 1

TBD

| 🞻 Tuesday, September 8

TBD

| 🞻 Tuesday, September 15

TBD

| 🞻 Tuesday, September 22

TBD

|| 🛈 Source: Warner Brothers Discovery (Turner Sports) ||

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