Friday, August 7, 2026

2026 College Football on USA Network Game and Studio Commentators

Current logo used for various sports presented by USA Sports (2025-present). (Newscast Studio)


| ⏵ Friday, August 7, 2026

🟅 Highlights:
  • Ryan Leaf (analyst) joins play-by-play commentator Nate Gatter and reporter Lauren Green to form USA Sports’ lead commentary team for Pac-12 games in 2026.
  • Veteran sports commentator Ted Robinson joins former Notre Dame running back Darius Walker and reporter Dalen Cuff to create another commentary team.
  • Guy Haberman, Alex Brink, and Kate Harrison will call select games throughout the season.
  • Host Lisa Kerney teams up with nine-year NFL veteran Erik Coleman, with Walker contributing to studio shows throughout the season.

With the first season of Pac-12 football coverage on USA Sports quickly approaching, the network announced its game and studio commentators for the upcoming 2026 college football season. This roster features commentators who have personal ties to the newly reformed Pac-12 conference.

The commentary teams on USA Network are led by play-by-play commentator Nate Gatter, analyst Ryan Leaf, and sideline reporter Lauren Green. Experienced sports commentator Ted Robinson, who called Pac-12 football for over a decade, is expected to call games regularly alongside former Notre Dame star Darius Walker (analyst) and Dalen Cuff (sideline reporter).

Guy Haberman (play-by-play), who served as either a play-by-play voice or host for Pac-12 Network from 2013-24, currently serves as lead announcer for 49ers’ radio broadcasts and has worked games for NBC Sports, Fox Sports, and the Big Ten Network; former Washington State QB Alex Brink and sideline reporter Kate Harrison will also contribute to USA Sports’ coverage of the Pac-12. Their duties will include calling one game during USA’s Pac-12 tripleheader on Saturday, September 19.

Studio coverage on USA Network during the 2026 season features host Lisa Kerney and analyst Erik Coleman, who played at Washington State and later spent nearly a decade in the NFL. Darius Walker, who will primarily serve as a game analyst, will also serve as a studio analyst for select weeks during the season.

Here are the detailed profiles of USA Sports’ Pac-12 football commentators:

Nate Gatter – Play-by-Play Announcer 
Nate Gatter serves as the lead play-by-play voice for college football on Westwood One, where he also covers select NFL and college basketball games. Additionally, he hosts the pre- and postgame shows for the St. Louis Cardinals on the Cardinals Radio Network. Gatter brings his expertise to ESPN, where he calls college football, soccer, and softball matches. In 2017, he earned the prestigious Jim Nantz Award, recognizing him as the nation’s most outstanding collegiate sportscaster.

Ted Robinson – Play-by-Play Announcer
Ted Robinson served as the lead play-by-play voice for the Pac-12 Network throughout its 12-year history. He also provided radio commentary for San Francisco 49ers games from 2009 to 2018. Robinson boasts extensive experience in Major League Baseball, having called nine seasons of San Francisco Giants games. His impressive resume includes coverage of 15 Olympic Games, where he called events such as speed skating, diving, tennis, swimming, and triathlon. Robinson has established himself as a versatile play-by-play voice across the NFL, MLB, college football and basketball, Olympic sports, and major tennis tournaments including the U.S. Open, Wimbledon, and Roland Garros.

Ryan Leaf – Game Analyst
Ryan Leaf, a Hall of Famer from Washington State, led the Cougars to a remarkable 1997 season, achieving the school’s first 10-win season since 1929 and its first Rose Bowl appearance in 67 years. He garnered the title of 1997 Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year and was a Heisman Trophy finalist. Leaf concluded his collegiate career as the Pac-10’s single-season record holder for passing yards and touchdown passes, and he ranks as Washington State’s career leader in touchdown passes. Selected as the No. 2 overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers, Leaf co-hosts “The Opening Drive” with Solomon Wilcots on SiriusXM NFL Radio and calls NFL and college football games for Westwood One Sports. He has also served as a college football analyst for The CW, ESPN, and the Pac-12 Network. Drawing upon his personal experiences, Leaf works as a motivational speaker and mentor, offering advice on navigating challenging relationships, particularly in high-pressure environments.

Darius Walker – Game & Studio Analyst
Darius Walker has previously worked as a college football analyst for FOX Sports, TNT, the Mountain West Network, and NBC Sports. During his time at Notre Dame from 2004 to 2006, he set several school records as a running back and ranks fourth in Fighting Irish history for rushing yards. Walker broke Herschel Walker’s high school rushing record in Georgia and signed as an undrafted free agent with the Houston Texans in 2007.

Lauren Green – Sideline Reporter 
Lauren Green currently serves as a sideline reporter and host for the Utah Jazz, a role she has held since 2024. Previously, she worked as a sideline reporter for the Pac-12 Network and served as a track and field analyst for the Mountain West Sports Network. Green also has experience as a news and sports anchor/reporter at KOB 4 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and she competed in track at the University of Nevada.

Dalen CuffSideline Reporter
Dalen Cuff has taken on the role of studio analyst for USA Sports’ Atlantic 10 basketball coverage during the 2025-26 season. He has previously worked as a college basketball analyst for ESPN, the ACC Network, and The Field of 68. Cuff played basketball at Columbia University from 2002 to 2006.

Lisa Kerney – Studio Host
Lisa Kerney has hosted studio programming for USA Sports’ Atlantic 10 basketball coverage throughout the 2025-26 season and has been the host of the WNBA on USA Pregame Show this season. Previously, she hosted SportsCenter on ESPN and worked as a host and reporter at MLB Network and FanDuel TV. Kerney is also a former college basketball player at Lynn University.

Erik Coleman – Studio Analyst
Erik Coleman played safety for Washington State from 2000 to 2003 before being drafted in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. He enjoyed a nine-year NFL career, which included four seasons with the Jets, three with the Falcons, and two with the Lions. Coleman has contributed as a Jets analyst on SNY for postgame and studio shows and has also served as an analyst on SiriusXM NFL Radio.

You can find a summary of USA Sports’ 2026 Pac-12 football commentators below:
2026 College Football on USA Network Broadcast Talent:
Game Crews:
1. Nate Gatter, Ryan Leaf, Lauren Green
2. Ted Robinson, Darius Walker, Dalen Cuff
3. Guy Haberman, Alex Brink, Kate Harrison

Studio Team: Lisa Kerney, Erik Coleman (Darius Walker to serve as studio analyst during select weeks)

For more information about USA Network’s Pac-12 football coverage in 2026, please check out the 2026 College Football on USA Network schedule page.

| ⮞ 🛈 Sources: Versant Press Room

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2026 NFL on Fox Game and Studio Commentators

Current title branding card used for Fox Sports’ NFL broadcasts (2025-present). (YouTube)

| ⏵ Friday, August 7, 2026

🟆 Highlights:
  • Fox Sports reveals its 2026 NFL commentator roster, featuring nearly 30 collective Super Bowl titles, five gold jackets, and more than 45 Emmy Awards.
  • America’s Game of the Week’lead commentary team of Kevin BurkhardtTom BradyErin Andrews, and Tom Rinaldi begins the season in Philadelphia as Stefon Diggs and the Washington Commanders visit Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 1 (Sunday, September 13).
  • Fox NFL Sunday, America’s most-watched NFL pregame show for 32 years, is back for season number 33 with a cast exclusively made up of Pro Football Hall of Famers and Super Bowl Champions.

Fox Sports has been a leading provider of live NFL coverage for over three decades. In 2026, the acclaimed brand ‘NFL on Fox’ returns, featuring a lineup of studio and game commentators who boast nearly 30 Super Bowl champions, 45 Emmy Awards, and five gold jackets, exemplifying prestige and excellence. The 2026 NFL on Fox team was announced on Tuesday by Brad Zager, President & Executive Producer of Fox Sports.

NFL on Fox Game Coverage:
1. Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi
NFL on Fox’s lead announcing team once again features play-by-play commentator Kevin Burkhardt with analyst and seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady. Burkhardt and Brady go into their third season in the broadcast booth in 2026. On the sidelines, Burkhardt and Brady are joined by Erin Andrews, the first woman singularly honored with the Pat Summerall Award, and Tom Rinaldi, a 17-time Emmy Award winner and respected storyteller.

Burkhardt, Brady, Andrews, and Rinaldi begin their 2026 schedule of assignments with America’s Game of the Week in Week 1 on Sunday, September 13 as the Washington Commanders face the Philadelphia Eagles at 4:25 PM ET. AGOTW averaged over 25 million viewers during the 2025 season.

2. Joe Davis, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver
Emmy Award winner Joe Davis, the lead voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB on Fox, returns for his fifth full season calling games for the NFL on Fox, pairing up with three-time Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen for the third consecutive year. Pam Oliver, the longest-tenured NFL sideline reporter, again works the sidelines during her 32nd season with Fox Sports. In Week 1, Davis, Olsen, and Oliver will provide commentary for the Atlanta Falcons vs. Pittsburgh Steelers contest.

3. Adam Amin, Drew Brees, Kristina Pink
Multi-sport announcer Adam Amin gets ready to start his seventh season of NFL on Fox play-by-play duties, joined in the broadcast booth by 2026 Pro Football Hall of Famer (and Super Bowl XLIV-winning quarterback) Drew Brees and sideline reporter Kristina Pink. Amin and Brees start their first full season together as teammates. Pink is now in her 14th year at Fox Sports. In Week #1, Amin, Brees, and Pink will be at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte as the Chicago Bears face the Carolina Panthers at 1:00 PM ET on Fox.

4. Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Megan Olivi
Kenny Albert, the last remaining NFL on Fox play-by-play announcer from the network’s inaugural 1994 season, returns for his 33rd consecutive season in 2026. Albert is once again assigned Super Bowl champion and Pro Bowl linebacker Jonathan Vilma for the seventh straight year, after Vilma joined Fox Sports during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Megan Olivi joins Albert and Vilma for her third full NFL season of reporting. The trio goes to Detroit to provide commentary for Saints-Lions in Week 1 on Sunday, September 13 at 1:00 PM ET.

5. Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston, Allison Williams
Kevin Kugler is assigned a regular slate of NFL broadcasts for the seventh consecutive year, working again with three-time Super Bowl champion Daryl “Moose” Johnston, now in his 26th season at the network. Seasoned field reporter Allison Williams tags along for the second straight year. This pairing will be in Cincinnati in Week 1 as the Buccaneers battle the Bengals at 1:00 PM ET.

6. Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth, Jen Hale
Emmy Award-winning commentator, host, and reporter Chris Myers is back for his 26th season at Fox Sports and is joined by analyst and three-time Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth and five-time Emmy Award reporter Jen Hale, in her 16th year with Fox Sports. Myers, Schlereth, & Hale kick off their 2026 season at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, with the Dolphins-Raiders game in Week 1 on Sunday, September 13 at 4:25 PM ET on Fox.

NFL on Fox Rules Analysts:
Former NFL Vice Presidents of Officiating Mike Pereira and Dean Blandino return as Fox Sports’ NFL rules analysts, providing insight and experience to every game on the 2026 NFL on Fox schedule.

With 20 years of experience in football officiating, including six years as the NFL’s Vice President of Officiating and 14 years in college football, Pereira is set to return to FOX for his 16th season. 

Blandino joined FOX in 2017 following an 18-year career in the NFL, where he spent four years as Vice President of Officiating. He played a crucial role in implementing system upgrades and embracing technological advancements in league officiating.

Award-Winning NFL on Fox Studio Coverage:
Fox NFL Sunday, America’s leading NFL pregame show for 32 consecutive years (the program’s ENTIRE tenure), will return to Fox’s weekly Sunday schedule at 12:00 PM ET/9:00 AM PT, live on Fox. Longtime sports broadcaster Curt Menefee co-hosts the one-hour Sunday staple alongside four-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw. Joining Menefee and Bradshaw in the studio are three Super Bowl champions and Pro Football Hall of Famers — Michael Strahan, Rob Gronkowski, and Howie Long. Bradshaw and Long are the last two original members of the Fox NFL Sunday cast when the program debuted in 1994. NFL on Fox insider Jay Glazer, starting his 23rd season at Fox Sports, returns with a unique perspective and exclusive insights from around the league.

In 2019, the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inducted the show and its entire cast, marking it as the sole sports program to receive this prestigious recognition. Furthermore, Fox NFL Sunday has garnered over 15 Emmy Awards, achieving the title of “Outstanding Studio Show” on five separate occasions.

Celebrating its 14th year on Fox Sports platforms in 2026, Fox NFL Kickoff will again air on Sunday mornings at 11:00 AM ET on Fox, serving as the leadoff program for Fox Sports’ weekly NFL coverage every week during the regular season. Versatile sports broadcaster Charissa Thompson hosts with Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson and three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman. Furthermore, Cooper Manning and Colin Cowherd return as contributors, adding specialized segments and individual personality to each week’s shows. Insider Jay Glazer joins the team each week with analysis, insight, and perspectives from around the NFL world.

Below is the summary of the 2026 NFL on Fox game and studio commentators.
2026 NFL on Fox Broadcast Talent (Subject to Change)
Game Announcers:
1. Kevin Burkhardt/Tom Brady//Erin Andrews//Tom Rinaldi
2. Joe Davis/Greg Olsen//Pam Oliver
3. Adam Amin/Drew Brees//Kristina Pink
4. Kenny Albert/Jonathan Vilma//Megan Olivi
5. Kevin Kugler/Daryl Johnston//Allison Williams
6. Chris Myers/Mark Schlereth//Jen Hale
7. Tim Brando/Matt Millen//TBD (select games)

Rules Analysts:
Mike Pereira, Dean Blandino

Studio Crews:
Fox NFL Kickoff (Sundays, 11:00 AM ET-12:00 PM ET): Charissa Thompson (host), Charles Woodson (analyst), Julian Edelman (analyst), Cooper Manning (contributor), Colin Cowherd (contributor), Jay Glazer (insider)

Fox NFL Sunday (Sundays, 12:00 PM ET-1:00 PM ET): Curt Menefee (co-host), Terry Bradshaw (co-host), Howie Long (analyst), Michael Strahan (analyst), Rob Gronkowski (analyst), & Jay Glazer (insider)

Week 1 Schedule — Sunday, September 13
🞙 1:00 PM ET:
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. Atlanta Falcons at Pittsburgh Steelers - Joe Davis, Greg Olsen & Pam Oliver

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. Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers - Adam Amin, Drew Brees & Kristina Pink

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. New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions - Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma & Megan Olivi

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. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals - Kevin Kugler, Daryl “Moose” Johnston & Allison Williams

🞙 4:25 PM ET:

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. Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles - Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews & Tom Rinaldi

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. Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders - Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth & Jen Hale

For additional information about Fox’s 2026 NFL schedule of games, please visit the 2026 NFL on Fox Schedule page that was published earlier this year.

| ⮞ 🛈 Sources: SportsLogos.Net & Fox Sports Press Pass ||

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Sunday, August 2, 2026

MLB on Fox: On Deck | ⏵ AL Central Clash: José Ramírez and the Cleveland Guardians face off with Munetaka Murkakami and the Chicago White Sox as the two top squads from the AL Central meet on "Baseball Night in America" (or Orioles vs. Rangers or Tigers vs. Giants in select markets) | Saturday, August 8, at 7:00 PM (ET)/6:00 PM (CT) on Fox

A custom-made video showcasing this week’s Baseball Night in America on Fox games. (Tamir Moore/Canva)

Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas (#20) celebrates with his brothers following a home run blast vs. the Guardians on June 23, 2026. (Photo by Daniel Bartel/Getty Images)

| ⏵ Sunday, August 2, 2026

🟅 Highlights:
  • After Monday’s trade deadline, Fox continues its 31st MLB season with a Saturday doubleheader on August 8. The first game is Athletics vs. Red Sox at 4:00 PM ET on FS1. Later, regional coverage features Guardians vs. White Sox, Orioles vs. Rangers, and Tigers vs. Giants on Fox at 7:00 PM ET.
  • Scorching Hot Red Sox Host A’s in FS1 Matinee: Ceddanne Rafaela and the Boston Red Sox, who have flipped the script on their season, host Lawrence Butler and the Athletics on Saturday, August 8, at 4:00 PM ET on FS1.
  • Serving Up Guardians-White Sox: An important AL Central showdown takes center stage at Chicago’s Rate Field as Brayan Rocchio and the Cleveland Guardians battle Luisangel Acuña and the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, August 8, at 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT on Fox.
  • Can Rangers Get Back on Track vs. Orioles?: Corey Seager and the Texas Rangers look to regain their winning ways against Jackson Holliday and the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday, August 8, at 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT on Fox.
  • Tigers Try to Bolster Wild Card Hopes vs. Giants: Gleyber Torres and the Detroit Tigers continue their pursuit of a Wild Card berth against Willy Adames and the fading San Francisco Giants on Saturday, August 8, at 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT on Fox.

Hey y’all! Welcome in to this week’s MLB on Fox: On Deck article! We have plenty of material to review, so let’s get right into it.

Fox Sports serves up a full plate of baseball action, with four games on the Saturday schedule during a day/night doubleheader on Saturday, August 8. In the afternoon, the Athletics face off against the Red Sox at 4:00 PM ET on FS1. Then, in primetime, the American League Central division race receives national treatment as the Guardians play the White Sox at 7:00 PM ET on Fox (other regional games: Orioles vs. Rangers and Tigers vs. Giants). For more information about this week’s MLB on Fox action, please read through this week’s MLB on Fox: On Deck article.

MLB on FS1: Athletics at Red Sox — Saturday, 4:00 PM ET on FS1:
American League action is on the menu as FS1 leads off this week’s Fox Saturday Baseball doubleheader as the Athletics duel with the Red Sox on Saturday, August 8 at 4:00 PM ET.

Athletics (45-71) vs. Red Sox (64-51) — Saturday, 4:00 PM ET on FS1:
Tommy White and the slumping Athletics visit Caleb Durbin and the sizzling Boston Red Sox in a matchup featuring two teams going in completely opposite directions on Saturday, August 8, at 4:00 PM ET on FS1.

Fox Sports’ Eric Collins (play-by-play) and Tom Verducci (analyst) serve as the broadcast team for Saturday’s Athletics at Red Sox game on FS1.

This is the second series of the regular season between these two teams. Last week, the Red Sox secured a series victory over the Athletics, winning three out of four games in a series held in West Sacramento. Now, these American League teams are set to meet again, each approaching the series from different perspectives. The A’s have struggled with an unfortunate 4-14 record since the All-Star Break, while the Red Sox are enjoying an incredible turnaround, having won eight consecutive games and posting a 26-3 record over their last 29 games.

The A’s were defeated by the Cincinnati Reds, 6-5, on Thursday. Athletics 1B Tommy White collected two hits, while Athletics LF Tyler Soderstrom and Athletics C Brian Serven knocked in two runs each. Thursday marked the A’s eighth consecutive loss, as the team continues to fade further down the American League standings.

HOW ABOUT THOSE RED SOX?! The Red Sox continued their winning ways at Fenway Park Thursday, winning 12-11 in 13 innings over the visiting Chicago White Sox. Red Sox 3B Caleb Durbin’s RBI single in the bottom of the 13th inning proved to be the difference, as Boston continues to STUN the baseball world with their improbable rise to playoff contenders in the American League. Now, can Boston handle business at home against a struggling Athletics squad?

Baseball Night in America: Guardians at White Sox, Orioles at Rangers, Tigers at Giants — Saturday, 7:00 PM ET on Fox:
Baseball Night in America, Fox Sports’ signature MLB weekly primetime weekend program, delivers another night of regional action on Saturday, August 8, starting at 7:00 PM ET on Fox. Viewers will watch one of three games: the Guardians tussling with the White Sox, the Orioles encountering the Rangers in Arlington, or the Tigers matching up with the Giants in San Francisco. Which game will you get and who’s calling the action? Please read on to find out the answers.

Guardians (58-59) vs. White Sox (59-56) — Saturday, 7:00 PM ET on Fox:
Newly acquired outfielder Jo Adell and the Cleveland Guardians face off against Andrew Benintendi and the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox on “Baseball Night in America” on Saturday, August 8, at 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT on Fox.

Veteran multi-sport play-by-play announcer Adam Amin calls Guardians-White Sox alongside analysts and World Series champions Adam Wainwright and AJ Pierzynski, with Ken Rosenthal reporting from the field.

This is the third time the Guardians and White Sox have played each other this year, with the White Sox leading the season series 4-3 entering this weekend’s three-game set at Rate Field in Chicago. This series is massive for both sides, as the White Sox hold a 3 GB lead in the AL Central while the Guardians attempt to gain ground not only in the Wild Card race but the division race as well. Of course, this series comes three years after the infamous fight between Guardians 3B José Ramírez and White Sox SS Tim Anderson.

White Sox 3B Miguel Vargas is one of the breakout stars during this special year on the South Side of Chicago. If Miguel can continue to hit and produce, the fifth-year major leaguer could finish with the highest batting average of his career. The 26-year-old leads the team in slugging percentage (.471), walks (63), at-bats (420), doubles (25), runs (76), & runs batted in (67). Vargas ranks second in the American League in runs and fourth in the American League in doubles. 

Orioles (56-60) vs. Rangers (58-58) — Saturday, 7:00 PM ET on Fox:
Things are about to heat up down in the heart of Texas as Jackson Holliday and the Baltimore Orioles meet Brandon Nimmo and the Texas Rangers in a crucial series for BOTH of these American League franchises on Saturday, August 8, at 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT on Fox.

Kenny Albert (play-by-play) teams up with Hall of Famer John Smoltz (analyst) to provide commentary for Orioles-Rangers from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

It has been a while since the Orioles and Rangers faced off. The teams played a three-game series at Baltimore’s Oriole Park at Camden Yards from March 30 to April 1, with Texas winning two of the three games. This weekend, the teams will meet again, both in need of a series victory to support their postseason aspirations.

The Orioles recently completed a 3-3 homestand, going 1-2 against the Phillies and 2-1 against the Angels. They are starting a 10-game road trip, with the first stop in Arlington. Meanwhile, the Rangers have turned things around after a recent six-game losing streak, winning their last two games against the Giants at home. The Rangers are currently trailing the Astros by just 1.5 games in the AL West standings.

Keep an eye out for Rangers 3B Josh Jung during this weekend’s series. Over his last 15 games, Jung has registered 17 hits and 8 runs scored. In fact, his .294 batting average is currently 10th in Major League Baseball. Texas needs him to keep this offensive production up if the Rangers would like to get back above .500 and remain a player in the postseason race for the rest of the summer.

Tigers (56-60) vs. Giants (46-67) — Saturday, 7:00 PM ET on Fox:
Riley Greene and the Detroit Tigers continue their extended West Coast road trip against Bryce Eldridge and the subpar San Francisco Giants on Saturday, August 8, at 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM CT on Fox.

In the broadcast booth, play-by-play announcer Kevin Kugler and analyst Eric Karros will be tasked with working the Tigers-Giants matchup from Oracle Park in San Francisco.

Of course, this is a 2012 World Series rematch. As a quick personal note, the first-ever World Series that I covered as a young sports “broadcaster” was this series. I remember Sergio Romo striking out Miguel Cabrera in Game 4 to clinch San Francisco’s second World Series victory in three years. Obviously, Tigers-Giants DOESN’T carry the same amount of weight this weekend as that memorable series in October 14 years ago. In fact, this game and series really matter to only one team — the Detroit Tigers.

Last year, the Tigers swept the Giants in a three-game set at Detroit’s Comerica Park. And now, the Giants get a turn at hosting duties for this interleague matchup. Detroit is having a successful West Coast swing so far, going 5-1 after a three-game sweep versus the Athletics and a series win against the Mariners. The Giants come back home following a series loss at the hands of the Rangers in Texas. San Francisco’s playoff chances are hanging on by a thread, as they can’t afford to lose too many more games before you can stick a literal fork in them.

Tigers C Dillon Dingler is a run producer. He is currently tied for fifth in Major League Baseball with 78 RBIs alongside newly acquired Yankees 1B Luis Garcia Jr. (coming over from Washington). In fact, Dingler produced 6 RBIs in a three-game series victory over the Mariners at T-Mobile Park earlier in the week.

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 used to create these articles.

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Check out this week’s MLB on Fox and FS1 broadcast schedule and commentator assignments below 👇:
  • MLB on Fox: On Deck | MLB Broadcast Schedule & Regionalization (Fox, FS1) | Saturday, August 8, 2026 (All Times EDT and Subject to Change):
■  4:00 PM (ET) FS1:
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| 🞙 Athletics (45-71) at Boston Red Sox (64-51) — Eric Collins, Tom Verducci (called off-monitor) — FS1 |
- › ➞ Distribution: National
- › ➞ 100% of Markets Include: ALL

■  7:00 PM (ET) Fox:
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| 🞙 🔴 Cleveland Guardians (58-59) at Chicago White Sox (59-56) — Adam Amin, AJ Pierzynski, Adam Wainwright, Ken RosenthalFox |
- › ➞ Distribution: Primary (Most Stations)
- › ➞ 69% of Markets Include: Albany, Albuquerque, Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Des Moines, Fort Myers, Green Bay, Greensboro, Hartford, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Mobile, Nashville, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Providence, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Scranton, St. Louis, Tampa, Tucson & West Palm Beach

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| 🞙 🔵 Baltimore Orioles (56-60) at Texas Rangers (58-58) — Kenny Albert, John Smoltz — Fox |
- › ➞ Distribution: Regional (Select Markets) — including 🔵 Alaska
- › ➞ 22% of Markets Include: Austin, Baltimore, Dallas, Greenville, Houston, Little Rock, New Orleans, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Portland, Richmond, San Antonio, Seattle, Spokane, Tulsa & Washington D.C.

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| 🞙 🟢 Detroit Tigers (56-60) at San Francisco Giants (46-67) — Kevin Kugler, Eric Karros — Fox |
- › ➞ Distribution: Regional (Select Markets) — including 🟢 Hawaii
- › ➞ 9% of Markets Include: Detroit, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Sacramento & San Francisco

■  UPDATES:
None

Note: This week’s MLB broadcast schedule and commentator lineup on Fox and FS1 are subject to change without notice.

|| ⤍ ðŸ›ˆ Sources: SportsLogos.Net & 506 Sports ⤎ ||

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Monday, July 27, 2026

MLB on Fox: On Deck | Historic Rivalry At Wrigley Field: Ben Rice and the New York Yankees visit Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs to headline this week's "Baseball Night in America" slate (or Diamondbacks vs. Guardians in select markets) | Saturday, August 1, at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox

New York Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice (#22) watches from the dugout during a June 2026 Guardians-Yankees game. (Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

| ⏵ Monday, July 27, 2026

🟆 Highlights:
  • The month of August begins on Saturday, as Fox Sports continues its regular-season package with three games split between two windows: Twins-Mariners at 4:00 PM ET on FS1, followed by Yankees-Cubs & Diamondbacks-Guardians regional coverage at 7:00 PM ET on Fox.
  • This weekend serves as the final weekend before next Monday’s MLB Trade Deadline, as teams evaluate what they need to make a late-season push toward October baseball, plus Fox has a riveting interleague showdown from Chicago’s Wrigley Field.
  • Twins, Mariners Meet In A Pivotal Game: Kody Clemens and the Minnesota Twins (53-54) visit Julio Rodríguez and the Seattle Mariners (52-55) in a game that holds huge Wild Card implications on Saturday, August 1, at 4:00 PM ET/1:00 PM PT, live on FS1.
  • Yankees-Cubs Clash In The Windy City: Jazz Chisholm Jr. and the New York Yankees (59-46) confront Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs (59-46) in a marquee late-season interleague matchup on Saturday, August 1, at 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT, live on Fox.
  • Diamondbacks, Guardians Collide in Cleveland: Corbin Carroll leads the Arizona Diamondbacks (55-51) as they face Jose Ramírez and the Cleveland Guardians (54-53) in a matchup featuring clubs currently in Wild Card position on Saturday, August 1, at 7:00 PM ET, live on Fox.

Welcome, everyone, to this week’s edition of MLB on Fox: On Deck. Our friends over at Fox Sports will resume their 2026 regular season coverage of Major League Baseball this Saturday, August 1, with a doubleheader across FS1 and Fox. Three games are included in Fox Sports’ MLB schedule this week, and this article will guide you through each matchup as we get closer to gameday.

All six teams that Fox is planning to show this Saturday (Minnesota, Seattle, NY Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Arizona, & Cleveland) are currently in the mix for the postseason, so these individual teams have plenty to play for this upcoming weekend. With that in mind, let’s get right into it! 

● MLB on FS1 — Twins at Mariners (Saturday, August 1 at 4:00 PM ET on FS1):

On Saturday, August 1, FS1 kicks off the day’s baseball schedule with American League action. The Minnesota Twins will head to T-Mobile Park in Seattle to face off against the Seattle Mariners at 4:00 PM ET/1:00 PM PT.

Twins (54-54) vs. Mariners (52-55) — Saturday, 4:00 PM ET on FS1:
Byron Buxton and the Minnesota Twins (54-54) compete against Josh Naylor (52-55) and the Seattle Mariners with both clubs eyeing Wild Card spots above them in the standings on Saturday, August 1, at 4:00 PM ET/1:00 PM PT, on FS1.

Saturday’s Twins at Mariners broadcast team on FS1 features play-by-play commentator Connor Onion and game analyst Mark Sweeney.

The Twins have posted a 5-5 record over their last 10 games. However, Minnesota is coming off a series victory over the Athletics this weekend. On Sunday, the Twins defeated the Athletics 11-8 in the series finale, with Twins RF Kody Clemens going 3-for-5 with a pair of triples, a run batted in, and two runs scored. Minnesota is knocking on the door 🚪 for the third Wild Card spot in the American League, as they trail the Guardians by one game entering this week’s schedule of games. This series is a crucial one for Minnesota, especially against another team like Seattle that shares similar aspirations of snagging away a Wild Card spot from one of the current rightsholders.

The second half of the season has started uncertainly for the reigning AL West champions, the Mariners. Since the All-Star break, Seattle’s record is 4-6, including losses in two straight series against the Reds and Rangers. The AL West remains highly competitive, and losing games to division rivals like Texas — currently in first place — doesn’t help their position. At the same time, Seattle is aiming for a Wild Card spot in case they can’t win the division. In Monday’s series finale, the Mariners lost 7-3 to the Rangers, even though Mariners LF Randy Arozarena hit his 13th home run of the season.

● Baseball Night in America — Yankees at Cubs, Diamondbacks at Guardians (Saturday, August 1 at 7:00 PM ET on Fox):

Baseball Night in America”, Fox Sports’ longstanding weekly MLB primetime series, continues this week, Saturday, August 1, with a pair of regionalized matchups on the Fox broadcast network beginning at 7:00 PM ET. This week, viewers will watch a thrilling interleague battle between the Yankees and the Cubs or an important interleague showdown as the Diamondbacks square off against the Guardians. Please continue reading for more information about this week’s Baseball Night in America games.

Yankees (60-46) vs. Cubs (60-46) — Saturday, 7:00 PM ET on Fox:
In one of the must-see games of the year, Anthony Volpe and the New York Yankees (60-46) play Michael Busch and the Chicago Cubs (60-46) from Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, August 1, at 7:00 PM ET on Fox.

Veteran play-by-play commentator Adam Amin will call Fox’s presentation of Yankees-Cubs on Saturday, joined by a pair of World Series champions — AJ Pierzynski (2005, White Sox) and Adam Wainwright (2006, Cardinals). Emmy Award winner Ken Rosenthal reports from the field throughout the telecast.

This weekend marks the first meeting of the season between these two historic franchises. Last season, the Cubs grabbed two out of three at New York’s Yankee Stadium. Add the historic Wrigley Field to the equation, and we expect some fireworks between the Yankees and Cubs this weekend. Each club goes into this weekend’s series in pretty similar fashion. Both teams are 60-46, both teams have the top wild card in their respective league, and each team boasts storylines lengthy enough to write an entire novel on.

Watch out for Cubs CF Pete Crow-Armstrong. In a National League filled with star power, Crow-Armstrong is making a strong argument to be an MVP candidate. The 24-year-old leads the Cubs in stolen bases (26) and home runs (23). Combine his offensive production with his spectacular defensive abilities, and Shohei Ohtani may wanna watch his back because PCA is charging right at him for some MVP votes at season’s end.

Diamondbacks (55-52) vs. Guardians (55-54) — Saturday, 7:00 PM ET on Fox:
Geraldo Perdomo and the Arizona Diamondbacks (55-52) continue their road trip to the East Coast versus Steven Kwan and the Cleveland Guardians (55-54) on Saturday, August 1, at 7:00 PM ET on Fox.

Kevin Kugler (play-by-play) and Tom Verducci (analyst) provide commentary for Diamondbacks-Guardians from Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Diamondbacks and Guardians tangle for the first time this season. In 2025, Arizona took the three-game set from the Guardians, getting two wins in that particular series at Chase Field in Phoenix. This year, the Guardians get the hosting rights for this interleague duel, with both teams playing for a lot during this weekend series matchup. The Diamondbacks are tied with the Pirates for the final wild card spot in the National League, while the Guardians try to desperately hang on to a wild card spot over the American League side.

Keep an eye out for Diamondbacks 2B Ketel Marte while you watch Saturday’s Diamondbacks-Guardians game. Marte is having a great season for Arizona, as he has served as one of their most consistent and productive hitters. In fact, Marte is averaging .254 with 19 home runs, 61 runs batted in, and 106 hits.

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 used to create these articles.

Links Mentioned 🔗:

Check out this week’s MLB on Fox broadcast schedule and commentator assignments below 👇:
  • MLB on Fox: On Deck | MLB Broadcast Schedule & Regionalization (Fox, FS1) | Saturday, August 1, 2026 (All Times EDT and Subject to Change):
■  4:00 PM (ET) FS1:
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| ⚫ Minnesota Twins (54-54) at Seattle Mariners (52-55) — Connor Onion, Mark Sweeney (called off-monitor) — FS1
- › ➠ Distribution: National
- › ➠ 100% of Markets Include: ALL

■  7:00 PM (ET) Fox:
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| 🔴 New York Yankees (60-46) at Chicago Cubs (60-46)  Adam Amin, AJ Pierzynski, Adam Wainwright, Ken RosenthalFox
- › ➠ Distribution: Primary (Most Stations) | including 🔴 Alaska & 🔴 Hawaii
- › ➠ 95% of Markets Include: Albany, Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Des Moines, Detroit, Fort Myers, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Lexington, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Mobile, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, Providence, Raleigh, Richmond, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Scranton, Seattle, Spokane, St. Louis, Tampa, Tulsa, Washington D.C., West Palm Beach

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| 🔵 Arizona Diamondbacks (55-52) at Cleveland Guardians (55-54) — Kevin Kugler, Tom Verducci — Fox
- › ➠ Distribution: Regional (Select Markets)
- › ➠ 5% of Markets Include: Cleveland, Columbus, Phoenix, Tucson

🮮 UPDATES:
None

Note: This week’s MLB broadcast schedule and commentator lineup on Fox and FS1 are subject to change without notice.

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

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Monday, July 20, 2026

MLB on Fox: On Deck | Battle in Queens: National League action is on tap as Teoscár Hernandez and the Los Angeles Dodgers face Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets (or Mariners vs. Rangers in select markets) | "Baseball Night in America" | Saturday, July 25, at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox

Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (#17) observes activity from the dugout during an MLB game between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks in June 2026. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

| ⏵ Monday, July 20, 2026

🟅 Highlights:
  • Fox Saturday Baseball returns to full strength this week, as BOTH Fox and FS1 are scheduled to televise games on the same day for the first time in quite a while.
  • This week’s three-game lineup on the Fox Sports family of networks includes Padres at Marlins on FS1 (4:00 PM ET), and Dodgers at Mets and Mariners at Rangers on Fox (7:00 PM ET).
  • Marlins Swim Into National FS1 Slot: Heriberto Hernández and the upstart Miami Marlins (52-48) continue their push towards being a National League contender with a home game versus Jackson Merrill and the San Diego Padres (49-50) on Saturday, July 25, at 4:00 PM ET on FS1.
  • Dodgers, Mets Duel at Citi Field: Two National League powerhouses go toe-to-toe one more time as Freddie Freeman and the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers (63-37) visit Juan Soto and the New York Mets (42-58) on Saturday, July 25, at 7:00 PM ET on Fox.
  • What’s Good In The West?: A pair of clubs involved in the AL West battle for the top clash under the primetime lights as Luke Raley and the Seattle Mariners (50-50) battle Brandon Nimmo and the Texas Rangers (50-49) on Saturday, July 25, at 7:00 PM ET on Fox.

Welcome everyone to this week’s edition of MLB on Fox: On Deck! The second half of the 2026 season is now well underway, and this week, Fox Sports highlights several MLB clubs currently in contention for a postseason spot. “Fox Saturday Baseball” is set to broadcast its first-ever doubleheader of MLB game action since May 30, as FS1 rejoins Fox to broadcast MLB action (the World Cup altered Fox’s MLB schedule over the past few months).

Three games constitute Fox’s MLB lineup this week (Saturday, July 25, 2026). The Padres take on the Marlins at 4:00 PM ET on FS1, followed by regional coverage on “Baseball Night in America” (Dodgers-Mets or Mariners-Rangers) on Fox at 7:00 PM ET. We invite you to browse through this article for more coverage about Fox’s Saturday lineup for this week. Please comment on this article and/or reach out to me via email (tamirkmoore14@gmail.com) if you guys have any questions.

FS1 begins the “Fox Saturday Baseball” lineup this week, as the San Diego Padres square off against the Miami Marlins on Saturday, July 25, at 4:00 PM ET.

⮞ Padres (49-50) vs. Marlins (52-48) — Saturday, 4:00 PM ET on FS1:
Fernando Tatís Jr. and the San Diego Padres (49-50) compete against Xavier Edwards and the Miami Marlins (52-48) on Saturday, July 25, at 4:00 PM ET on FS1. 🎙 Fox Sports’ Eric Collins (play-by-play) and Tom Verducci (analyst) will call Padres-Marlins remotely.

Manny Machado and the Padres are in the midst of an important stretch of the season, as the team tries to put together a second-half run towards a postseason berth. The Padres are 49-50 entering this week. San Diego smacked the Royals, 19-2, on Sunday in Kansas City thanks to Padres RF Fernando Tatis Jr. and Padres CF Jackson Merrill each collecting four RBIs. With the National League West not in the cards (thanks to the Dodgers’ large division lead), San Diego aims to snag one of the three Wild Card berths. This weekend’s opponent? The Marlins. A team looking to contend for a Wild Card berth, just like the Padres. San Diego wraps up a ten-game road trip to begin the second half with this three-game set vs. the Marlins this weekend.

How about those Marlins, folks?! Nobody expected Miami to even be involved in a playoff chase this deep into the regular season, but alas, here are the Marlins making noise in late July. The Marlins enter this week tied with the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates for the final Wild Card spot in the NL. And this weekend, they host Ty France and the San Diego Padres at loanDepot Park, in a series that features two teams eyeing Wild Card position over in the National League. Special congratulations to Marlins manager Clayton McCullough and his outfit for a successful campaign thus far! 

Baseball Night in America,” Fox Sports’ weekly MLB primetime show, returns this week with two regional games on the Fox broadcast network. On Saturday, July 25, viewers can watch one of two games starting at 7:00 PM ET: the Dodgers visit the Mets at Citi Field in Queens, New York, or the Mariners battle the Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Read on for more details about Fox’s primetime schedule this week.

⮞ Dodgers (63-37) vs. Mets (42-58) — Saturday, 7:00 PM ET on Fox:
Mookie Betts and the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers (63-37), who possess the best record in the bigs, continue their nine-game road trip to start the second half of the season with this Saturday matchup against Francisco Alvarez and the New York Mets (42-58) on Saturday, July 25, at 7:00 PM ET on Fox. 🎙 Joe Davis (play-by-play), Hall of Famer John Smoltz (analyst), & Ken Rosenthal (reporter) provide commentary for Dodgers-Mets from Citi Field in Flushing, New York.

LA is on a mission to capture the club’s third consecutive World Series championship, which has not been done since Derek Jeter’s 1998-2000 New York Yankees teams. The Mets series is the final leg of a three-city, nine-game road trip for Los Angeles, as the Dodgers spend extended time playing their games in the Eastern Time Zone. The Dodgers split a doubleheader vs. the Yankees on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. In Game 1, Dodgers P Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw a complete game as the Dodgers destroyed the Yankees 8-2. In Game 2, Yankees 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead home run as New York salvaged the doubleheader with a 2-1 victory.

The 2026 season has been rather disappointing for the Mets. At 42-58, they trail the Braves by 16 games for the National League East lead and trail the Cardinals by 10 games for the third National League Wild Card position. However, they face the two-time reigning World Series champion Dodgers this weekend at Citi Field. A chance for New York to measure up to the best team in their league. The Mets, though, are fresh off a series victory in Philly over the weekend, capped off with a 6-1 win on Sunday, thanks to SS Francisco Lindor’s tremendous outing, going 3-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs.

⮞ Mariners (50-50) vs. Rangers (50-49) — Saturday, 7:00 PM ET on Fox:
Colt Emerson and the Seattle Mariners (50-50) square off against Wyatt Langford and the Texas Rangers (50-49) in this crucial American League West showdown on Saturday, July 25, at 7:00 PM ET on Fox. 🎙 Aaron Goldsmith (play-by-play) and 2005 World Series champion AJ Pierzynski (analyst) will call Mariners-Rangers from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

The Mariners start this week’s schedule of MLB games with a .500 record of 50-50. With two weeks remaining until the August 3 trade deadline, every series between now and then is vital for Seattle as they try to catch a summer sizzle 🔥 in their pursuit of back-to-back American League West division titles. The Mariners defeated the Giants, 6-3, on Sunday afternoon at T-Mobile Park behind six innings from starter Logan Gilbert, striking out 10 Giants, plus a pair of home runs from Luke Raley and Cole Young.

In recent months, the Rangers’ offense has shown signs of refinement as they battle with several clubs for the top spot in the American League West. Since May 29, the Rangers have slashed .264/.330/.434, with Texas leading the AL in on-base percentage, second in batting average, and third in slugging percentage. Despite that, Texas looks to turn the page following a series loss in Atlanta to the Braves, dropping two of three in that three-game series. On Sunday, the Braves defeated the Rangers 8-5, with the Rangers’ offense going 3-for-9 with runners in scoring position (RISP). 

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 used to create these articles.

Links Mentioned 🔗:

Check out this week’s MLB on Fox broadcast schedule and commentator assignments below 👇:
  • MLB on Fox: On Deck | MLB Broadcast Schedule & Regionalization (Fox, FS1) | Saturday, July 25, 2026 (All Times EDT and Subject to Change):
4:00 PM (ET) FS1:
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| ⬤ San Diego Padres at Miami Marlins — Eric Collins, Tom Verducci (called off-monitor) — FS1
- ➠ Distribution: National
- ➠ 100% of Markets Include: ALL

7:00 PM (ET) Fox:
🆚
| 🔴 Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets — Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken RosenthalFox
- ➠ Distribution: Primary (Most Stations) — including 🔴 Hawaii
- ➠ 85% of Markets Include: Albany, Albuquerque, Atlanta, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Denver, Des Moines, Detroit, Fort Myers, Fresno, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Mobile, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, Norfolk, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Providence, Raleigh, Richmond, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Scranton, St. Louis, Tampa, Tucson, Tulsa, Washington D.C. & West Palm Beach

🆚
| 🔵 Seattle Mariners at Texas Rangers — Aaron Goldsmith, AJ Pierzynski — Fox
- ➠ Distribution: Regional (Select Markets) — including 🔵 Alaska
- ➠ 15% of Markets Include: Austin, Dallas, Houston, Little Rock, Portland, San Antonio, Seattle & Spokane

🮮 UPDATES:
None

✱ Note: This week’s MLB broadcast schedule and commentator lineup on Fox and FS1 are subject to change without notice.

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

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