"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."
"The network also adds former pitcher Adam Ottavino as both a game and studio analyst, continuing a relationship that began with guest appearances in recent years."
Jessica Mendoza joined ESPN in 2007 and in 2015, became the first woman to serve as an analyst for MLB, Little League World Series, and softball games.
"I absolutely want to understand different cultures and people. You can do that within your own community, but you can also try to see it as much as possible globally."
"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”