"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."
Aside from his regional work with the Boston Red Sox, Monaco has been utilized by ESPN on coverage of various events since he signed with the company in 2019.
"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.”