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NBC Sports Local MLB Analyst Approach Could Be a Game Changer for All Networks
"If this concept proves successful in year one of NBC Sports’ return to Major League Baseball coverage, it could create one of the most significant ripple effects in sports broadcasting."
NBC Sports MLB Opening Day Doubleheader Delivers Record Audience
"The March 26 doubleheader averaged 2.7 million viewers across NBC and Peacock."
NBC Sports Names Local Analyst Roster for Opening Day Double Header
"The Opening Day presentation, which NBC Sports is branding as a marquee showcase event, will air across both NBC and Peacock beginning at 1 p.m. ET."
Matt Vasgersian Reportedly Tabbed as NBC and Netflix Opening Day Play by Play
"NBC selected Vasgersian to handle play-by-play duties for its Opening Day telecast when the New York Mets visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 26."
Bob Costas Considers His Role at NBC Sports More “Show Pony” and Not “Workhorse”
"This gives me a chance to hit some grace notes and tie the proper ribbon around it and feel good about the closing chapter."
How NBC Is Proving Nostalgia Still Works — If You Use It Right in Music Radio
Tapping into heritage talent in your market can make a giant difference in how your station is perceived.
NBC Sports Reportedly Close To Signing Clayton Kershaw, Joey Votto, Anthony Rizzo for MLB Coverage
"MLB and NBCUniversal announced a three-year media rights agreement in November."
Bob Costas’ NBC Sports Return for ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ May Last Past 2026
"I think I’ll be a contributor. As long as I’m upright and haven’t lost my fastball completely, I’ll be a contributor as long as I have something to contribute."
Jason Benetti Reportedly the Leading Candidate for NBC Sports Lead MLB Play-By-Play Role
"Benetti, currently a versatile voice at FOX Sports, has previously called MLB games for NBC’s Peacock streaming service on Sunday mornings."
NBC Sports President Rick Cordella: We’re Already Looking at Long Term Plans for MLB Package
"Whenever you do these deals and become an incumbent, it really puts you in the pole position to sort of look ahead and do many other deals into the future.”