Overview
- Mike Tirico told Variety he will not call NBC’s Sunday night MLB package, saying he has never called a baseball game and his plate is too full.
- NBC has not announced its broadcast team for the new package as planning continues.
- Industry reports identify Fox Sports’ Jason Benetti as the reported top choice for lead play-by-play, with ESPN/Orioles voice Kevin Brown also reported as a candidate.
- Front Office Sports reported NBC is close to a deal with Clayton Kershaw for a studio role, a move that has not been announced by the network.
- NBC returns to MLB with the Sunday night package previously held by ESPN, plus Peacock’s Sunday Morning Leadoff games and coverage of the wild-card round.