Mariners and Astros Clash in Crucial August Showdown
The Seattle Mariners host the Houston Astros on Sunday, August 16, in a game that could shape the AL West race and wild‑card race, broadcast live on NBC and Peacock.
Aug 16, 2026
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Astros and Padres Lock Horns in High-Stakes Sunday Night Baseball
The upcoming Sunday Night Baseball broadcast on NBC and Peacock features a crucial August 9 showdown between the Houston Astros and San Diego Padres, with key players like Yordan Alvarez, Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. battling for positioning.
Aug 9, 2026
Red Sox vs. Dodgers Clash in Prime-Time MLB Showdown
The Dodgers, defending champions, host the Red Sox at Dodger Stadium, with NBC and Peacock handling the broadcast and a host of star players set to feature.
Aug 2, 2026
MLB Broadcasters Weigh Automated Strike System and Future Amid Labor Uncertainty
Five play‑by‑play voices discuss the Automated Ball‑Strike Challenge System, their limited access to teams, and the potential impact of a 2027 work stoppage on baseball.
Jul 31, 2026
Red Sox Set for Showdown with Dodgers at Dodger Stadium
The Boston Red Sox will meet the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, August 2, in a high‑stakes interleague game broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
Jul 31, 2026
Week 0 Kickoff: Scandals, Sponsorships, and Playoff Hopes Shape the Upcoming College Football Season
A month before the season begins, college football’s Week 0 will open with a historic game in Dublin, while sponsor patches, coaching upheavals, and international storylines add layers of intrigue.
Jul 29, 2026
Joey Votto’s Analyst Debut Shines on NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball
Joey Votto made his first appearance as an analyst on NBC's Sunday Night Baseball during the Phillies' 11‑4 victory over the Yankees, offering seasoned commentary and engaging banter with his colleagues.
Jul 28, 2026
Connor Onion Takes Over Fox Sports’ College Football Spotlight
Fox Sports appoints Connor Onion as its new No. 2 college football voice, pairing him with analyst Robert Griffin III while veteran Jason Benetti moves to NBC.
Jul 27, 2026
Fox Sports reshuffles its college football broadcast team ahead of new season
A recent personnel shift at Fox Sports sees Connor Onion ascend to the network’s second‑tier college football play‑by‑play seat, teaming with former NFL quarterback turned analyst Robert Griffin III. Meanwhile, veteran announcer Jason Benetti departs for NBC, where he will lead the network’s MLB coverage. The moves come as Fox Sports maintains its top‑tier duo of Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt, and as Griffin reflects on the mentorship he received from Benetti.
Jul 27, 2026
Dodgers and Yankees Set for Prime-Time Showdown at Yankee Stadium
The Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the New York Yankees in a much-anticipated Sunday Night Baseball broadcast, featuring a star-studded commentary team and a matchup that could preview a future World Series.
Jul 25, 2026
Joey Votto Makes TV Analyst Debut on NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball
Joey Votto, the 2010 National League Most Valuable Player and longtime Cincinnati Reds star, makes his national television debut as a baseball analyst on NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball, bringing a hitter’s insight to the pregame show and game commentary.
Jul 24, 2026
Tigers’ Anti‑Bunting Approach Stands Out in a League on the Rise
Despite a league‑wide uptick in bunting, the Detroit Tigers have attempted only eight sacrifice bunts this season, a fraction of the league average, and have yet to record a bunt hit.
Jul 23, 2026
NBC Sports’ Star‑Spangled Sunday Features a High‑Stakes Padres‑Dodgers Clash
On July 5, NBC Sports will air 15 MLB games, headlined by a live Sunday Night Baseball showdown between the Padres and the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
Jul 5, 2026
NBC Universal to air all 15 MLB games in a historic Sunday broadcast
NBC Universal will broadcast every Major League Baseball game on Sunday, marking a milestone in sports media coverage.
Jul 4, 2026
NBC Universal to Broadcast All 15 MLB Games Nationally for First Time
NBC Universal will present every game on the MLB schedule this Sunday, marking the first media company to broadcast all games without blackout restrictions.
Jul 4, 2026
NBC Universal to Air All 15 MLB Games in Historic Sunday Broadcast
NBC Universal will broadcast every Major League Baseball game on a single Sunday, the first time a media company has presented the entire schedule, with nationwide availability and innovative multi‑view streaming on Peacock.
Jul 4, 2026
NBC to Air All 15 MLB Games in Historic Sunday Broadcast
NBC will present every Major League Baseball game scheduled for a single Sunday, marking the first time a media company has aired an entire slate of games on the same day.
Jul 3, 2026
NBC to Air Every MLB Game on a Single Sunday
NBC will broadcast all 15 MLB games on a single Sunday, the first time a media company has shown every game without blackout restrictions, offering nationwide access via Peacock and NBCSN
Jul 3, 2026
NBC to Broadcast All 15 MLB Games in Landmark Sunday Doubleheader
For the first time a single media company will air every scheduled Major League Baseball game on a single Sunday, offering nationwide coverage without regional blackouts and a novel four‑box presentation on Peacock
Jul 3, 2026
Yankees vs Red Sox Return to NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball After 30 Years
The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are set to meet on Sunday Night Baseball this Sunday, broadcasting live on NBC and its streaming platform Peacock. The showdown will take place at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 28 at 7 p.m. Eastern Time, reviving a storied rivalry that hasn't been featured on the network in three decades.
Jun 28, 2026
Mike Tirico Eyes Baseball Broadcast Debut Amid NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball Deal
Mike Tirico has built a legendary career across multiple sports, yet baseball has remained untouched. With NBC's new Sunday Night Baseball agreement, the network may finally give the Detroit native a chance to step behind the microphone for the diamond.
Jun 26, 2026
Mike Tirico’s Long‑Awaited Dream of Calling a Baseball Game
After 35 years of covering every major U.S. sports event, Mike Tirico reveals his desire to add baseball to his résumé, sparked by NBC's new Sunday Night Baseball deal and his lifelong love of the Detroit Tigers.
Jun 26, 2026
Mike Tirico’s Baseball Dream: From Detroit Tigers Fan to Potential Play‑by‑Play Voice
Veteran broadcaster Mike Tirico, celebrated for his work on the NFL, Olympics and other major sports, has never called a baseball game but hopes to bring his seasoned voice to NBC's upcoming MLB broadcasts, rooted in a lifelong passion for the Detroit Tigers.
Jun 26, 2026
Anthony Rizzo’s Leap from Player to NBC’s Broadcast Booth
In his debut season with NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball, former All‑Star Anthony Rizzo brings a player’s perspective and fearless curiosity to the broadcast booth, drawing acclaim from Bob Costas, Jason Benetti and a host of baseball legends.
Jun 26, 2026