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ESPN “Sunday Night Baseball” Draws its Second-Largest Audience of Season

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ESPN “Sunday Night Baseball” on September 25 – Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees – Draws its Second-Largest Audience of Season
The game across the ESPN and ESPN2 telecasts averaged 2,203,000 viewers prior to the rain delay, peaking with 2,770,000 viewers in the 7:45-8 p.m. ET quarter hour during Aaron Judge’s at bat.
[via press release from ESPN]
ESPN “Sunday Night Baseball” on September 25 – Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees – Draws its Second-Largest Audience of Season

Most-Watched September Edition of Sunday Night Baseball Since 2010

Up 47 Percent vs. Last Year’s Comparable Red Sox vs. Yankees Game

ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Taco Bell on September 25 – the New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 2-0 – delivered its second-largest audience of the season, according to Nielsen.

The game across the ESPN and ESPN2 telecasts averaged 2,203,000 viewers prior to the rain delay, peaking with 2,770,000 viewers in the 7:45-8 p.m. ET quarter hour during Aaron Judge’s at bat.

It is the most-watched September edition of Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Taco Bell since September 26, 2010 – also a Yankees vs. Red Sox game, which averaged 2,630,000 viewers.

Additionally, viewership was up 47 percent from last year’s comparable Red Sox vs. Yankees game telecast.

The KayRod Cast on ESPN2 contributed an average of 243,000 viewers, making it the third-most watched KayRod Cast of the season.

Viewership for the September 25 game only trails the Red Sox vs. Yankees matchup on April 10, which averaged 2,487,000 viewers.

The season finale of Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Taco Bell airs October 2, at 7 p.m. as the New York Mets visit the defending World Series Champion Atlanta Braves in a matchup of significant MLB Wild Card Series implications. The 2022 MLB Wild Card Series airs exclusively on ESPN platforms, beginning Friday, October 7.

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Boston Red Sox Victory Over New York Yankees on “Sunday Night Baseball” Delivered

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Boston Red Sox Victory Over New York Yankees on “Sunday Night Baseball” Delivered 2,175,000 Viewers Across ESPN and ESPN2
Viewership for the telecasts was up 11 percent from the same matchup last year and up 24 percent from last season’s Yankees vs. Red Sox three-game average.
[via press release from ESPN]
Boston Red Sox Victory Over New York Yankees on “Sunday Night Baseball” Delivered 2,175,000 Viewers across ESPN and ESPN2

· Viewership for Rivalry Game Up 11 Percent from Same Matchup Last Year

· Telecasts Peaked with 2,750,000 Viewers from 9:45-10 p.m. ET

The Boston Red Sox victory over the New York Yankees on the July 10 edition of Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Taco Bell averaged 2,175,000 viewers across ESPN and ESPN2, according to Nielsen. Viewership for the telecasts was up 11 percent from the same matchup last year and up 24 percent from last season’s Yankees vs. Red Sox three-game average.

Sunday’s game telecast peaked with 2,750,000 viewers from 9:45-10 p.m. ET. It was the second-most watched edition of Sunday Night Baseball this season, trailing only the opening weekend telecast of the same matchup – Red Sox vs. Yankees – on April 10.

Sunday Night Baseball airs at 7 p.m. ET throughout the regular season. ESPN’s innovative baseball coverage has continued with first-of-its-kind, regular in-game player conversations during the telecast. Alex Verdugo was featured on July 10. Karl Ravech, the voice of Sunday Night Baseball, is joined by analysts Eduardo Perez and World Series Champion David Cone with Buster Olney reporting.

KayRod Cast, the Sunday Night Baseball alternate presentation on ESPN2, airs select Sundays throughout the season. The telecast is hosted by iconic New York sports voice Michael Kay and World Series Champion Alex Rodriguez. The presentation includes special, high-profile guest appearances. Billy Crystal and Roger Clemens were among the guests this past week.

Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown precedes Sunday Night Baseball at 6 p.m. Sunday Night Baseball also airs on ESPN Radio and ESPN Deportes.

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ESPN “Sunday Night Baseball” Viewership Up Four Percent from 2021

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ESPN “Sunday Night Baseball” Viewership Up Four Percent from 2021
Through five weeks, ESPN’s exclusive, national MLB game of the week is averaging 1,730,000 viewers.
[via press release from ESPN]
ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Viewership Up Four Percent From 2021

Exclusive, National Major League Baseball Game of the Week Averaging 1,730,000 Viewers

ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball viewership is up four percent from the same time last year, according to Nielsen. Through five weeks, ESPN’s exclusive, national MLB game of the week is averaging 1,730,000 viewers. Additionally, this season’s Sunday Night Baseball viewership is up 40 percent from the 2020 full season average.

The May 8 telecast, in which the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-1, averaged 1,781,000 viewers, up two percent from the comparable game last season (Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves). The telecast peaked with 2,163,321 viewers from 8-8:15 p.m.

Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Taco Bell continues on May 15, at 7 p.m. ET when the San Francisco Giants visit the St. Louis Cardinals. Cardinals center fielder Harrison Bader is expected to be mic’d up for a live, in-game interview with the broadcast team of play-by-play voice Karl Ravech, analysts Eduardo Perez and David Cone and reporter Buster Olney. Bader was nominated to be mic’d up by Justin Turner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. ESPN has mic’d up a player for live, in-game interviews in all of its MLB telecasts in 2022.

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Ahmed Fareed Named Host of “MLB Sunday Leadoff” on Peacock

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Ahmed Fareed Named Host of “MLB Sunday Leadoff” on Peacock
“Baseball has so much going for it. The current talent level of the players coupled with the sports’ deep tradition makes for a truly one-of-a-kind experience,” said Fareed.
[via press release from NBC Sports]
AHMED FAREED NAMED HOST OF “MLB SUNDAY LEADOFF” ON PEACOCK

MLB Sunday Leadoff Begins May 8 with Boston Red Sox Hosting Chicago White Sox from Fenway Park at 11:30 a.m. ET on Peacock and NBC; Pregame Coverage Starts at 11 a.m. ET on Peacock

Fareed to Work at Two of Sports’ Most Iconic Venues on Weekend of May 7-8 as Part of NBC Sports’ Kentucky Derby Coverage on Sat., May 7 at and Sun., May 8 at Fenway Park

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 26, 2022 – NBC Sports’ Ahmed Fareed will host “MLB Sunday Leadoff,” Peacock’s exclusive Sunday morning Major League Baseball package, it was announced today.

Beginning on May 8 with White Sox vs. Red Sox at Fenway Park at 11:30 a.m. ET (pregame at 11 a.m. ET), Peacock will live stream an NBC Sports-produced baseball game for 18 consecutive weeks, with start times for the first six Sunday games at 11:30 a.m. ET and the following 12 Sunday games beginning at Noon ET. Each game will feature NBC Sports-produced pregame and post-game shows on Peacock. White Sox-Red Sox will also be simulcast on the NBC broadcast network beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Fareed has an extensive baseball background, serving as a host and reporter for NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California from 2013-18, covering MLB’s San Francisco Giants and Oakland A’s. He also served as an anchor and reporter for Giants Pregame Live and Giants Postgame Live. Prior to joining NBC Sports Bay Area, Fareed hosted MLB Network’s news and highlight show, Quick Pitch, for two years.

“Baseball has so much going for it. The current talent level of the players coupled with the sports’ deep tradition makes for a truly one-of-a-kind experience,” said Fareed. “I’m beyond excited for the opportunity to celebrate the sport with fans every Sunday.”

“Having served as the lead baseball commentator in the Bay Area for six years, Ahmed’s experience and extraordinary passion for the game make him the perfect candidate to host MLB Sunday Leadoff,” said Sam Flood, NBC Sports Executive Producer.

On the weekend of May 7-8, Fareed will broadcast from two of sports’ most iconic venues: Churchill Downs and Fenway Park, as he will also work on NBC Sports’ coverage of the 148th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 7 (2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock).

Since March 2019, Fareed has served as a host and reporter on a variety of properties across NBC Sports’ portfolio, including Triple Crown horse racing, Premier League and rugby. Additionally, Fareed hosted 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics coverage on USA Network, marking his third assignment for NBC Olympics.

On each of the 18 Sundays that Peacock presents a game, it will be scheduled as the exclusive home of live MLB action until 1:30 p.m. ET that day, when the remainder of the day’s schedule will begin. Peacock will also be the exclusive home of the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game – featuring top minor league prospects – which will be played during All-Star Week in July at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Peacock’s expansive programming features live sports coverage including Sunday Night Football, Olympic Games, Premier League, Notre Dame Football, NTT IndyCar Series, and much more. Peacock Originals streaming now include Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure, Meddling, Picabo, and American Rockstars. Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel which streams Peacock Original Brother from Another and staples like The Dan Patrick Show, Pro Football Talk Live, and The Rich Eisen Show.

2022 MLB Sunday Leadoff on Peacock Game Schedule

Date Time Matchup
May 8 11:30 a.m. ET Chicago White Sox at Boston Red Sox
May 15 11:30 a.m. ET San Diego Padres at Atlanta Braves
May 22 11:30 a.m. ET St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates
May 29 11:30 a.m. ET San Francisco Giants at Cincinnati Reds
June 5 11:30 a.m. ET Detroit Tigers at New York Yankees
June 12 11:30 a.m. ET Oakland Athletics at Cleveland Guardians
June 19 Noon ET Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals
June 26 Noon ET New York Mets at Miami Marlins
July 3 Noon ET Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers
July 10 Noon ET Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles
July 17 Noon ET Kansas City Royals at Toronto Blue Jays
July 24 Noon ET Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies
July 31 Noon ET Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays
August 7 Noon ET Houston Astros at Cleveland Guardians
August 14 Noon ET San Diego Padres at Washington Nationals
August 21 Noon ET Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians
August 28 Noon ET Los Angeles Dodgers at Miami Marlins
September 4 Noon ET Toronto Blue Jays at Pittsburgh Pirates

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Play Ball! 2022 ESPN “Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Taco Bell” Schedule Opens April 10

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Play Ball! 2022 ESPN “Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Taco Bell” Schedule Opens April 10 with Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees
The franchise enters its 33rd season as the exclusive, national Major League Baseball game of the week.
[via press release from ESPN]
Play Ball! 2022 ESPN “Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Taco Bell” Schedule Opens April 10 with Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees

New Booth: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, David Cone with Buster Olney

Making Multi-platform Contributions

Alex Rodriguez and Michael Kay Team Up for Alternate Presentations to Debut on April 10

ESPN today announced its 2022 Sunday Night Baseball presented by Taco Bell schedule, which begins on April 10, as the New York Yankees and Aaron Judge host their archrivals, the Boston Red Sox and Xander Bogaerts. The Sunday Night Baseball franchise enters its 33rd season as the exclusive, national Major League Baseball game of the week. The Sunday Night Baseball game generally airs at 7 p.m. ET and is available on ESPN, ESPN Radio (with Jon “Boog” Sciambi and Doug Glanville), ESPN Deportes and the ESPN App. Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown precedes the game each week at 6 p.m. on ESPN.

In January, ESPN announced its new broadcast team for Sunday Night Baseball, comprised of Karl Ravech (play-by-play), Eduardo Perez (analyst) and five-time World Series Champion David Cone (analyst). Senior MLB Insider Buster Olney will also return for his 12th season as a multi-platform contributor to Sunday Night Baseball.

As previously announced, World Series Champion and three-time M.V.P. Alex Rodriguez and Michael Kay are joining forces for a special alternate presentation to air on ESPN2 alongside the traditional game broadcast on select Sundays. The duo will debut on April 10 for coverage of the Red Sox vs. Yankees game. The full alternate presentation schedule will be announced soon

Schedule highlights:

· Archrivals: New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox collide at Yankee Stadium on April 10 and at Fenway Park on July 10;

· Three appearances thus far by the New York Yankees and Aaron Judge, and the Philadelphia Phillies and Bryce Harper;

· Two Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets rivalry games: May 1 and May 29;

· 2022 MLB Little League Classic presented by GEICO from Williamsport, Pa. – home of the Little League World Series – to include the first appearances by the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles in this game;

· Defending World Series Champion Atlanta Braves in action week two against the San Diego Padres;

· A dozen MLB Clubs already scheduled for Sunday Night Baseball in the first several game selections.

Sunday Night Baseball schedule:
Date Game
April 10 Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees
April 17 Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres
April 24 Milwaukee Brewers vs. Philadelphia Phillies
May 1 Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets
May 8 Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs
May 15 San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals
May 22 Chicago White Sox vs. New York Yankees
May 29 Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets*
June 5 TBD
June 12 TBD
June 19 TBD
June 26 TBD
July 3 St. Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies
July 10 New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox
July 17 TBD
July 24 TBD
July 31 TBD
August 7 TBD
August 14 TBD
August 21 MLB Little League Classic presented by GEICO: Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles
August 28 TBD
September 4 TBD
September 11 TBD
September 18 TBD
September 25 TBD
*Airs on ESPN2

Game selections for dates listed as “TBD” will be determined up to two weeks prior.

In addition, ESPN will exclusively televise several MLB games throughout the season, including the second-half opener on Thursday, July 21, when the Los Angeles Dodgers host their rivals, the San Francisco Giants at 10 p.m. ET. The game will serve as the first national game following the 2022 MLB All-Star break. More exclusive games will be selected in the coming weeks.

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ESPN Unveils New “Sunday Night Baseball” Strategy as First Year of MLB Rights Extension Begins

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ESPN Unveils New “Sunday Night Baseball” Strategy as First Year of MLB Rights Extension Begins
ESPN has reached a multi-year agreement with five-time World Series Champion and former Cy Young Award winner David Cone.
[via press release from ESPN]
ESPN Unveils New “Sunday Night Baseball” Strategy as First Year of MLB Rights Extension Begins

Five-time World Series Champion and Cy Young Award Winner David Cone Joins ESPN, Teams Up with Fourth-ever SNB Play-by-Play Voice Karl Ravech and Analyst Eduardo Perez to Form New Booth

Three-time M.V.P. and World Series Champion Alex Rodriguez Joins Veteran Commentator Michael Kay for Eight Sunday Night Baseball with Kay-Rod Special Presentations on ESPN2, Plus Additional Exclusive Game Broadcasts

Sunday Night Baseball with Kay-Rod Continues Longstanding Tradition of ESPN Creating Unique Alternate Presentations across Sports Dating Back to 2006

ESPN today announced its new coverage strategy for Sunday Night Baseball – the exclusive, national Major League Baseball game of the week – as it begins the first year of a long-term MLB rights extension. ESPN has reached a multi-year agreement with five-time World Series Champion and former Cy Young Award winner David Cone. The veteran pitcher and YES Network analyst will team up with Karl Ravech, who becomes just the fourth-ever Sunday Night Baseball play-by-play voice, as well as veteran analyst, player and coach Eduardo Perez, to form the new Sunday Night Baseball broadcast booth.

For both Ravech and Perez, the new roles are part of long-term contract extensions with ESPN. Along with Cone, the trio will call the premier MLB regular-season broadcast package – ESPN’s 25 Sunday Night Baseball telecasts – as well as additional exclusive games during the season, including MLB Opening Night.

Alex Rodriguez and Michael Kay Join Forces for Sunday Night Baseball with Kay-Rod

Special Presentations

As part of ESPN’s overall Sunday Night Baseball coverage strategy, it’s launching Sunday Night Baseball with Kay-Rod – a special viewing presentation to air on ESPN2 alongside the traditional ESPN game telecast for eight Sunday Night Baseball games. The presentations will feature World Series Champion and analyst Alex Rodriguez and YES Network play-by-play voice and ESPN Radio host Michael Kay. Rodriguez, who hit 696 home runs and won three M.V.P. awards in his storied career, has also reached a multi-year contract extension with ESPN and returns for his fifth season as an analyst.

The eight Sunday Night Baseball with Kay-Rod presentations on ESPN2 will coincide with ESPN’s highest-profile rivalry games, including the New York Yankees vs. the Boston Red Sox. In addition to discussion and analysis, the telecasts will integrate fantasy baseball, predictive analytics and special guests tied to the game.

Rodriguez and Kay will appear on site for select games, while appearing live from their home studios for other games. Rodriguez and Kay will also serve as ESPN’s main broadcast team for two exclusive ESPN MLB regular-season games. Sunday Night Baseball with Kay-Rod is the latest in ESPN’s long, multi-platform history of special viewing presentations dating back to 2006 across its MLB, NBA, College Football, College Basketball, NFL and Little League properties, among others.

Norby Williamson, ESPN Executive Vice President & Executive Editor, Production:

“As we begin our next chapter of baseball coverage, we aim to maximize the value of this new rights agreement by prioritizing innovation and compelling storytelling. We welcome David Cone to ESPN and believe he and Eduardo Perez will offer a master class in contemporary analysis, including Statcast-driven data and discussion. Karl Ravech, who has been our “Mr. Baseball” for three decades, will lead the booth with the command and credibility that he’s displayed throughout his career. I’m equally excited for the duo of Alex Rodriguez and Michael Kay to team up and offer fans a new, engaging experience. The innovative Sunday Night Baseball with Kay-Rod presentations will be informative and entertaining and play a crucial role in our overall Sunday Night Baseball content offerings. We’re grateful for the collaboration with the YES Network and look forward to starting the 2022 season.”

If the MLB Wild Card Series returns in 2022, the event will be fully exclusive to ESPN platforms and both new commentator teams will contribute to coverage.

The reporting trio of ESPN senior MLB insider Buster Olney, senior writer Marly Rivera and analyst and 2022 BBWAA Career Excellence Award winner Tim Kurkjian, will make regular contributions to ESPN’s overall baseball coverage on Sundays, including on Sunday Night Baseball, Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown, BBTN Live on ESPN digital platforms, and ESPN Radio’s Sunday Night Baseball broadcasts.

Ravech and Perez at ESPN

Ravech, who joined ESPN in 1993, has led ESPN’s cross-platform baseball coverage for nearly 30 years. In recent years, Ravech has served as the lead play-by-play commentator for ESPN’s non-Sunday Night Baseball game coverage, the Home Run Derby, Little League Baseball World Series, the Men’s College Baseball World Series as well as contributing to Men’s College Basketball. Perez, who was at ESPN from 2006-2010 before returning in 2014, has served as one of ESPN’s premier baseball analysts. He has regularly teamed with Ravech on the aforementioned baseball events, as well as Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown. For more about Ravech and Perez, visit ESPN Press Room.

Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown Hits the Road

Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown, will hit the road in 2022 for a dozen on-site pre-game shows leading into Sunday Night Baseball. Karl Ravech will continue to host Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown on the road. Ravech will be joined by ESPN’s deep roster of MLB analysts and reporters, including Jessica Mendoza, Eduardo Perez, David Cone, Marly Rivera, Doug Glanville, Buster Olney, Tim Kurkjian, Jeff Passan and Jesse Rogers.

ESPN Radio will document the 2022 Major League Baseball season, including on Sunday Night Baseball and culminating with its 25th World Series. Jon “Boog” Sciambi will enter his 13th season as ESPN Radio’s Sunday Night Baseball play-by-play voice. ESPN analyst Doug Glanville will join the ESPN Radio team for his first season as analyst, teaming up with Sciambi. Coverage will also include reports from Marly Rivera, Buster Olney and Tim Kurkjian.

Baseball Tonight’s digital pregame show, BBTN Live, will return for its third season, previewing the highest-profile Sunday Night Baseball games. The team of host Gary Striewski, The Undefeated’s Clinton Yates and baseball writer Joon Lee will provide commentary. BBTN Live is available on ESPN’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram platforms generally 30 minutes prior to the game.

The 2022 Sunday Night Baseball schedules for ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Radio and ESPN Deportes will be announced in the coming weeks.

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ESPN’s 2021 Season of “Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Taco Bell” Up 18 Percent

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ESPN’s 2021 Season of “Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Taco Bell” Up 18 Percent in Viewership from 2020
The franchise saw significant growth in the coveted 18-34 demos compared to last year.
[via press release from ESPN]
ESPN’s 2021 Season of “Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Taco Bell” Up 18 Percent in Viewership from 2020

· Significant Growth in All Key Demos Compared to 2020

· Double-digit Increases from 2019 in Coveted 18-34 Demos

ESPN’s viewership for the 2021 season of Sunday Night Baseball presented by Taco Bell was up 18 percent from 2020, according to Nielsen. Sunday Night Baseball averaged 1,456,000 viewers across its 24 telecasts.

This year marked the 32nd season of ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball – the exclusive, national Major League Baseball game of the week. The franchise saw significant growth in the coveted 18-34 demos compared to last year, including:

· Women 18-34: up 43 percent;

· People 18-34: up 25 percent;

· Men 18-34: up 17 percent.

Sunday Night Baseball viewership for 2021 was also up double-digits from 2020 among Women 18+ (20 percent), Women 18-49 (16 percent), People 12-24 (20 percent), People 18-49 (12 percent), People 12-17 (11 Percent) and People 18+ (18 percent).

In addition, ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball saw double-digit gains across the 18-34 demographic when compared to the 2019 season:

· Women 18-34: up 19 percent;

· People 18-34: up 13 percent;

· Men 18-34: up 11 percent.

ESPN’s MLB coverage continues with Postseason Impact Games this week, followed by its exclusive telecast of the American League Wild Card Game presented by Hankook Tire on Tuesday, October 5. ESPN will also exclusively televise any and all tiebreaker games. The Sunday Night Baseball team of Matt Vasgersian, analyst and World Series Champion Alex Rodriguez and reporter Buster Olney will provide commentary for the American League Wild Card Game presented by Hankook Tire.

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ABC to Exclusively Televise ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball” for First Time on August 8

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ABC to Exclusively Televise ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball” for First Time on August 8
The marquee matchup will feature the Chicago Cubs and Kris Bryant hosting the first place Chicago White Sox and Tim Anderson.
[via press release from ESPN]
ABC to Exclusively Televise ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball for First Time on August 8

Chicago Cubs Host First Place Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field

ESPN today announced that for the first time, Sunday Night Baseball presented by Taco Bell – the exclusive, national Major League Baseball game of the week – will air exclusively on ABC, August 8, at 7 p.m. ET. The marquee matchup will feature the Chicago Cubs and Kris Bryant hosting the first place Chicago White Sox and Tim Anderson. The game telecast will be available to stream on the ESPN App. Sunday Night Baseball is also available on ESPN Radio and ESPN Deportes.

Matt Vasgersian will provide commentary for the game telecast with analyst and World Series Champion Alex Rodriguez and reporter Buster Olney. The trio will provide commentary from site. Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown  will precede Sunday Night Baseball  at 6 p.m. on ESPN. Karl Ravech hosts Baseball Tonight alongside analysts  Eduardo Perez  and  Tim Kurkjian, plus Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan contributing news updates.

In 2020, ABC aired its first MLB Postseason game in 25 years (since 1995) during the MLB Wild Card Series, produced by ESPN.

For more information on ESPN’s MLB schedule, including MLB All-Star coverage, visit ESPN Press Room.

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