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Netflix Targets Barry Bonds, CC Sabathia for MLB Opening Day Broadcast
Streaming giant aims to bring in Giants and Yankees legends for historic game coverage.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Netflix is pursuing former MLB superstars Barry Bonds and CC Sabathia to be part of its broadcast team for the league's historic Opening Day game on March 25 between the Giants and Yankees at Oracle Park in San Francisco. Bonds would likely be on-site for the pregame and postgame coverage, while Sabathia would provide a Yankees perspective to counter Bonds' Giants ties. The streaming service is also reportedly trying to make Elle Duncan the lead presenter for the game as part of its new three-year deal with MLB.
Why it matters
This move by Netflix signals its ambition to make a major splash in live sports broadcasting, tapping into the star power of two of baseball's most iconic players from the Giants and Yankees to draw viewers for the season opener. Bonds and Sabathia's involvement could also help drive interest and ratings for the game, which will be the first time Netflix airs a standalone prime-time MLB contest as part of its new media rights deal.
The details
According to The Athletic, Netflix is in negotiations with both Bonds and Sabathia to be part of the Opening Day broadcast. Bonds would likely be on-site for the pregame and postgame coverage, while Sabathia would provide analysis from a Yankees perspective to counter Bonds' long tenure with the Giants. The streaming service is also reportedly trying to make ESPN's Elle Duncan the lead presenter for the game, as she recently left the network to become the new face of Netflix's sports programming.
- The Opening Day game between the Giants and Yankees is scheduled for March 25, 2026.
- Netflix's new three-year media rights deal with MLB begins this year, giving the streaming service exclusive rights to the Opening Day game, Home Run Derby, and 'Field of Dreams' game.
The players
Barry Bonds
The all-time home run king who played 15 seasons with the San Francisco Giants. Bonds currently works as a special advisor for the Giants and previously served as the Marlins' hitting coach in 2016.
CC Sabathia
The former Yankees pitcher who was part of the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame class. Sabathia has worked in various media ventures since retiring from baseball, including frequent appearances on MLB Network and hosting the 'R2C2 Podcast' with Ryan Ruocco.
Elle Duncan
The former ESPN personality who recently left the network to become the new face of Netflix's sports programming.
What’s next
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The takeaway
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