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NBC Taps Jason Benetti to Lead New MLB Broadcasts
Renowned play-by-play announcer joins network as it returns to baseball coverage for the first time in 25 years.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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NBC has hired Jason Benetti, one of the top play-by-play announcers in sports, to lead its new MLB broadcast team. Benetti, who previously worked at ESPN and as the voice of the Chicago White Sox, will kick off his NBC/Peacock duties by calling the Dodgers-Diamondbacks game on March 26 as part of a new Sunday Night Baseball package.
Why it matters
The move marks NBC's return to baseball coverage for the first time in 25 years and signals the network's commitment to building a top-tier broadcast team. Benetti's hiring is seen as a "home run" given his strong reputation and high Q score with the public.
The details
Benetti comes to NBC after previously working at ESPN and serving as the voice of Chicago White Sox baseball. Fox Sports, his current employer, is letting him out of his contract early to take the new gig. In 2024, Benetti was hired by the Detroit Tigers to lead their broadcasts, a role he will continue during the week in addition to his new NBC duties.
- Benetti will call the Dodgers-Diamondbacks game on March 26, 2026 as part of NBC's new Sunday Night Baseball package.
- NBC is returning to MLB coverage for the first time in 25 years this season.
The players
Jason Benetti
One of the top play-by-play announcers in sports, previously worked at ESPN and as the voice of the Chicago White Sox.
NBC
The network is returning to MLB coverage for the first time in 25 years this season.
Fox Sports
Benetti's current employer, is letting him out of his contract early to take the new NBC gig.
Detroit Tigers
Hired Benetti in 2024 to lead their broadcasts, a role he will continue during the week in addition to his new NBC duties.
What’s next
Benetti is expected to join a rotating cast of analysts for NBC's MLB coverage.
The takeaway
Benetti's hiring as the lead play-by-play voice for NBC's return to baseball coverage is a major coup for the network, as they have secured one of the most respected and popular announcers in the sport to spearhead their efforts.
