Kershaw, Rizzo and Votto Join NBC as MLB Analysts

Three recently retired MLB stars will provide analysis for NBC's baseball coverage.

Feb. 8, 2026 at 7:47pm

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Clayton Kershaw, Anthony Rizzo and Joey Votto have been hired as MLB analysts by NBC when the network returns to broadcasting Major League Baseball this year. The three former players will appear on pregame shows and provide analysis for NBC's coverage of the Wild Card round games.

Why it matters

The addition of these high-profile former players is a major coup for NBC as it looks to make a splash with its return to MLB broadcasting. Their insights and perspectives should provide valuable analysis for viewers and help drive interest in NBC's baseball coverage.

The details

Kershaw, a three-time NL Cy Young Award winner, retired last year after 18 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rizzo played 14 seasons for three teams and was a key member of the 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series championship team. Votto spent 17 seasons with the Cincinnati Reds and was the 2010 NL MVP.

  • Kershaw, Rizzo and Votto recently retired from MLB.
  • NBC will return to broadcasting MLB games starting this year.

The players

Clayton Kershaw

A three-time NL Cy Young Award winner who retired last year after 18 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Anthony Rizzo

Played 14 seasons in MLB, winning a World Series title with the Chicago Cubs in 2016 and earning 3 All-Star selections and 4 Gold Gloves.

Joey Votto

Spent 17 seasons with the Cincinnati Reds and was the 2010 NL MVP.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to welcome Clayton, Anthony and Joey, three stars right off the field who can provide fresh perspective on the players, teams, and everything that makes baseball special.”

— Sam Flood, NBC Sports Executive Producer

“Our new partnership with NBC and Peacock is off to an incredible start. They are promoting one of our top stars in a new spot, integrating popular NBC talent, and airing it in highly viewed programming. NBC's promotional plans for MLB have been creative and demonstrate they are bringing great energy to promoting baseball.”

— Uzma Rawn Dowler, MLB's Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Partnerships

What’s next

NBC will have an opening-day doubleheader on March 26, featuring the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks. 'Sunday Night Baseball' on Peacock and NBCSN will debut on March 29 with the Cleveland Guardians vs. Seattle Mariners.

The takeaway

The hiring of high-profile former players like Kershaw, Rizzo and Votto as analysts demonstrates NBC's commitment to providing in-depth, expert analysis as it returns to MLB broadcasting. Their insights should enhance the viewing experience for fans and help drive interest in the network's baseball coverage.