Overview
- The Athletic, as summarized by Awful Announcing, reports Netflix is pursuing Barry Bonds for pregame and postgame coverage and CC Sabathia for a Yankees perspective, with no deals finalized.
- Netflix’s first MLB broadcast is scheduled for March 25 when the Giants host the Yankees at Oracle Park.
- Elle Duncan has been named lead studio host and is set to anchor pregame and postgame coverage for the streamer’s baseball telecasts.
- Key game roles, including the play-by-play announcer and game analysts, have not been announced with Opening Day approaching.
- Netflix’s three-year MLB deal features Opening Day, the Home Run Derby, and the Field of Dreams game between the Phillies and Twins on August 13.