NEW YORK – FOX Sports is set to kick off its milestone 30th season of Major League Baseball coverage, bringing back its celebrated array of iconic personalities and legendary athletes framing the action for millions of viewers. The season, which follows the most-watched World Series since 2017, features esteemed broadcasters such as Joe Davis and John Smoltz, who recently completed their fourth season together, having taken the helm as the lead game broadcast team.
This year, Davis, known for his dynamic play-by-play calling, will be joined by the first-ballot Hall of Famer Smoltz, as well as star field reporters Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci, who will provide ground-level insights and feature coverage throughout the season. The opening act of this auspicious season will occur with the highly anticipated Tokyo Series, witnessing the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers face off against the Chicago Cubs. Game 1 is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 6:00 AM ET on FOX, where A.J. Pierzynski and Jason Benetti will lead the commentary.
Pierzynski will then reunite with Adam Amin to call Game 2 of the series on Wednesday, March 19, at 6:00 AM ET on FS1. Following this, traditional MLB Opening Weekend coverage commences on Saturday, March 29, 2025, featuring an exciting day-night doubleheader. Starting at 2:00 PM ET on FS1, the Minnesota Twins will take on the St. Louis Cardinals, with veteran Connor Onion teaming up with Verducci for the call. Later, fans can look forward to regionalized matchups at 7:00 PM ET on FOX, showcasing thrilling games like the Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres and the New York Mets vs. Houston Astros, with Davis, Smoltz, and Rosenthal among the calling team.
The regular season will feature insights from announcers such as Amin, Benetti, Davis, and others, paired with analysts including Eric Karros, Smoltz, and Wainwright to deliver engaging game coverage. This season, special events will include a rematch between the New York Yankees and the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, celebrated on Saturday, May 31, 2025, aiming to resonate with national audiences.
Climbing up the ranks of broadcast celebration this year will be FOX MLB’s lead studio desk, showcasing iconic personalities who have etched their names in baseball history: Hall of Famers Derek Jeter and David Ortiz, alongside World Series champion Alex Rodriguez. The show will be helmed by veteran host Kevin Burkhardt, who has recently showcased his talents calling his second Super Bowl for the network. With insights and pre- and post-game coverage generated by notable figures including Chris Myers and Mike Hill, fans can anticipate top-notch discussions, highlighted by expert analyses from former big-league stars such as Dontrelle Willis.
For Spanish-speaking audiences, FOX Deportes has been the leader in MLB coverage for more than 20 years, featuring a roster headed by experienced figures like Adrian Garcia-Marquez and ex-MLB infielder Edgar Gonzalez. The team also includes Carlos Alvarez and Jaime Motta, bringing diverse perspectives to game commentary. New additions Michelle Liendo and Rolando Nichols will contribute to the studio’s coverage, ensuring engagement across language demographics.
This season promises to be digitally engaging as well, with FOX Sports’ digital platforms leading the way with high-quality content surrounding MLB 2025. The FOX Sports app, along with established platforms like FOXSports.com and @MLBonFOX on social media, guarantee seamless access to expert commentary, live game highlights, and all-time favorite content throughout the season.
For those hungry for real-time updates and insights, the FOX Sports app offers immersive live streaming of every televised game on FOX and FS1, available for viewers to catch up on missed moments with the ‘Catch-Up With Highlights’ feature. Fans can indulge their passion at home or on-the-go as games are also available to be streamed at 4K quality on various smart TV apps like Apple TV, Android TV, and Roku.
With the excitement building around the 30th season of FOX Sports’ Major League Baseball coverage, viewers can expect not only engaging gameplay but also extraordinary discussions and insights brought to life by some of baseball’s biggest stars. This season looks poised to leave its mark, urging fans to tune in for legendary moments.
