Netflix has selected veteran broadcaster Matt Vasgersian to serve as the primary voice for the streaming platform’s inaugural Major League Baseball coverage.
The experienced announcer will call the action when the New York Yankees travel to face the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on March 25, marking Netflix’s first venture into live regular-season baseball broadcasting. Vasgersian is anticipated to continue as the primary play-by-play voice for Netflix’s complete MLB programming lineup throughout the season.
The streaming service has assembled a broadcast crew featuring established baseball personalities alongside its new in-house talent. Elle Duncan will serve as the main host, joined by former stars Albert Pujols and Anthony Rizzo providing analysis from the studio. In the broadcast booth, Vasgersian will work alongside former pitchers CC Sabathia and Hunter Pence, while Lauren Shehadi handles field reporting duties.
This assignment adds to Vasgersian’s already busy schedule. The announcer will continue his established role with MLB Network while also covering NBC’s Opening Day broadcast on March 26, featuring the Pittsburgh Pirates against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Starting in May, he’ll join Peacock’s “MLB Sunday Leadoff” broadcast team. Meanwhile, NBC’s new “Sunday Night Baseball” programming will feature Jason Benetti as the primary announcer, with rotating local analysts selected based on the teams playing.
