The Baseball Network announcers


The following is a list of announcers who called Major League Baseball telecasts for the joint venture between Major League Baseball, ABC and NBC called The Baseball Network. Announcers who represented each of the teams playing in the respective games were typically paired with each other on regular season Baseball Night in America telecasts. ABC used Al Michaels, Jim Palmer, Tim McCarver and Lesley Visser as the lead broadcasting team. Meanwhile, NBC used Bob Costas, Joe Morgan, Bob Uecker and Jim Gray as their lead broadcasting team.

Announcers, alphabetically

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

K

M

N

P

R

S

T

U

V

W

Z

''Baseball Night in America'' commentator pairings

1994 schedule

All games aired on ABC; due to the strike NBC was unable to air its slate of games, which were supposed to begin on August 26.
DateTeamsPlay-by-playColor commentary
July 16Baltimore at CaliforniaKen WilsonBert Blyleven
July 16Cleveland at Chicago White SoxKen HarrelsonLary Sorensen
July 16Detroit at Kansas CityTom HammondTommy Hutton
July 16Milwaukee at MinnesotaGeorge GrandeGeorge Frazier
July 16Boston at OaklandDick StocktonJerry Remy
July 16New York Yankees at SeattleAl MichaelsJim Palmer and Tim McCarver
July 16Toronto at TexasSteve BusbyBuck Martinez
July 16San Francisco at MontréalClaude RaymondCamille Dube
July 16San Diego at New York MetsGary ThorneBob Murphy
July 16Los Angeles at PhiladelphiaChris WheelerJim Kaat
July 16Houston at PittsburghLanny FrattareLarry Dierker
July 16Florida at AtlantaPete Van WierenSteve Zabriskie
July 16Chicago Cubs at CincinnatiMarty BrennamanThom Brennaman
July 16St. Louis at ColoradoJoe BuckDave Campbell
July 18Texas at ClevelandTom HamiltonSteve Busby
July 18Kansas City at MilwaukeeTom HammondGeorge Frazier
July 18Minnesota at TorontoJim HughsonBuck Martinez
July 18Boston at CaliforniaAl MichaelsJim Palmer and Tim McCarver
July 18Detroit at Chicago White SoxKen HarrelsonLary Sorensen
July 18New York Yankees at OaklandDick StocktonDewayne Staats
July 18Baltimore at SeattleJon MillerRon Fairly
July 18San Diego at MontréalDave Van HorneJerry Coleman
July 18Los Angeles at New York MetsGary ThorneJim Kaat
July 18San Francisco at PhiladelphiaTed RobinsonGarry Maddox
July 18Atlanta at PittsburghPete Van WierenSteve Blass
July 18Florida at CincinnatiPaul KennedyJohnny Bench
July 18Chicago Cubs at ColoradoSteve PhysiocDave Campbell
July 18St. Louis at HoustonJoe BuckLarry Dierker
July 25Chicago White Sox at Kansas CityKen HarrelsonSteve Palermo
July 25Minnesota at TexasSteve BusbyGeorge Frazier
July 25Philadelphia at FloridaChris WheelerMike Schmidt
July 25Chicago Cubs at PittsburghSteve PhysiocSteve Blass
July 25New York Mets at St. LouisGary ThorneAl Hrabosky
July 25Montréal at AtlantaPete Van WierenKen Singleton
July 25Houston at CincinnatiBrent MusburgerLarry Dierker
July 25Colorado at San DiegoJerry ColemanDave Campbell
July 25Los Angeles at San FranciscoAl MichaelsJim Palmer and Tim McCarver
August 6Cleveland at BostonTom HamiltonBob Montgomery
August 6Baltimore at MilwaukeeSteve ZabriskieMike Flanagan
August 6Detroit at TorontoBob CarpenterRick Cerone
August 6Chicago White Sox at CaliforniaKen HarrelsonBert Blyleven
August 6Seattle at Kansas CityDave NiehausBilly Sample
August 6New York Yankees at MinnesotaAl MichaelsJim Palmer and Tim McCarver
August 6Texas at OaklandDick StocktonSteve Busby
August 6San Diego at Chicago CubsSteve PhysiocLary Sorensen
August 6Florida at New York MetsGary ThorneBob Murphy
August 6Montréal at PhiladelphiaDave Van HorneGarry Maddox
August 6St. Louis at PittsburghJoe BuckSteve Blass
August 6Atlanta at CincinnatiBrent MusburgerBuck Martinez
August 6San Francisco at HoustonTed RobinsonLarry Dierker

1995 schedule

ABC scheduled games

DateTeamsPlay-by-playColor commentary
July 15Minnesota at New York YankeesAl MichaelsJim Palmer and Tim McCarver
Kansas City at BaltimoreGary ThornePaul Splittorff-
Oakland at ClevelandRoger TwibellSteve Busby-
Milwaukee at Chicago White SoxKen HarrelsonJohn Wathan-
Texas at BostonBrent MusburgerJoe Torre-
Toronto at SeattleChip CarayBuck Martinez-
Florida at Los AngelesJoel MeyersTommy Hutton-
Cincinnati at Chicago CubsJohnny BenchKeith Hernandez-
Houston at San FranciscoTed RobinsonLarry Dierker-
Colorado at New York MetsBob MurphyDave Campbell-
Philadelphia at MontréalChris WheelerKen Singleton-
St. Louis at PittsburghDewayne StaatsSteve Blass-
Atlanta at San DiegoPete Van WierenJoe Garagiola-
July 17Chicago White Sox at New York YankeesAl MichaelsJim Palmer and Tim McCarver
Kansas City at BostonBrent MusburgerJim Kaat-
California at ClevelandTom HamiltonRick Cerone-
Toronto at MinnesotaJim HunterBuck Martinez-
Oakland at MilwaukeeJohnny BenchJoe Torre-
Baltimore at TexasSteve BusbyTommy Hutton-
Detroit at SeattleSteve PhysiocRon Fairly-
St. Louis at MontréalDave Van HorneBilly Sample-
New York Mets at Chicago CubsGary ThorneKeith Hernandez-
Houston at Los AngelesJoel MeyersLarry Dierker-
Philadelphia at ColoradoChris WheelerDave Campbell-
Florida at San FranciscoTed RobinsonDuane Kuiper-
Cincinnati at San DiegoGeorge GrandeJoe Garagiola-
July 24Cleveland at CaliforniaAl MichaelsJim Palmer and Tim McCarver
Minnesota at BostonBob KurtzGeorge Frazier-
New York Yankees at TexasSteve BusbyBobby Murcer and Suzyn Waldman-
Milwaukee at SeattleSteve PhysiocRon Fairly-
Atlanta at PittsburghPete Van WierenSteve Blass-
Colorado at PhiladelphiaChris WheelerDave Campbell-
New York Mets at Chicago CubsGary ThorneTommy Hutton-
Los Angeles at HoustonJoel MeyersLarry Dierker-
San Francisco at FloridaPaul KennedyDuane Kuiper-
San Diego at CincinnatiBob CarpenterBilly Sample-
August 5Boston at TorontoDewayne StaatsBuck Martinez
Chicago White Sox at ClevelandKen HarrelsonJoe Torre-
Kansas City at MinnesotaDave ArmstrongJohn Wathan-
Milwaukee at BaltimoreGary ThorneGeorge Frazier-
New York Yankees at DetroitBobby MurcerLary Sorensen-
Seattle at OaklandRoger TwibellJerry Remy-
Texas at CaliforniaKen WilsonSteve Busby-
Atlanta at MontréalPete Van WierenKen Singleton-
Chicago Cubs at St. LouisSteve ZabriskieRick Cerone-
Florida at New York MetsBob MurphyKeith Hernandez-
Houston at PittsburghLanny FrattareLarry Dierker-
Los Angeles at San FranciscoAl MichaelsJim Palmer and Tim McCarver-
Philadelphia at CincinnatiGeorge GrandeChris Wheeler-
San Diego at ColoradoSteve PhysiocDave Campbell-
August 12Baltimore at BostonDewayne StaatsBob Montgomery
California at MinnesotaKen WilsonGeorge Frazier-
Cleveland at New York YankeesAl MichaelsJim Palmer and Tim McCarver-
Detroit at MilwaukeeKent DerdivanisLary Sorensen-
Baltimore at Chicago White SoxKen HarrelsonJohn Wathan-
Seattle at Kansas CityDave NiehausPaul Splittorff-
Toronto at TexasSteve BusbyBuck Martinez-
Chicago Cubs at San FranciscoSteve PhysiocDuane Kuiper-
Cincinnati at FloridaPaul KennedyGeorge Grande-
Colorado at AtlantaPete Van WierenDave Campbell-
Montréal at PhiladelphiaChris WheelerMike Schmidt-
New York Mets at HoustonBob MurphyLarry Dierker-
Pittsburgh at Los AngelesTed RobinsonSteve Blass-
St. Louis at San DiegoSteve ZabriskieJerry Reuss-
August 19Baltimore at OaklandDick StocktonJerry Reuss
Boston at SeattleDave NiehausBob Montgomery-
Kansas City at TorontoDave ArmstrongBuck Martinez-
Detroit at ClevelandTom HamiltonRick Cerone-
Baltimore at DetroitBob CarpenterLary Sorensen-
New York Yankees at CaliforniaKen WilsonBobby Murcer-
Texas at Chicago White SoxKen HarrelsonSteve Busby-
Atlanta at St. LouisPete Van WierenGeorge Frazier-
Chicago Cubs at ColoradoAl MichaelsJim Palmer and Tim McCarver-
Florida at PittsburghPaul KennedySteve Blass-
Houston at CincinnatiGeorge GrandeLarry Dierker-
Los Angeles at New York MetsBrent MusburgerJim Kaat-
San Diego at MontréalDave Van HorneKen Singleton-
San Francisco at PhiladelphiaChris WheelerDuane Kuiper-

NBC scheduled games

DateTeamsPlay-by-playColor commentary
August 25Baltimore at CaliforniaKen WilsonJohn Wathan
August 25Boston at OaklandJoel MeyersBob Montgomery
August 25Chicago White Sox at TorontoKen HarrelsonBuck Martinez
August 25Detroit at ClevelandBob CostasBob Uecker
August 25Minnesota at MilwaukeeJim HunterGeorge Frazier
August 25New York Yankees at SeattleDave NiehausSuzyn Waldman
August 25Texas at Kansas CitySteve BusbyPaul Splittorff
August 25Cincinnati at PittsburghGeorge GrandeSteve Blass
August 25Houston at FloridaPaul KennedyLarry Dierker
August 25Los Angeles at PhiladelphiaGreg GumbelJoe Morgan
August 25San Diego at New York MetsBob MurphyRick Cerone
August 25San Francisco at MontréalDuane KuiperKen Singleton
August 25St. Louis at ColoradoSteve ZabriskieDave Campbell
September 1California at BostonBob CostasBob Uecker
Cleveland at DetroitTom HamiltonLary Sorensen-
Kansas City at TexasDave ArmstrongJohn Wathan-
Milwaukee at MinnesotaSteve PhysiocGeorge Frazier-
Oakland at New York YankeesJim HunterKeith Hernandez and Suzyn Waldman-
Seattle at BaltimoreJon MillerBilly Sample-
Chicago Cubs at AtlantaGreg GumbelJoe Morgan-
Colorado at St. LouisJoe BuckDave Campbell-
Florida at HoustonPaul KennedyLarry Dierker-
Montréal at Los AngelesDave Van HorneJerry Reuss-
New York Mets at San FranciscoBob MurphyDuane Kuiper-
Philadelphia at San DiegoJoe GaragiolaChris Wheeler-
Pittsburgh at CincinnatiLanny FrattareJohnny Bench-
September 8Baltimore at ClevelandTom HamiltonRick Cerone
September 8Boston at New York YankeesBob CostasBob Uecker
September 8Chicago White Sox at OaklandKen HarrelsonJerry Reuss
September 8Detroit at TorontoGary ThorneLary Sorensen
September 8Kansas City at SeattleRon FairlyPaul Splittorff
September 8Minnesota at CaliforniaKen WilsonJohn Wathan
September 8Texas at MilwaukeeSteve BusbyBilly Sample
September 8Atlanta at FloridaPete Van WierenMike Schmidt
September 8Cincinnati at ColoradoGreg GumbelJoe Morgan
September 8Houston at PhiladelphiaChris WheelerLarry Dierker
September 8Los Angeles at PittsburghLanny FrattareGeorge Frazier
September 8San Diego at St. LouisDewayne StaatsBuck Martinez
September 15Boston at ClevelandTom HamiltonBob Montgomery
Kansas City at CaliforniaBob CostasBob Uecker-
Milwaukee at TorontoSteve ZabriskieBuck Martinez-
Minnesota at OaklandJim HunterPaul Splittorff-
New York Yankees at BaltimoreJon MillerBobby Murcer-
Seattle at Chicago White SoxKen HarrelsonRon Fairly-
Texas at DetroitSteve BusbyLary Sorensen-
Atlanta at CincinnatiGreg GumbelJoe Morgan-
Chicago Cubs at San DiegoSteve PhysiocJerry Reuss-
Florida at ColoradoPaul KennedyDave Campbell-
Houston at MontréalDave Van HorneLarry Dierker-
Los Angeles at St. LouisJoel MeyersJohn Wathan-
Philadelphia at New York MetsBob MurphyRick Cerone-
San Francisco at PittsburghTed RobinsonSteve Blass-
September 22Baltimore at MilwaukeeJim HunterRick Cerone
September 22California at TexasBob CostasBob Uecker
September 22Chicago White Sox at MinnesotaKen HarrelsonGeorge Frazier
September 22Cleveland at Kansas CityTom HamiltonJohn Wathan
September 22Detroit at New York YankeesBobby MurcerLary Sorensen
September 22Oakland at SeattleDave NiehausBuck Martinez
September 22Toronto at BostonGary ThorneBob Montgomery
September 22Colorado at San FranciscoTed RobinsonDave Campbell
September 22Cincinnati at PhiladelphiaChris WheelerBilly Sample
September 22Montréal at AtlantaPete Van WierenKen Singleton
September 22New York Mets at FloridaBob MurphyMike Schmidt
September 22San Diego at Los AngelesGreg GumbelJoe Morgan
September 22St. Louis at HoustonSteve ZabriskieLarry Dierker
September 29Boston at MilwaukeeBob KurtzJerry Reuss
September 29Detroit at BaltimoreGary ThorneLary Sorensen
September 29Kansas City at ClevelandTom HamiltonPaul Splittorff
September 29New York Yankees at TorontoJim HunterBuck Martinez
September 29Oakland at CaliforniaKen WilsonGeorge Frazier
September 29Seattle at TexasBob CostasBob Uecker
September 29Atlanta at New York MetsPete Van WierenRick Cerone
September 29Cincinnati at MontréalGeorge GrandeKen Singleton
September 29Los Angeles at San DiegoGreg GumbelJoe Morgan
September 29San Francisco at ColoradoTed RobinsonDave Campbell