Bob Costas Returns to Host NBC Sunday Night Baseball Pregame

This article dives into the much-anticipated return of legendary broadcaster Bob Costas to NBC Sports. He’s set to host the Sunday Night Baseball pregame show as part of the network’s new primetime Major League Baseball package.

The move brings one of the most respected voices in sports broadcasting back to what he calls his “true broadcasting home.” It’s timed perfectly for MLB Opening Day.

Bob Costas Returns to NBC Sports for Sunday Night Baseball

NBC Sports just brought back one of the most iconic figures in sports media. Bob Costas will host the Sunday Night Baseball pregame show, leading into NBC’s new primetime MLB coverage.

The broadcasts will air on NBC and get simulcast on Peacock. Clearly, NBC wants baseball front and center in its sports lineup again.

Costas will step into the role on March 26 at Dodger Stadium. He’ll set the stage for Opening Day as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The choice of venue and matchup really shows how much NBC values Costas’ return and the launch of its MLB package.

NBC Leadership Embraces a Familiar Voice

NBC Sports President Rick Cordella called Costas “the most knowledgeable and passionate voice on baseball.” Fans across generations would probably agree.

Cordella said Costas’ presence boosts NBC’s storytelling and credibility as the network jumps back into primetime baseball.

A Homecoming Decades in the Making

For Costas, coming back to NBC means a lot. He’s always called NBC his “true broadcasting home,” and now he gets to wrap up his career in an emeritus role at the network where he first became a household name.

Costas spent 15 seasons at NBC in the 1980s and 1990s. He basically became the voice of the network’s baseball coverage—and a big part of its identity in sports.

Memorable Moments from Costas’ First NBC Run

During those years, Costas tackled a bunch of high-profile assignments that helped shape modern baseball broadcasting, including:

Beyond NBC: A Hall of Fame Broadcasting Career

Since 2009, Costas has played a big role at MLB Network as both studio host and play-by-play announcer. He’s also called postseason games for Turner Sports, which just adds to his reputation as one of baseball’s most trusted voices.

In 2018, the National Baseball Hall of Fame gave Costas the Ford Frick Award—a pretty huge honor for broadcasters who’ve really shaped the game.

Accolades That Span the Sports World

Costas’ achievements go way beyond baseball. He’s a 29-time Sports Emmy Award winner and has hosted coverage of:

A Broader Role in NBC’s Sports Future

Besides baseball, Costas will jump into NBC’s NBA coverage this season. He’ll narrate opening teases, tapping into his knack for storytelling.

Costas actually hosted and called NBA games for NBC from 1990 to 2002. That stretch covered the league’s golden era on the network—pretty unforgettable for a lot of fans.

NBC Sports says Costas’ return fits right in with its big lineup of live events across NBC and Peacock. There’s something about his familiar voice that gives the network a sense of tradition, even as it tries to keep things fresh and modern.

 
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