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MLB Playoffs Announcers 2025: Full Schedule for Fox, TBS Broadcasts

After an absolutely thrilling wild-card round, the MLB postseason is down to eight teams competing for the right to be called World Series champions.

Both the ALDS and NLDS are set to get going on Saturday, with teams pitted against each other in a best-of-5 series with everything on the line.

Below we break down the schedule for each Division Series and the announcers charged with calling the games.

NLDS—Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Danny Jansen is greeted by designated hitter Christian Yelich.
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Danny Jansen is greeted by designated hitter Christian Yelich. | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

After finishing the regular season with the best record in baseball, the Brewers are looking to punch their ticket to the NLCS for the first time since 2018. In order to get there, they’ll have to go through a division rival in the Cubs. Notably, Chicago won the season series against the Brewers 7–6.

Alex Faust and Ron Darling will be on the call with Lauren Jbara reporting for TBS, TruTV and HBO Max, while Jon Sciambi and Doug Glanville will be calling the action for ESPN Radio.

ALDS—New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge takes batting practice during workouts at Rogers Centre.
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge takes batting practice during workouts at Rogers Centre. | Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

After the Yankees and Blue Jays traded plenty of barbs over the regular season, they meet again in the playoffs to battle for a spot in the ALCS. Toronto won the season series between the two sides, 8–5.

Calling the game for Fox will be Joe Davis and John Smoltz with Ken Rosenthal reporting, while in Canada, the crew of Dan Shulman and Buck Martinez willl handle the broadcast for Sportsnet, with reporting from Hazel Mae, Kevin Pillar, and Caleb Joseph.

Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and Tim Kurkjian will be on the call for ESPN Radio.

NLDS—Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryce Harper singles on a sharp line drive to center.
Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryce Harper singles on a sharp line drive to center. | Allan Henry-Imagn Images

The Dodgers and Phillies head into the Division Series as the two favorites to win the World Series, and one of them won’t even reach the NLCS. Philadelphia won the season series between the two sides, 4–2.

On the call for TBS will be Brian Anderson and Jeff Francoeur, with Lauren Shehadi reporting. ESPN Radio will have Dave O’Brien and Jessica Mendoza calling the action.

ALDS—Detroit Tigers vs. Seattle Mariners

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run.
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run. | Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Cal Raleigh put together one of the greatest seasons we’ve ever seen from a catcher this year, and now he and the Mariners are looking to keep the good times rolling with a run to the World Series. Seattle had the upper hand in the season series between the two sides, going 4–2 in their matchups against the Tigers.

In the Fox booth for the series will be Adam Amin, AJ Pierzynski and Adam Wainwright, with Tom Verducci reporting. Roxy Bernstein and Gregg Olson will be on the call for ESPN Radio.


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