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LEGENDS, CHAMPIONS AND ICONS OF OCTOBER
HIGHLIGHT FOX SPORTS' POSTSEASON BROADCASTER LINEUP
Generational Talents Derek Jeter, David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez and
Host Kevin Burkhardt Set the Stage for FOX Sports' Postseason Coverage
Lead Broadcasters Joe Davis and John Smoltz Reunite with
Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci for the 121st World Series presented by
Capital One
NEW YORK - The road to the Fall Classic begins as FOX Sports reveals the starting lineup for its coverage of the American League Division Series presented by Booking.com (ALDS), American League Championship Series (ALCS) presented by loanDepot and 121st World Series presented by Capital One. Today's announcement was made by Brad Zager, President of Production & Operations, Executive Producer.
FOX MLB POSTSEASON STUDIO
7 Gold Gloves. 22 Silver Sluggers. 10 World Series Championships.
Altogether, FOX MLB's studio analysts bring decades of championship experience and iconic Postseason moments to the network's coverage - each uniquely qualified to deliver the top analysis and player perspective throughout October.
First-ballot Hall of Famers Derek Jeter and David Ortiz and World Series champion Alex Rodriguez welcome in viewers to the Emmy Award-winning FOX MLB studio coverage, anchored by veteran host Kevin Burkhardt. World Series champion Dontrelle Willis also joins the team throughout the ALDS.
Acclaimed reporters Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci are set to contribute, in addition to highlighted features from the Emmy-Award winning storyteller Tom Rinaldi.
Postseason pregame and postgame shows open from the Los Angeles studio for the ALDS before shifting to on-site locations for the ALCS and World Series.
FOX MLB GAME COVERAGE
FOX Sports begins its Postseason coverage Saturday, Oct. 4 at 4:00 PM ET on FOX, FOX Deportes, the FOX Sports App and FOX One as the New York Yankees face the Toronto Blue Jays. The network's lead booth of Emmy Award-winning play-by-play announcer Joe Davis and first-ballot Hall of Famer John Smoltz take the call from Rogers Centre, while Rosenthal reports from the field.
Coverage of the ALDS continues at 8:30 PM ET on FS1, FOX Deportes, the FOX Sports App and FOX One when the Tigers head to Seattle to battle the Mariners. The lauded three-man booth of World Series champions Adam Wainwright, AJ Pierzynski and play-by-play announcer Adam Amin reunite for the call. Verducci rounds out the crew from T-Mobile Park.
Davis and Smoltz team with Rosenthal and Verducci throughout the rest of the Postseason for the ALCS and World Series.
All FOX MLB Postseason games will stream on the FOX Sports app and FOX One, which provide live streaming video of FOX Sports content through iOS and Android devices. Each game will also be available to stream in 4K on connected TV and "living room" apps, including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV and Roku devices.
FOX DEPORTES
The leader in Spanish-language MLB coverage for more than two decades, FOX Deportes presents exclusive Spanish-language coverage of the ALDS, ALCS and World Series.
The network's roster is led by veteran play-by-play announcer Adrian Garcia-Marquez, analyst and former MLB infielder Edgar Gonzalez, announcer/reporter Carlos Alvarez, reporter/analyst Jaime Motta and reporter Michelle Liendo. Announcer Rolando Nichols also joins during the Postseason.
In addition to live broadcasts of each game, the network's new daily program, TOTAL SPORTS 360, offers highlights, interviews and live reports throughout October. FOX Deportes also presents BEISBOLEROS, a baseball program featuring news, analysis, audience interaction, player interviews and more led by Alvarez and Liendo.
For additional information, please visit FOX Sports Press Pass.
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