- Ernie Johnson: The Turner Sports broadcaster will make his Peachtree TV debut April 7, when the Cubs take on the Braves in Atlanta. Johnson will also call Cubs/Braves on April 8, missing that night’s NBA doubleheader on TNT. Matt Winer will fill in. (Turner Sports)
- Chris Rose: The FOX studio host has officially joined MLB Network, where he will work in the same capacity. Rose will make his MLB Network debut on April 2, and will contribute to the network’s Opening Day coverage on April 5. (Sports Media News)
- Steve Lavin: The ESPN college basketball analyst is leaving the network to take the head coaching job at St. John’s University. Lavin had been with ESPN since 2004. (ESPN)
Twins-Yankees opener nears MLB Network high
The Yankees helped MLB Network to its second-largest audience on record.
