NBC Sports’ Mike Emrick will call a Pirates game for MLB Network next month. In other news, the former voice of the Sonics is the new voice of the Blazers, and NBC has found a replacement for Savannah Guthrie on its Opening Ceremony coverage.
NBC’s Emrick to Work Baseball Game for MLB Network
- NBC Sports NHL play-by-play voice Mike Emrick will call the July 8 Cubs/Pirates Major League Baseball game for MLB Network, The New York Times reported Saturday. Emrick, a noted Pirates fan who worked two of their spring training games in March, will work alongside Bob Costas. This is not the first time MLB Network has brought in a guest commentator, with Al Michaels calling a game in 2011 and Tim McCarver serving as an analyst last year, both alongside Costas. (NYT)
Voice of Sonics Returns to Pacific Northwest
- Former Seattle Supersonics play-by-play voice Kevin Calabro has joined the Portland Trail Blazers in the same capacity, it was announced Friday. Calabro, currently calling the NBA Finals for ESPN Radio, has not worked for any NBA team since the Supersonics left Seattle in 2008. (oregonlive.com)
NBC Names Kotb to Opening Ceremony Roster
- NBC Sports has named fourth hour Today Show co-host Hoda Kotb the replacement for Savannah Guthrie on its Olympic Opening Ceremony coverage. Kotb, who will work alongside Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira, will also serve as a correspondent during the Games. (NBC Sports Group Press Box)
