The series finale between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers is an exclusive national broadcast as part of NBC Sports putting together “Star-Spangled Sunday” on July 5.
With all 30 MLB teams playing this Sunday, it’s going to mark the first time a media company has presented the day’s full slate. “Star-Spangled Sunday” coverage begins at 9 a.m. PT with the first of two games on NBC and Peacock, as the Atlanta Braves host the New York Mets.
A full schedule of games will follow, leading into “Sunday Night Baseball” between the Padres and Dodgers. Pregame coverage starts 4 p.m. on NBC and Peacock, and first pitch is scheduled for 4:20 p.m.
MLB games on Peacock
Fans streaming “Star-Spangled Sunday” games on Peacock will have the option to do so with MLB Multiview, which allows for the watching of up to four games simultaneously. Multiview will feature the 14 out of the 15 matchups taking place on July 5.
NBC broadcast for Padres-Dodgers
NBC’s pregame show live from Dodger Stadium is going to be hosted by Ahmed Fareed alongside CC Sabathia. The Hall of Famer is going to remain part of the NBC broadcast to provide “Inside the Pitch” commentary during key at-bats throughout the game.
It was a role Clayton Kershaw filled on Opening Day as he joined the NBC Sports broadcasting crew upon retiring. Kershaw is maintaining a connection to the organization as well in the form of a special assistant in the Dodgers front office.
Meanwhile, Jason Benetti is going to be on the call for Sunday’s game. Joining him on the broadcast are Orel Hershiser and Jake Peavy to help bring perspective from both teams.
Hershiser’s 18-year career was headlined by a tremendous 1988 championship season with the Dodgers that included a Cy Young Award, National League Championship Series MVP and World Series MVP. Hershiser has worked as the primary analyst for SportsNet LA broadcasts of Dodgers games since 2017.
NBC Sports has a long history with Major League Baseball that includes being home of the first World Series broadcast in 1947 and first All-Star Game nationally broadcast in 1952. Overall, NBC has televised 39 World Series — more than any other network.
From 1957-2000, NBC Sports was home to a wide range of baseball programming, including Game of the Week and Monday Night Baseball telecasts, more than 30 All-Star Games and several postseason moments. For the 2022-23 seasons, Peacock was the exclusive home of “MLB Sunday Leadoff,” a first-of-its-kind morning presentation.
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