Matt Vasgersian To Call MLB’s Opening Day Broadcast

Veteran broadcaster Matt Vasgersian is set to be the prominent voice for MLB's 2026 season opener across multiple platforms, earning him the unofficial title of "Mr. Opening Day."

Vasgersian will handle play-by-play for Netflix's debut MLB broadcast on Wednesday, March 25, when the New York Yankees face the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco at 8:05 p.m. ET. 

This marks Netflix's first regular-season MLB game as part of its streaming deal. The broadcast team includes analysts CC Sabathia and Hunter Pence, with Lauren Shehadi as reporter and Elle Duncan hosting.

Less than 24 hours later, on Thursday, March 26, Vasgersian will call Opening Day coverage on NBC and Peacock for the Pittsburgh Pirates (with Paul Skenes) at the New York Mets at 1:15 p.m. ET.

In May, he will serve as the featured play-by-play announcer for Peacock's new "MLB Sunday Leadoff" Sunday morning games. NBC/Peacock's "Sunday Night Baseball" will be led by Jason Benetti, with local analysts used for various calls.

Vasgersian continues as a longtime MLB Network mainstay, where he has worked for all 17 years of the network's existence.

His career spans decades, including early work at NBC (starting with the 2001 Gator Bowl), four years as the voice of ESPN's "Sunday Night Baseball" (often paired with Alex Rodriguez), extensive time at Fox Sports, and local broadcasts for the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Angels.