MLB WIld Card playoffs 2023 announcers: Who’s calling games on ESPN?

ESPN is set to exclusively broadcast MLB’s four Wild Card Series next week, spanning from Tuesday to Thursday. The Sports media giant has also unveiled the broadcast teams covering these pivotal matchups.

The composition of the broadcast teams closely mirrors last year’s lineup, with a single notable change. Sean McDonough will take the reins, stepping into the role previously held by Dave Flemming. McDonough will join the talented crew of Jessica Mendoza, Tim Kurkjian, and reporter Coley Harvey.

While the Wild Card Series assignments have not yet been officially revealed, this is primarily due to the uncertainty surrounding the matchups. The Wild Card round’s landscape remains in flux as the 2023 regular season enters its final week.

What is certain, however, is that in the American League, the host for the Wild Card round will be either the Twins or the AL West champion, provided that the latter finishes the season with a worse record than Minnesota. In the National League, the hosting duties will belong to the Brewers and the Phillies.

As the regular season was over, the dramatic race unfolded in the American League, and four teams were vying for three playoff spots. The Rangers, Astros, and Mariners are battling for the AL West crown and at least one Wild Card position. Simultaneously, the Blue Jays remained firmly in contention for a Wild Card spot.

In the National League, the Wild Card race was equally compelling, with five teams mathematically alive for two coveted spots three days before the end of the season. While some teams at the end were eliminated, the comPetition remained fierce, making an exciting lead-up to the Wild Card Series.