The 2026 MLB Wild Card playoff round is here, with four series deciding who moves on to the divisional round of the postseason. The Boston Red Sox are taking on their longtime Al East rivals in the New York Yankees, with the entire series taking place on NBC and Peacock this week.
And if you're here, you might be wondering: Who's on the mic for these games as we wait to see who moves on? We have the answers for you.
Jason Benetti will be on play-by-play. Former Red Sox utility player Lou Merloni and ex-Yankees player and manager Joe Girardi will be analysts. Former Yankee Anthony Rizzo will be the "Inside the Pitch" analyst and Caroline Pineda will be reporter.
That's it! Enjoy the series.
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