The Cohasset, Mass., native spent three seasons between 2017 and 2019 with the Pawtucket Red Sox (Triple-A) and also broadcasts college sports for ESPN and the ACC Network. He was the AL Comeback Player of the Year in 1995, an All-Star in 2009 and a two-time World Series Champion (2004 and 2007). 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. He worked with Eckersley in that Baltimore series, and said the Hall of Famer gave him some welcome advice. When the Red Sox returned to play after the Boston Marathon in 2013, Middlebrooks tweeted, I cant wait to put on my jersey today. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. OBrien also works for ESPN as play-by-play announcer for its college basketball coverage. He also earned a Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award at first base in 1995. NESNs coverage of Red Sox Spring Training presented by Mass Mutual will debut with nine Red Sox From Fort Myers shows, an in-depth look at all the action from JetBlue Park. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). TOM CARON(Twitter: @TomCaron) joined NESN in 1995 and has been a member of the NESN team for 27 years. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. He was elected into Baseballs Hall of Fame in 2005 after pitching 24 seasons in the major leagues with five teams (Cleveland, Boston, Chicago Cubs, Oakland and St. Louis), including two different stints with the Red Sox (1978-84, 1998). Tim Wakefield, who has been a studio analyst since 2012, the season after the knuckleballers retirement from the Red Sox, will also contribute for an unspecified number of games as a third voice, providing a pitchers perspective. The two-time All-Star compiled a .291 batting average with 352 home runs and 1,206 RBI in 2,000 career games. NESNs pregame and postgame coverage will be hosted by long-time NESN host Tom Caron, who will be joined by a lineup of Red Sox legends including returning Play-by-play voice Jack Edwards had been advocating to travel for a while. JAHMAI WEBSTER (Twitter: @WebsterOnTV) returns to the broadcast team for his sixth season as a Red Sox sideline reporter. The former Red Sox corner infielder debuted in the broadcast booth for some games last year but will now become the main voice alongside play-by-play announcer Dave O'Brien, according to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live. That was the biggest thing, said Middlebrooks, who was a member of the Red Sox 2013 World Series championship team. I actually thought the booth flowed a little bit easier for me than pre and post because nothing is premeditated. 1 afternoon show in the country by Barrett Sports Media. The two-time All-Star compiled a .291 batting average with 352 home runs and 1,206 RBI over 2,000 career games. Jim Davis/Globe Staff The park was so Wild Acquire Former Bruins Forward Ahead Of NHL Trade Deadline, Devin McCourty Shuts Down Mac Jones 'In The Building' Rumors, Red Sox Spring Training On NESN Begins Vs. Northeastern, Boston Globe Media, NESN Launch Daily Boston Globe Today Program, NESN Announces 2023 Red Sox Spring Training Broadcast Schedule, NESN Announces Studio Talent For 2023 Red Sox Season. LIVE STREAM: Sign up here to watch Red Sox spring training in New England. Caron is involved in many local and regional charities, and sits on the Board of Directors of the Mass Mentoring Partnership and the MetroWest YMCA. Even now, the Orioles and Nationals do not plan on sending their television broadcasters on the road, at least at the start of the season. A Boston native, OBrien received the Georgia Associated Press Best Sports Play-by-Play honor in 1988 and 1991 and the Achievements in Radio (A.I.R.) A Boston native, OBrien received the Georgia Associated Press Best Sports Play-by-Play honor in 1988 and 1991 and the Achievements in Radio (A.I.R.) Earlier this month, WEEI reported that Massarotti, Millar and Youkilis were set to join the booth. All rights reserved (About Us). MIKE MONACO (Twitter: @MikeMonaco_) joins NESN for his second season for select play-by-play games. Massarotti said hes not leaving 98.5 The Sports Hub. Following his playing career, Youkilis spent time as a scout and development consultant for the Chicago Cubs (2015). Monaco served as a broadcaster in the Cape Cod Baseball League (2013 and 2014) and for the Chicago Cubs (2015) and San Diego Padres (2016) Single-A affiliates in the Midwest League. He worked as both a radio and television announcer for the Florida Marlins between 1993 and 2001 and was the television voice of the New York Mets on WPIX-TV between 2003 and 2005. He is expected to be in the booth when the Red Sox visit Houston. TONY MASSAROTTI(@TonyMassarotti) A Waltham native, Massarotti has been covering the Boston sports scene for over 30 years. The schedule also includes four games exclusively streamed on NESN 360, which will feature the home teams broadcast. Sources: Kevin Youkilis is expected to be NESN's primary color analyst on Red Sox broadcasts in 2023. He also pitched for the Oakland Athletics and Kansas City Royals before retiring from baseball in 2013. His television reporting career began in Portland, ME at CBS affiliate WGME. Bruins Recall Jakub Lauko From Providence Before Return To Action, NBA Trade Deadline Live Blog: Tracker For All Deals, Rumors, Thumbnail photo via Before joining ESPN, Monaco broadcasted college sports for FOX Sports and the Big Ten Network and has also called college basketball for NBC Sports. The Massachusetts native had previously spent the 2017-2019 seasons with the Pawtucket Red Sox (Triple-A). Well-respected longtime director Mike Narracci has moved into a new role overseeing remote broadcast operations and partnerships as well as new game technologies. Dave O'Brien returns while new faces are added for 2023. NESN on Saturday announced the booth talent roster for the 2023 Boston Red Sox season. For the past 21 seasons he has been a member of NESNs Red Sox broadcasts, serving as the networks first baseball sideline reporter before moving into the role of host of the pregame and postgame shows in the championship season of 2004. Earlier this winter, Middlebrooks had also been reportedly in talks about joining NESN as an analyst. The University of Notre Dame graduate has also served as a play-by-play broadcaster, reporter, and host for his alma mater, including nationally syndicated Notre Dame football shows. Saturday, February 25: Atlanta Braves, 1:05 p.m. His 18-year MLB career featured seven seasons with the Red Sox, including as a member of the 2004 World Series champion club in his final year in the majors. The best way to describe it is [being at Fenway in the broadcast booth] is my happy place, said Merloni, who worked with OBrien in the past on WEEIs Red Sox broadcasts, including the 2013 World Series. Few had a stronger bond with Remy than Orsillo, who was Remy's broadcast partner as Color analysts throughout the season in the broadcast booth will include: Dennis Eckersley, Jerry Remy and newcomer Ellis Burks. Burks also will contribute to pre- and post-game analysis, and Adam Pellerin will join the broadcast as occasional host. Merloni played nine years in the MLB with the Red Sox (6), Padres, Indians (2), and Angels. Did Kyle Busch Take Shot At Joe Gibbs Racing After NASCAR Win? The Red Sox made some other notable acquisitions, signing Japanese star Masataka Yoshida, former Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner and All An eighth-round pick by the Red Sox in the 2001 draft, Youkilis played in 953 games over 10 years with the Red Sox, being a part of the 2004 World Series-winning squad and playing a key role in the team's 2007 championship run. ET. O?Brien and his family reside in Rye, N.H. JONATHAN PAPELBON is in his first season contributing to NESNs pre- and post-game coverage with a weekly appearance. JERRY REMY (Twitter: @Jerry_Remy) has served as a Red Sox color analyst on NESN since 1988. I thought it went pretty well. I did an audition for them. TIM WAKEFIELD(Twitter: @TimWakefield49) joined NESNs pregame and postgame team in 2012. I think theres still some things that we have to figure out. @TonyMassarotti | @middlebrooks | @KMillar15 | @GreekGodOfHops pic.twitter.com/O1LAOUrU0c. ET on Saturday, Feb. 25, at CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla. Red Sox Spring Training games on NESN presented by John Deere kick off with a matchup against the Northeastern University baseball team on Friday, Feb. 24. He has called the LCS and World Series for Major League Baseballs International broadcasts, as well as select MLB playoff series on ESPN Radio. NESN has made some tweaks in his production team this season. Further details on NESNs full 2023 Red Sox talent lineup, including studio talent will be announced at a later date. Inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2018, Youkilis spent nine of his 10 MLB seasons in Boston and became a two-time World Series champion (2004, 07) and three-time All-Star (2008, 09, 11). Caron served as studio host for Boston Bruins hockey between 1997 and 2004 and has been the play-by-play announcer for two of New England college hockeys biggest tournaments: the Beanpot (for 15 years) and the Hockey East championship (25 seasons). NESN had the openings because Dennis Eckersley retired in October after 20 distinctive years as a color analyst. Monaco has called select games for NBC Sports Chicagos coverage of the White Sox, Blackhawks and Bulls. Remy, the former Red Sox infielder and longtime NESN color analyst, died Saturday at age 68 after an extended battle with cancer. NESN today announced the broadcast schedule for 2023 Red Sox spring training, which will include 27 Red Sox Spring Training games leading into the 2023 Millar was part of approximately 20 broadcasts last season and is expected to have a similar amount in 23. Mar 1 2023 SPRING TRAINING: Red Sox at Astros 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST on NESN Mar 2 2023 It Sounds Like Xander Bogaerts Doesnt Want To Move From Shortstop Position, Thumbnail photo via Get started with $100 in bonus bets, How to watch Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins (Spring Training). Following his playing career, Youkilis spent time as a scout and development consultant for the Chicago Cubs (2015). Schedule is subject to change and details will follow if additional telecasts will be aired. A member of the 2007 World Series championship team, Papelbon recorded a save in all four games of the Soxs Fall Classic series sweep against the Colorado Rockies. Its how I watch the game on the couch. NESN?s coverage of the 2021 season will include over 150 games plus hour-long pre- and post-game shows. The 26-year-old righty made the 2022 Opening Day roster as a reliever but he struggled. Kutter Crawford will start for the Red Sox. Following his playing career, the Texas native worked for the Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants organizations. NESN on Friday announced the talent roster for the 2021 Boston Red Sox season. In a tweet, NESN said it will be "adding a few familiar faces to our 2022 roster." Rice was voted the AL MVP in 1978 and helped lead the Red Sox to two AL pennants (1975 and 1986). He is currently working on a fifth book. About two weeks before that Baltimore series, [NESN] was like, how do you feel about jumping in for a couple of games? said Middlebrooks. The channel may be available outside New England via NESN National. Stay up to date with everything Boston. So to have the opportunity to focus on baseball and work at NESN, Im really excited about it and its something Ive wanted to do for some time. A source told the Herald that NESN is in active discussions with booth talent, and plans have not yet been finalized. Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday that the first two series of the season which includes the Red Sox first six home games are canceled as a new collective bargaining agreement still hasnt been reached. award for Best Play-by-Play for his call of Mark McGwires 59th home run in 1998. The Red Sox franchise leader in fielding percentage at first base (.997), he holds the AL record at first base for consecutive games without an error in a season (135 in 2007) and career (238 from July 2006 to June 2008) and was rewarded for his defensive prowess with the 2007 Rawlings Gold Glove Award. It drives Jenny Middlebrooks is married to former NESN Red Sox reporter Jenny Dell up a tree. He will still produce some games. Sports bettor? WebDave O'Brien misses Red Sox games due to his work on ESPN. Between 2002 and 2017 he served as a play-by-play commentator for ESPN, working Major League Baseball telecasts and college basketball. Kutter Crawford will start for the Red Sox. He spent the first eight seasons of his 13-year career with the Red Sox, earning all three of his All-Star selections (1995, ?96, ?98) in Boston. January 9, 2023 / 4:04 PM / CBS Boston BOSTON -- When Dennis Eckersley announced his impending retirement last summer, Red Sox fans immediately wondered The best of NESN delivered straight to your inbox. OBrien also did radio play-by-play on Atlanta Braves games in 1990 and 1991 as well as college football and basketball action for the University of Georgia and University of Miami. The former first baseman and outfielder used Cowboy Up! as a rallying cry for the 2003 Red Sox team that advanced to the American League Championship Series and had a vocal role in helping the 2004 team overcome an 0-3 series deficit to the New York Yankees in the ALCS, eventually winning their first World Series in 86 years. He worked 75 games last season, and his departure left a huge void for NESN not to mention for Red Sox fans who appreciated Ecks irreverent, insightful style as it prepared for 2023. You can check NESNs website for more information. Wild Acquire Former Bruins Forward Ahead Of NHL Trade Deadline, Devin McCourty Shuts Down Mac Jones 'In The Building' Rumors, Red Sox Spring Training On NESN Begins Vs. Northeastern, Boston Globe Media, NESN Launch Daily Boston Globe Today Program, NESN Announces 2023 Red Sox Spring Training Broadcast Schedule, NESN Announces Studio Talent For 2023 Red Sox Season. Game recaps, highlights and exclusive content will also be available on the NESN 360 app. award for Best Play-by-Play for his call of Mark McGwires 59th home run in 1998. Prior to NESN, Caron was the play-by-play voice of the Portland Pirates of the AHL and was inducted into the teams Hall of Fame in 2014. The six-time All-Star has served as a post-season studio and former game analyst for TBS since 2008. He currently serves as a special organizational instructor for the team. / CBS Boston. JAHMAI WEBSTER (Twitter: @WebsterOnTV) returns to the broadcast team for his third season, which will be his first year as the full-time Red Sox sideline reporter. NESN's roster includes some new and familiar faces. Dave Martin joined the Red Sox radio broadcast crew in June 1972 when John MacLean left due to illness. His 19-year MLB career included 17 years as a member of the Red Sox (between 1995 and 2011). #BostonStrong, with the hashtag becoming a rallying cry for the season. Fans who do not have cable can watch the game via fuboTV, which has a free trial. The 2004 World Series champion spent three of his 12 major league seasons with the Red Sox, batting .282 with 52 home runs and 220 RBIs in 432 games for Boston from 2003-05. He was a frequent visitor to the Jimmy Fund Clinic during his playing days in Boston. WebGet the latest Boston Red Sox news, scores, stats, standings, rumors and more from NESN.com, your home for all things MLB. Fans can access all games on NESN 360 by authenticating with their TV provider or by purchasing a subscription directly. DENNIS ECKERSLEY (Twitter: @Eck43) has been with NESN since 2003. NOTE: NESN is only available for a live stream option if you live within New England. award for Best Play-by-Play for his call of Mark McGwires 59th home run in 1998. Millar, who played three seasons with the Red Sox and was an integral member of the 2004 championship team, has joined the media space in his post-playing career, which has included being a game and studio analyst for Fox Sports. Ill be busy. NESN said it anticipates that its broadcast team this season will include play-by-play voice Dave OBrien, analysts Jerry Remy and Dennis Eckersley, with Jahmai Middlebrooks also serves as a baseball analyst for CBS Sports HQ and is a co-host of the WAKE and RAKE Podcast. Selected by the Red Sox in the 2007 MLB Draft, Middlebrooks spent eight seasons in the organization, including the first three of his six years in the majors. Before joining ESPN, Monaco broadcast college sports for FOX Sports and the Big Ten Network and has also called college basketball for NBC Sports. Jahmai Webster will serve as sideline reporter. He spent the first 12 years of his career as a starting pitcher before moving to the bullpen to become one of the most dominant closers in the game. 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