After 42 seasons in the booth, Bob Costas is stepping away from baseball play-by-play, and with it, the game loses one of its most respected voices.
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Costas wrapped up his final season calling games with the ALDS matchup between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals, marking the end of a storied career that spanned four decades. Though his contract with TBS expired this season, Costas' decision to retire from play-by-play has been in the works for more than a year, according to sources.
Costas has always been vocal about his love for baseball, making it a major part of his broadcasting legacy. From his early days at NBC in the 1980s, calling games and anchoring World Series broadcasts, to his recent work with TBS and MLB Network, Costas consistently brought history, context, and a reverence for the game.
He joined TBS in 2021, becoming a studio host for the NLCS and calling regular-season games, a testament to his continued passion for baseball.
Costas will continue his work with MLB Network, focusing on special events like the annual Hall of Fame announcements. It's a natural fit for a man who received the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcast excellence from the Hall of Fame itself in 2018.
Known for his years as the prime-time host of NBC's Olympics and appearances on CNN, Costas' voice became synonymous with American sports. His influence is bound to endure, but his absence from the baseball booth will certainly leave a void.
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