List of Major League Baseball All-Star Game broadcasters

The following is a list of the American radio and television networks and announcers that have broadcast the Major League Baseball All-Star Game over the years.

Television 2020s Year Venue/Host team Network Play-by-play Color commentator(s) Field reporters Pregame host Pregame analysts2026Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia PhilliesFoxJoe DavisJohn SmoltzKen Rosenthal and Tom VerducciKevin BurkhardtAlex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, and Derek Jeter2025Truist Park, Atlanta BravesFoxJoe DavisJohn SmoltzKen Rosenthal and Tom VerducciKevin BurkhardtAlex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, and Derek Jeter2024Globe Life Field, Texas RangersFoxJoe DavisJohn SmoltzKen Rosenthal and Tom VerducciKevin BurkhardtAlex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, and Derek Jeter2023T-Mobile Park, Seattle MarinersFoxJoe DavisJohn SmoltzKen Rosenthal and Tom VerducciKevin BurkhardtAlex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, and Derek Jeter2022Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles DodgersFoxJoe DavisJohn SmoltzKen Rosenthal and Tom VerducciKevin BurkhardtAlex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, and Frank Thomas2021Coors Field, Colorado RockiesFoxJoe BuckJohn SmoltzKen Rosenthal and Tom VerducciKevin BurkhardtAlex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, and Frank Thomas2020Not held because of the coronavirus pandemic

Notes On July 3, 2020, it was announced that the 2020 Major League Baseball All-Star Game scheduled to be held in Los Angeles would not be played due to the coronavirus pandemic. They will instead host in 2022. The 2021 game was originally scheduled to be played at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA, home of the Atlanta Braves. However, because of a new voter suppression bill being passed in Atlanta, Major League Baseball relocated the game, the 2021 Home Run Derby, and the 2021 MLB draft (a new addition to the All-Star festivities) to Denver.

2010s Year Venue/Host team Network Play-by-play Color commentator(s) Field reporters Pregame host Pregame analyst(s)2019Progressive Field, Cleveland IndiansFoxJoe BuckJohn SmoltzKen Rosenthal and Tom VerducciKevin BurkhardtAlex Rodriguez and Frank Thomas2018Nationals Park, Washington NationalsFoxJoe BuckJohn SmoltzKen Rosenthal and Tom VerducciKevin BurkhardtAlex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, and Frank Thomas2017Marlins Park, Miami MarlinsFoxJoe BuckJohn SmoltzKen Rosenthal and Tom VerducciKevin BurkhardtAlex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, and Frank Thomas2016Petco Park, San Diego PadresFoxJoe BuckJohn SmoltzKen Rosenthal and Tom VerducciChris Myers Tom Verducci, Pete Rose, and Frank Thomas2015Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati RedsFoxJoe BuckHarold Reynolds and Tom VerducciKen Rosenthal and Erin AndrewsKevin BurkhardtPete Rose and Frank Thomas2014Target Field, Minnesota TwinsFoxJoe BuckHarold Reynolds and Tom VerducciKen Rosenthal and Erin AndrewsKevin BurkhardtGabe Kapler and Frank Thomas2013Citi Field, New York MetsFoxJoe BuckTim McCarverKen Rosenthal and Erin AndrewsJoe Buck 2012Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City RoyalsFoxJoe BuckTim McCarverKen Rosenthal and Erin AndrewsMatt VasgersianHarold Reynolds and Eric Karros2011Chase Field, Arizona DiamondbacksFoxJoe BuckTim McCarverKen Rosenthal, Eric Karros, and Mark GraceChris RoseEric Karros2010Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Los Angeles Angels of AnaheimFoxJoe BuckTim McCarverKen Rosenthal, Chris Rose, and Eric KarrosChris Rose

Notes The 2010 All-Star Game marked the first time the annual game would be shown in 3D. Kenny Albert and Mark Grace were the announcers for the 3D broadcast.

2000s Year Venue/Host team Network Play-by-play Color commentator(s) Field reporter(s) Pregame host(s) Pregame analyst(s)2009Busch Stadium, St. Louis CardinalsFoxJoe BuckTim McCarverKen Rosenthal, Chris Rose, and Eric KarrosChris Rose2008Yankee Stadium, New York YankeesFoxJoe BuckTim McCarverKen Rosenthal, Kevin Kennedy, and Eric KarrosJeanne Zelasko and Chris RoseKevin Kennedy and Eric Karros2007AT&T Park, San Francisco GiantsFoxJoe BuckTim McCarverKen Rosenthal, José Mota, and Eric ByrnesJeanne ZelaskoKevin Kennedy and Eric Karros2006PNC Park, Pittsburgh PiratesFoxJoe BuckTim McCarverKen Rosenthal, José Mota, and Eric ByrnesJeanne ZelaskoKevin Kennedy2005Comerica Park, Detroit TigersFoxJoe BuckTim McCarverJeanne ZelaskoKevin Kennedy2004Minute Maid Park, Houston AstrosFoxJoe BuckTim McCarverJeanne ZelaskoKevin Kennedy2003U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago White SoxFoxJoe BuckTim McCarverJeanne ZelaskoKevin Kennedy2002Miller Park, Milwaukee BrewersFoxJoe BuckTim McCarverJeanne ZelaskoKevin Kennedy2001Safeco Field, Seattle MarinersFoxJoe BuckTim McCarver and Steve LyonsSteve LyonsJeanne ZelaskoKevin Kennedy2000Turner Field, Atlanta BravesNBCBob CostasJoe MorganJim Gray and Jimmy RobertsHannah Storm

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In 2008, Fox went on the air at 7 p.m. Eastern Time with a special, one-hour "red carpet parade" show hosted by Jeanne Zelasko and Chris Rose. Also contributing to the program were reporters Mark Grace, Laura Okmin, and Charissa Thompson. This was followed by play-by-play man Joe Buck presiding over the pregame festivities (e.g. player introductions and the singing of "The Star-Spangled Banner") via the public address system. The British rights-holder for this game, five (now known as Channel 5) ended its coverage at 6 a.m. BST with the game still in the 12th inning. The network explained that it had a commitment to carry the children's show The Wiggles that it could not break. The situation is similar to the infamous "Heidi Game" on the U.S. network NBC in 1968.Mike Tirico, on-air comment on Tirico and Van Pelt, ESPN Radio, July 22, 2008. Tirico was in England to cover The Open Championship for ESPN on ABC.

1990s Year Venue/Host team Network Play-by-play Color commentator(s) Field reporter(s) Pregame host(s) Pregame analyst1999Fenway Park, Boston Red SoxFoxJoe BuckTim McCarver and Bob BrenlyThom BrennamanKeith OlbermannSteve Lyons1998Coors Field, Colorado RockiesNBCBob CostasJoe MorganJim Gray and Keith OlbermannHannah Storm and Keith Olbermann1997Jacobs Field, Cleveland IndiansFoxJoe BuckTim McCarver and Bob BrenlyChip CaraySteve Lyons1996Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia PhilliesNBCBob CostasJoe Morgan and Bob UeckerJim GrayHannah Storm1995The Ballpark in Arlington, Texas RangersABCAl MichaelsJim Palmer and Tim McCarverLesley Visser and Rick DempseyJohn Saunders1994Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh PiratesNBCBob CostasJoe Morgan and Bob UeckerHannah Storm and Johnny BenchGreg Gumbel1993Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore OriolesCBSSean McDonoughTim McCarverJim KaatPat O'Brien and Andrea Joyce1992Jack Murphy Stadium, San Diego PadresCBSSean McDonoughTim McCarverJim Kaat and Lesley VisserPat O'Brien1991SkyDome, Toronto Blue JaysCBSJack BuckTim McCarverJim Kaat and Lesley VisserPat O'Brien1990Wrigley Field, Chicago CubsCBSJack BuckTim McCarverJim Kaat, Lesley Visser, and Pat O'BrienGreg Gumbel

Notes The 1990 All-Star Game from Chicago's Wrigley Field was marred by an approximately 68-minute rain delay during the top of the 7th inning. In the meantime, CBS aired Rescue 911. For CBS' coverage of the 1992 All-Star Game, they introduced Basecam, a lipstick-size camera, inside first base. The 1992 All-Star Game on CBS was interrupted with coverage of the Democratic National Convention. In June 1993, CBS Sports' Lesley Visser suffered a jogging accident in New York's Central Park in which she broke her hip and skidded face-first across the pavement. She required reconstructive plastic surgery on her face and in 2006, she required an artificial hip replacement. She missed the 1993 Major League Baseball All-Star Game due to the accident. In Visser's place in the meantime, came Jim Kaat. The 1994 All-Star Game marked NBC's first broadcast of a Major League Baseball game since Game 5 of the 1989 National League Championship Series on October 9. It also marked the inaugural broadcast of "The Baseball Network", which was a short-lived (lasting through the conclusion of the 1995 World Series), revenue-sharing joint venture between NBC, ABC, and Major League Baseball. The '94 All-Star game also was broadcast in Spanish on NBC's Secondary Audio Program. Boston Red Sox announcer Héctor Martínez and seven time All-Star Tony Pérez were the announcers for the occasion. The 1998 MLB All Star Game did not feature Bob Uecker, who was originally supposed to call the game with Bob Costas and Joe Morgan, but he left NBC Sports due to back problems.

1980s Year Venue/Host team Network Play-by-play Color commentator(s) Field reporter(s) Pregame host(s) Pregame analysts1989Anaheim Stadium, California AngelsNBCVin ScullyTom Seaver and Ronald Reagan (1st inning only)Bob Costas and Marv Albert1988Riverfront Stadium, Cincinnati RedsABCAl MichaelsJim Palmer and Tim McCarverGary Bender and Joe MorganAl MichaelsJim Palmer and Tim McCarver1987Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland AthleticsNBCVin ScullyJoe GaragiolaBob Costas and Marv Albert1986Astrodome, Houston AstrosABCAl MichaelsJim Palmer and Tim McCarverDon DrysdaleAl MichaelsJim Palmer and Tim McCarver1985Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minnesota TwinsNBCVin ScullyJoe GaragiolaBob Costas1984Candlestick Park, San Francisco GiantsABCAl MichaelsHoward Cosell and Earl WeaverDon Drysdale and Jim PalmerHoward CosellDon Drysdale and Jim Palmer1983Comiskey Park, Chicago White SoxNBCVin ScullyJoe GaragiolaDon SuttonBob Costas 1982Olympic Stadium, Montreal ExposABCAl Michaels (first half)Keith Jackson (second half)Don Drysdale and Howard CosellBob UeckerAl Michaels and Keith JacksonDon Drysdale and Howard Cosell1981Cleveland Stadium, Cleveland IndiansNBCJoe GaragiolaTony KubekBryant Gumbel1980Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles DodgersABCKeith Jackson (first half)Al Michaels (second half)Don Drysdale and Howard CosellBob UeckerKeith Jackson and Al MichaelsDon Drysdale and Howard Cosell

Notes The 1981 All-Star Game is to date, the only one to be played on a weekend (Sunday night). The game was originally to be played on July 14, but it was cancelled due to the players' strike lasting from June 12 to July 31. It was then brought back as a prelude to the second half of the season, which began the following day. For NBC's 1983 All-Star Game coverage, Don Sutton was in New York City, periodically tracking pitches with the aid of NBC's "Inside Pitch" technology. In 1984, Jim Palmer only served as a between innings analyst for ABC's coverage. In , NBC's telecast of the All-Star Game out of the Metrodome in Minnesota was the first program to be broadcast in stereo by a TV network. Former President of the United States, Ronald Reagan (who had just left office) served as the color commentator instead of Tom Seaver (Vin Scully's normal NBC broadcasting partner at the time) for the first inning of the 1989 game.

1970s Year Venue/Host team Network Play-by-play Color commentator(s) Field reporter Pregame host Pregame analysts1979Kingdome, Seattle MarinersNBCJoe GaragiolaTony Kubek and Tom SeaverBryant Gumbel1978San Diego Stadium, San Diego PadresABCKeith JacksonDon Drysdale and Howard CosellBob UeckerKeith JacksonDon Drysdale and Howard Cosell1977Yankee Stadium, New York YankeesNBCJoe GaragiolaTony Kubek Curt GowdyBryant Gumbel1976Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia PhilliesABCBob PrinceWarner Wolf and Bob Uecker1975County Stadium, Milwaukee BrewersNBCCurt GowdyJoe Garagiola and Tony KubekJoe Garagiola1974Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh PiratesNBCCurt GowdyJoe Garagiola and Tony KubekJoe Garagiola1973Royals Stadium, Kansas City RoyalsNBCCurt GowdyTony Kubek1972Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium, Atlanta BravesNBCCurt GowdyTony Kubek1971Tiger Stadium, Detroit TigersNBCCurt GowdyTony KubekLindsey Nelson1970Riverfront Stadium, Cincinnati RedsNBCCurt GowdyTony Kubek and Mickey MantleLindsey Nelson

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