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Joe Buck Returns to MLB Broadcasting for Opening Day

2/18/2025

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Joe Buck is set to make his exciting return to national baseball broadcasting on March 27, 2025, as he calls the Opening Day matchup between the New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers for ESPN. This highly anticipated assignment marks his first foray into MLB since 2021, though Buck emphasizes it’s a special occasion rather than a full-time comeback.

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Joe Buck returns to MLB broadcasting on March 27, 2025, marking his first game since 2021. Buck, who became the youngest voice of a World Series in 1996, has called historic moments, including Mark McGwire's record-breaking home run. His return revives a legacy of iconic baseball commentary.

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Story summary

Joe Buck is set to make his exciting return to national baseball broadcasting on March 27, 2025, as he calls the Opening Day matchup between the New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers for ESPN. This highly anticipated assignment marks his first foray into MLB since 2021, though Buck emphasizes it’s a special occasion rather than a full-time comeback.

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