MLB Network set to extensively cover 2026 World Series presented by Capital One
Oct. 22, 2026 – MLB Network is set to provide unparalleled content of the 2026 World Series presented by Capital One beginning today at 12 p.m. ET, with seven straight hours of media day coverage across MLB Now, MLB Central, MLB Tonight and MLB Tonight: National Pregame Show.
With a matchup featuring the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays, two teams pursuing its first World Series title, MLB Network’s wide variety of shows will cover the 122nd Fall Classic on game days beginning with tomorrow’s Game 1, including:
- MLB Central presented by Strauss at 12 p.m. ET: Mark DeRosa, Robert Flores and Lauren Shehadi will bring their signature mix of informative deep dives and humorous takes on the series;
- MLB Now presented by Essilor at 4 p.m. ET: Host Brian Kenny and insider Joel Sherman will team up for insightful and data-driven discussions alongside a rotating group of MLB Network analysts, including Yonder Alonso, DeRosa, World Series Champion Eric Hosmer, Dan Plesac, two-time World Series Champion Jake Peavy and Chris Young. For Hosmer, it marks the first World Series he will cover with MLB Network;
- Intentional Talk presented by CFP Professionals at 5 p.m. ET: World Series Champions Kevin Millar and Ryan Dempster join Siera Santos for entertaining banter, detailed analysis and exclusive interviews;
- MLB Tonight: National Pregame Show presented by Goodyear at 6 p.m. ET: MLB Network’s trio of Greg Amsinger and former All-Stars Harold Reynolds and Dan Plesac will set the stage leading up to every World Series game, with three-time World Series Champion Albert Pujols joining as an analyst for Game 3 through Game 5;
- MLB Tonight presented by Goodyear immediately following each World Series game: MLB Network’s Emmy Award-winning show will feature in-depth analysis and postgame interviews with Amsinger, Kenny and Matt Vasgersian serving as hosts alongside analysts Alonso, Hosmer, Peavy and Young.
MLB Network will continue to simulcast the final hour of SiriusXM’s daily show, The Leadoff Spot, weekdays at 9 a.m. ET during the Fall Classic. On travel days, MLB Tonight presented by Goodyear will air with Gregg Caserta and Steve Phillips on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. ET and Thursday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. ET.
In addition to its content on MLB Network, Dave Flemming (play-by-play) and Ryan Spilborghs (analyst) will call every game of the World Series for MLB Network’s production of the world television feed which will be distributed by MLB rightsholders around the globe. For Game 1 and Game 2, MLB Network will produce @MLB’s Batting Practice Show on X, with Ben Verlander, Jake Peavy and Chris Young. And for the first-time ever at the World Series, MLB Network will produce a batting practice live stream on MLB’s YouTube page leading up to every game.
The 2026 World Series presented by Capital One marks the 18th Fall Classic MLB Network has covered in its history. In total, 19 different personalities, including five World Series Champions, will contribute to MLB Network’s coverage, which is now available Direct-to-Consumer. In addition to MLB Network’s linear content, clips and social-first content with personalities will be featured across MLB Network’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X and YouTube.