Costas Adds Extra Credibility to the New MLB Network

The announcement Tuesday of Bob Costas becoming part of the new MLB Network is, no doubt, a coup for the new 24/7 baseball channel. The notion of Costas teaming up with MLB Network had been rumored, but until the announcement, it was a question of whether he would be nothing more than an occasional host for specials, such as the airing of Don Larsen’s perfect World Series game. The addition of Costas gives MLB Network a large dose of credibility. He had been approached in the past to do baseball, but only in limited capacity – play-by-play, or studio host – not the broad range of freedoms that MLB Network has apparently offered him. The 29-year veteran of NBC Sports addressed the media Tuesday afternoon, and seemed excited about joining the new network where he will lend his ideas to the creative process in terms of programming. “Baseball has always been my favorite sport,” said Costas. “I enjoy everything I do. I love the Olympics. I have a great time with the Super ...