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NBC’s return to MLB starts with opening-day doubleheader of Pirates-Mets, Dodgers-Diamondbacks
2 minute read 2:27 PM CSTNEW YORK (AP) — NBC's return to broadcasting Major League Baseball games will start with an opening-day doubleheader on March 26.
Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates will face Juan Soto and the New York Mets at 1 p.m. Eastern on NBC and Peacock. At 8 p.m., the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers will host the Arizona Diamondbacks in the scheduled primetime game for that day.
NBC announced its “Sunday Night Baseball” and “MLB Sunday Leadoff” games on Friday.
The Dodgers, Boston and San Diego will each make four primetime appearances. The Yankees, Philadelphia, Detroit and Seattle will have three appearances apiece.
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