HOF broadcaster Bob Costas is "retiring as a Major League Baseball play-by-play caller." Costas confirmed the news today, but said that he would "prefer to address the decision" and his career "at a later date." The decision to retire was "made by Costas prior to the season, which coincided with his contract ending." His last game broadcast on TBS was the Yankees' Game 4 victory in the ALDS. Costas "vaguely insinuated that it might be his final call toward the end of the broadcast." The 72-year-old will "continue with his emeritus work at MLB Network, where he contributes to several shows as a host and analyst, including on historical events, like the Hall of Fame announcement." He has been MLB Network's lead play-by-play voice since the network began in 2009, but he will "cede that role" (THE ATHLETIC, 10/31).
Bob Costas retires from MLB play-by-play role
