NBCSP launches multi-platform coverage details for Phillies spring training originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
NBC Sports Philadelphia is kicking off Phillies spring training with extensive coverage, highlighted by 17 live games and extensive TV, digital and social content.
The 17-game slate includes seven matchups on NBCSP, 10 on NBCSP+ and gets underway with the team’s exhibition opener against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. ET. A look at the NBCSP broadcast production schedule below:
| Date | Time | Matchup | Location | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 22 | 1:05 PM | Phillies vs. Pittsburgh | Clearwater, FL | NBCSP |
| Wed, Feb 25 | 1:05 PM | Phillies vs. Detroit | Clearwater, FL | NBCSP+ |
| Fri, Feb 27 | 1:05 PM | Phillies vs. Miami | Clearwater, FL | NBCSP+ |
| Sun, Mar 1 | 1:05 PM | Phillies vs. NY Yankees | Clearwater, FL | NBCSP |
| Wed, Mar 4 | 1:05 PM | Phillies vs. Team Canada* | Clearwater, FL | NBCSP+ |
| Thurs, Mar 5 | 1:05 PM | Phillies vs. Boston | Clearwater, FL | NBCSP+ |
| Tues, Mar 10 | 1:05 PM | Phillies vs. NY Yankees | Clearwater, FL | NBCSP+ |
| Fri, Mar 13 | 1:05 PM | Phillies vs. Baltimore | Clearwater, FL | NBCSP+ |
| Sun, Mar 15 | 1:05 PM | Phillies vs. Atlanta | Clearwater, FL | NBCSP |
| Tues, Mar 17 | 1:05 PM | Phillies vs. Minnesota | Clearwater, FL | NBCSP+ |
| Fri, Mar 20 | 1:05 PM | Phillies vs. Detroit | Clearwater, FL | NBCSP+ |
| Sat, Mar 21 | 1:05 PM | Phillies vs. Toronto** | Clearwater, FL | NBCSP+ |
*WBC Exhibition
**Spring Breakout Prospects
NBCSP is extending bonus coverage in partnership with other regional networks including Sportsnet, YES Network and MLB Local.
| Date | Time | Matchup | Location | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 21 | 1:07 PM | Phillies at Toronto | Dunedin, FL | NBCSP |
| Sat, Feb 28 | 1:07 PM | Phillies at Toronto | Dunedin, FL | NBCSP |
| Sun, Mar 8 | 1:05 PM | Phillies at Minnesota | Ft. Myers, FL | NBCSP |
| Sat, Mar 14 | 1:05 PM | Phillies at NY Yankees | Tampa, FL | NBCSP+ |
| Sun, Mar 22 | 1:05 PM | Phillies at NY Yankees | Tampa, FL | NBCSP |
Live games will feature play-by-play announcer Tom McCarthy and veteran analysts Ruben Amaro Jr., Ben Davis and John Kruk rotating in the booth. Phillies legend Cole Hamels will also return as a game analyst on a part-time basis.
Digital reporting will feature work from both Jim Salisbury and Cole Weintraub, who will also spearhead coverage through the regular season.
Salisbury, who previously served as the Phillies writer/reporter for the network from 2010 to 2022, returns in a similar role covering the team. The veteran sports reporter brings more than 30 years of experience reporting on baseball and 26 years covering the Phillies.
“I’m excited to return to NBC Sports Philadelphia and once again be part of its great baseball coverage team,” said Salisbury. “Opening day can’t come fast enough. I’m sick of the cold and ready for some ball. Hopefully I won’t dangle any participles.”
Weintraub also joins the team as a digital reporter, previously spending time as a contributor for MLB Pipeline and MiLB.
“[Philadelphia is] a fantastic baseball town,” Weintraub said. “The opportunity to bridge the gap between younger and older audiences through our coverage of Phillies baseball is beyond exciting.”
Special edition episodes of the Phillies Talk Podcast, featuring hosts Spencer McKercher and Sean Kane, will feature comprehensive team/player progress reports and special guest interviews.
“Sean and I are incredibly excited about the growth of the Phillies Talk podcast coverage, which continues to exceed expectations and deliver fans the best Phillies content, especially down in spring training,” said McKercher. “Most importantly, the engagement and feedback from Phillies fans has been overwhelming and we’re grateful for the passion and support that’s fueling this momentum.”
You can stay up to date on all things Phillies with wall-to-wall coverage on NBCsportsphiladelphia.com and social/digital platforms.