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Buck Showalter Returns to MLB Network as Analyst

Following his departure from the New York Mets, Buck Showalter is set to rejoin MLB Network as an on-air analyst starting in April.

Overview

  • Former Mets manager Buck Showalter will return to MLB Network as an analyst, having previously worked there in 2020 and 2021.
  • Showalter's return to broadcasting follows a tenure with the Mets that included a 101-61 record in his first year and Manager of the Year honors, but ended with a 75-87 season in 2023.
  • The 67-year-old has a rich history in baseball, managing teams such as the Yankees, Diamondbacks, Rangers, and Orioles, and boasts a career record of 1,727-1,665.
  • Despite being a finalist for the Los Angeles Angels' managerial position, Showalter will instead bring his expertise back to television.
  • MLB Network praises Showalter's on-field expertise and baseball knowledge, expecting his return to strengthen their content this season.