Andrew McCutchen begins broadcasting career after Braves release
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Former Atlanta Braves player Andrew McCutchen has transitioned to broadcasting following his release from Triple-A Gwinnett in August. After a successful playing career, including a National League MVP award, McCutchen has joined MLB Network as a guest analyst for the MLB Tonight: National Pregame Show and MLB Central. This move comes on the heels of the Braves' elimination from the postseason after a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. McCutchen's initial guest role received positive reviews, suggesting he may pursue a more permanent position in broadcasting.
- •Andrew McCutchen joined MLB Network shortly after being cut by the Braves.
- •He won the National League MVP award in 2013 with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- •McCutchen played his last games with the Braves' Triple-A affiliate, Gwinnett.
- •The Braves were eliminated from the postseason by the Dodgers.
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"The Atlanta Braves received an update from a former member of the franchise who trialed a new role shortly after his exit.
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