Awful Announcing ranks 2026 MLB local radio broadcast teams
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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Awful Announcing released its 2026 local radio broadcast rankings based on more than 10,000 listener grades. The evaluation covers all 30 Major League Baseball teams, assessing play-by-play announcers and analysts on their performance throughout the season. The Colorado Rockies radio crew placed last in the rankings, while the Miami Marlins moved out of the final position to rank 29th. The survey includes feedback on iconic voices entering their final seasons, such as Howie Rose for the Mets and Rick Rizzs for the Mariners. Readers assigned grades ranging from A to F to each broadcast team, with most crews receiving passing marks. The rankings highlight listener perspectives on the quality of play-by-play commentary and the engagement level of booth personnel.
- •The Colorado Rockies ranked 30th with a 1.61 average score.
- •The Miami Marlins improved from 30th in 2025 to 29th this year.
- •Results reflect feedback from over 10,000 individual listener grades.
- •The survey highlights the final season for veteran announcers Howie Rose and Rick Rizzs.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Awful Announcing’s 2026 MLB local radio broadcaster rankings
"A few weeks back, we asked our readers to grade the 2026 MLB local TV broadcasters. They anointed the San Diego Padres TV broadcasters as the best in the business for the second straight year. Baseball is a sport appreciated in many ways. And while the TV booths and voices get much of the glory,…
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