NESN employs former MLB Network, Dodgers reporter to join Red

NESN beefed up its talent lineup for Red Sox coverage Wednesday by employing somebody who is really familiar to baseball fans nationwide.The network has actually added

previous MLB Network factor and Dodgers sideline reporter Alanna Rizzo as a”basic sports press reporter and expert ‚”according to a press release. Rizzo’s tasks, which start in May, will include”co-host of the network’s alternate broadcast,”Unobstructed Views provided by Blue Moon “, occasional host and sideline press reporter for NESN’s Red Sox coverage, and other basic reporting.Studio host Tom Caron and sideline reporter Jahmai Webster will remain in the lead functions for those positions with Rizzo completing on celebration. In the last few years, when Webster has been off, Caron has actually filled in as sideline reporter. Adam Pellerin has been the backup pregame and postgame host.Webster has actually been the lead sideline host since 2021, when Guerin Austin left NESN.Rizzo, a Colorado native, started her baseball broadcasting career as a Rockies host and in-game reporter for ROOT Sports Rocky Mountain from 2007 to 2011. She has actually appeared on MLB Network because 2012, serving as a regular contributor to was a regular factor on”High Heat “with Christopher Russo from 2021 to 2024 in addition to shows like Deliberate Talk and Quick Pitch. In Los Angeles, Rizzo invested seven seasons as an in-game reporter and host for SportsNet Los Angeles covering the Dodgers. She also presently adds to”Foul Area. “” I’m beyond delighted to bring my passion, energy, and storytelling to such a historical and highly regarded network,” Rizzo stated in a statement launched by NESN. “NESN has an unbelievable

tradition, and I can’t wait to be a part of sharing Red Sox baseball with a few of the most passionate fans on the planet. “In March, the network released its original talent roster for the 2025 Red Sox season with Dave O’Brien returning as the play-by-play voice together with lead expert Lou Merloni, as well as Will Middlebrooks and

Kevin Millar as color analysts. Mike Monaco, who is expected to make his 2025 NESN launching on the group’s next journey, will have periodic play-by-play duties also. Lenny DiNardo, Deven Marrero, Jonathan Papelbon and Jim Rice are the studio experts alongside Caron and Pellerin. Rizzo is the latest addition to the group.”We’re thrilled to welcome Alanna to the NESN group,”stated NESN COO Matt Volk.”Her impressive performance history as a sports reporter and press reporter, integrated with deep knowledge of baseball and energetic storytelling, will continue to raise our

protection throughout platforms and improve our baseball coverage on the network. “More Red Sox coverage