(analyst, 2013–2016) Jon Sciambi: (play-by-play, 2005; fill-in play-by-play, 2013; play-by-play, 2014–2021) Xavier Scruggs: (analyst 2021) Rick Sutcliffe: (analyst, 2008–2021) Dan Shulman: (play-by-play, 1995–2007; 2009–2010 for September games) History The program debuted in 1990, when ESPN first acquired MLB rights. From 2000 to 2005, broadcasts consisted of a doubleheader, usually airing the first game at ET on ESPN and the second at ET on ESPN2. The second part of the doubleheader was discontinued after 2005 season. Wednesdays also formerly included an afternoon game, called ESPN DayGame which aired typically at or ET on ESPN, making Wednesdays ESPN's primary day of baseball, as games aired both in the afternoon and in primetime. However, ESPN DayGame was also discontinued following the 2006 season. In 2021, ESPN agreed to a new contract with Major League Baseball through the 2028 season. However, the deal included only around 30 exclusive broadcasts, most of which would take place on Sunday Night Baseball. Thus, it is likely that Wednesday Night Baseball may move to Fox Sports 1, and MLB Network as part of the MLB Network Showcase package. Wednesday Night Baseball on other networks Nationally televised baseball on Wednesday nights is not exclusive to ESPN. Recently, nationally televised Wednesday games have also aired on networks such as FS1 or MLB Network. FS1 (2017-2018, 2020-present) While nationally televised FS1 games usually air on Friday and Saturday nights, FS1 has also aired games on Wednesday nights since 2017. Usually, they're on days when ESPN is covering other sports. Schedule MLB Network (2009-present) Since 2009, MLB Network airs live baseball most weeknights, including games. Wednesday games on MLB Network tend to just be simulcasts of games produced by regional sports networks and not games directly produced by MLB network. See also ESPN Major League Baseball Baseball Tonight Sunday Night Baseball Monday Night Baseball Thursday Night Baseball Fox Major League Baseball Major League Baseball on ESPN Radio ESPN Major League Baseball broadcasters Major League Baseball on ESPN Radio broadcasters List of current Major League Baseball announcers Resources ESPN.tv Press Release: ESPN’s Signature MLB Franchises Return - Sunday, Monday and Wednesday Night Baseball References External links Baseball on ESPN.tv MLB on ESPN.com Searchable Network TV Broadcasts 1990 American television series debuts 2000s American television series 2010s American television series ESPN original programming ESPN2 original programming Major League Baseball on television Sports telecast series Wednesday