{"id":555178,"date":"2026-03-21T15:20:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T15:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/555178\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T15:20:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T15:20:08","slug":"netflix-taps-nfl-star-for-shocking-mlb-opening-day-coverage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/555178\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix taps NFL star for shocking MLB Opening Day coverage"},"content":{"rendered":"

NFL<\/a> star Jameis Winston is making a surprising leap into an MLB<\/a> Opening Day role as Netflix prepares to debut its baseball coverage.<\/p>\n

Winston\u2019s NFL career is still ongoing as he mentors second-year star Jaxson Dart with the New York Giants. However, when the veteran signal caller decides to retire from football he certainly has a job waiting for him in sports media<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Netflix has revealed<\/a> that Winston is being included on its MLB Opening Day coverage as the streaming platform dives into baseball for the first time. The shocking thing about the decision is that Winston has never played professional baseball.<\/p>\n

Jameis Winston will appear on Netflix’s MLB opening night MLB coverage, for some reason. https:\/\/t.co\/B9zQMmHFEl<\/a><\/p>\n

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However, it\u2019s clear that Winston is made for television given his fun personality and ability to create viral moments. This has been on display at the Super Bowl and other NFL events throughout his career.<\/p>\n

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MLB and Netflix are now hoping to get similar results out of the Giants quarterback as he prepares for his second act whenever football ends.<\/p>\n

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Netflix is going all in on its new baseball coverage after announcing the addition of MLB legend Barry Bonds<\/a> recently. Both Bonds and Winston will join a talented cast for the New York Yankees taking on the San Francisco Giants on March 25.<\/p>\n

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NFL head coach John Harbaugh shakes hands with New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston.<\/p>\n

Overall, Netflix\u2019s push into sports seems to be widely successful so far, including its boxing and MMA relationship with Jake Paul\u2019s Most Valuable Promotions. Meanwhile, the streaming platform also has plans to expand beyond WWE Monday Night Raw and NFL games on Christmas Day.<\/p>\n

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