NBC Sports Philadelphia is kicking off Phillies spring training with extensive coverage, highlighted by 17 live games and extensive TV, digital and social content.
The 17-game slate includes seven matchups on NBCSP, 10 on NBCSP+ and gets underway with the team’s exhibition opener against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. ET. A look at the NBCSP broadcast production schedule below:
Date
Time
Matchup
Location
Channel
Sun, Feb 221:05 PMPhillies vs. PittsburghClearwater, FLNBCSP
Wed, Feb 251:05 PMPhillies vs. DetroitClearwater, FLNBCSP+
Fri, Feb 271:05 PMPhillies vs. MiamiClearwater, FLNBCSP+
Sun, Mar 11:05 PMPhillies vs. NY YankeesClearwater, FLNBCSP
Wed, Mar 41:05 PMPhillies vs. Team Canada*Clearwater, FLNBCSP+
Thurs, Mar 51:05 PMPhillies vs. BostonClearwater, FLNBCSP+
Tues, Mar 101:05 PMPhillies vs. NY YankeesClearwater, FLNBCSP+
Fri, Mar 131:05 PMPhillies vs. BaltimoreClearwater, FLNBCSP+
Sun, Mar 151:05 PMPhillies vs. AtlantaClearwater, FLNBCSP
Tues, Mar 171:05 PMPhillies vs. MinnesotaClearwater, FLNBCSP+
Fri, Mar 201:05 PMPhillies vs. DetroitClearwater, FLNBCSP+
Sat, Mar 211:05 PMPhillies vs. Toronto**Clearwater, FLNBCSP+
*WBC Exhibition
**Spring Breakout Prospects
NBCSP is extending bonus coverage in partnership with other regional networks including Sportsnet, YES Network and MLB Local.
Date
Time
Matchup
Location
Channel
Sat, Feb 21
1:07 PM
Phillies at Toronto
Dunedin, FL
NBCSP
Sat, Feb 28
1:07 PM
Phillies at Toronto
Dunedin, FL
NBCSP
Sun, Mar 8
1:05 PM
Phillies at Minnesota
Ft. Myers, FL
NBCSP
Sat, Mar 14
1:05 PM
Phillies at NY Yankees
Tampa, FL
NBCSP+
Sun, Mar 22
1:05 PM
Phillies at NY Yankees
Tampa, FL
NBCSP
Live games will feature play-by-play announcer Tom McCarthy and veteran analysts Ruben Amaro Jr., Ben Davis and John Kruk rotating in the booth. Phillies legend Cole Hamels will also return as a game analyst on a part-time basis.
Digital reporting will feature work from both Jim Salisbury and Cole Weintraub, who will also spearhead coverage through the regular season.
Salisbury, who previously served as the Phillies writer/reporter for the network from 2010 to 2022, returns in a similar role covering the team. The veteran sports reporter brings more than 30 years of experience reporting on baseball and 26 years covering the Phillies.
“I’m excited to return to NBC Sports Philadelphia and once again be part of its great baseball coverage team,” said Salisbury. “Opening day can’t come fast enough. I’m sick of the cold and ready for some ball. Hopefully I won’t dangle any participles.”
Weintraub also joins the team as a digital reporter, previously spending time as a contributor for MLB Pipeline and MiLB.
“[Philadelphia is] a fantastic baseball town,” Weintraub said. “The opportunity to bridge the gap between younger and older audiences through our coverage of Phillies baseball is beyond exciting.”
Special edition episodes of the Phillies Talk Podcast, featuring hosts Spencer McKercher and Sean Kane, will feature comprehensive team/player progress reports and special guest interviews.
“Sean and I are incredibly excited about the growth of the Phillies Talk podcast coverage, which continues to exceed expectations and deliver fans the best Phillies content, especially down in spring training,” said McKercher. “Most importantly, the engagement and feedback from Phillies fans has been overwhelming and we’re grateful for the passion and support that’s fueling this momentum.”
You can stay up to date on all things Phillies with wall-to-wall coverage on NBCsportsphiladelphia.com and social/digital platforms.