Bob Costas will retire from baseball Play-by-Play announcing after 44-year career

Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-play broadcasting after an iconic 44-year career, according to a report by Andrew Marchand of Athleticswhich was confirmed by Costas.

Costas, enshrined in Cooperstown as a broadcaster for his legendary career, told Athletics that he prefers to formally address his status at a later date, but did confirm that he was indeed retiring. Costas’ last MLB call was when the New York Yankees won Game 4 of the ALDS against the Kansas City Royals on October 10 to earn a berth in the ALCS.

The 72-year-old Costas will still be seen from time to time on MLB Network, where he will serve in an emeritus role as a studio analyst. Costas has been MLB Network’s lead play-by-play announcer since the network’s inception in 2009.

Costas’ contract as a play-by-play announcer with MLB Network expired at the end of the 2024 season, but he made his decision that this would be his last year before the start of the season, according to Marchand’s report.

Costas began his play-by-play career 44 years ago and has called three World Series and 10 league championships in his career.