The Orioles are gearing up for a busy and exciting 2026 season, and today they pulled back the curtain on their Spring Training broadcast schedule - along with a familiar voice returning to Birdland. Josh Lewin, a veteran broadcaster with deep roots in Baltimore, is officially joining the Orioles Radio Network for the upcoming season, marking a homecoming more than 30 years in the making.
Lewin, who got his start in Charm City back in 1994, brings a wealth of experience from across the baseball landscape. He’s called games for the Cubs, Tigers, Rangers, Mets, and Red Sox, and has been a fixture on national broadcasts over the years. Now, he’s back in the booth for the O’s, rounding out a deep and talented broadcast crew that blends experience, insight, and a strong connection to the fanbase.
MASN and Orioles Radio Bringing Spring Training to Fans Like Never Before
For the 20th straight season, MASN will serve as the exclusive television home of the Orioles, and this year they’re stepping things up - airing a record 20 Spring Training games. That includes the special exhibition matchup against the Nationals at Oriole Park on March 22, giving fans a rare spring look at the Birds back in Baltimore.
MASN+ will also carry games, offering even more access for fans who prefer to stream. On the radio side, the Orioles Radio Network will broadcast 12 Spring Training games across Hearst’s 98 Rock and WBAL NewsRadio, including that March 22 exhibition.
Here’s a look at the Spring Training broadcast slate - mark your calendars:
February
- **Feb. 20 vs.
Yankees** - 1:05 p.m. on MASN & WBAL
- **Feb. 21 vs.
Pirates** - 1:05 p.m. on MASN, WBAL & 98 Rock
- Feb. 22 at Tigers - 1:05 p.m. on WBAL & 98 Rock
- Feb. 25 vs. Rays - 1:05 p.m. on MASN
- Feb. 26 vs. Tigers - 1:05 p.m. on MASN
- Feb. 28 vs. Braves - 1:05 p.m. on MASN, WBAL & 98 Rock
March
- Mar. 1 at Red Sox - 1:05 p.m. on MASN, WBAL & 98 Rock
- Mar. 4 vs. Astros - 1:05 p.m. on MASN
- Mar. 6 vs. Cardinals - 1:05 p.m. on MASN
- Mar. 7 vs. Twins - 1:05 p.m. on WBAL & 98 Rock
- Mar. 8 vs. Blue Jays - 1:05 p.m. on MASN, WBAL & 98 Rock
- Mar. 9 at Cardinals - 1:05 p.m. on MASN
- Mar. 10 at Astros - 1:05 p.m. on MASN
- Mar. 11 vs. Pirates - 1:05 p.m. on MASN
- Mar. 14 at Pirates - 1:05 p.m. on MASN, WBAL & 98 Rock
- **Mar. 15 vs.
Yankees** - 6:05 p.m. on MASN, WBAL & 98 Rock
- **Mar. 16 vs.
Red Sox** - 6:05 p.m. on MASN
- Mar. 18 at Blue Jays - 1:05 p.m. on MASN
- Mar. 19 vs. Pirates - 6:05 p.m. on MASN
- Mar. 20 vs. Red Sox (Spring Breakout) - 6:05 p.m. on MASN
- Mar. 20 at Yankees - 6:35 p.m. on WBAL
- **Mar. 21 vs.
Phillies** - 1:05 p.m. on MASN, WBAL & 98 Rock
- **Mar. 22 vs.
Nationals (at Oriole Park)** - 1:35 p.m. on MASN, WBAL & 98 Rock
Broadcast Team: A Blend of Familiar Voices and Fresh Energy
The Orioles’ 2026 broadcast crew is a mix of veteran presence and fresh perspective, anchored by some of the most recognizable names in the organization.
- Kevin Brown returns for his eighth season and fifth as the lead television play-by-play voice on MASN. His command of the game and easy rapport with analysts have made him a fan favorite.
- Brett Hollander is back for his seventh season, continuing as a lead voice on the Orioles Radio Network.
- Josh Lewin, making his full-time return to Baltimore, brings decades of big-league experience and a rich broadcasting résumé. From the Rangers to the Mets and beyond, Lewin has seen it all - and now he brings that expertise back to the Orioles booth.
- Ben Wagner enters his third season with the club, serving as a lead play-by-play voice on radio and stepping in as the primary backup for television.
- Ben McDonald, the former O’s pitcher and fan-favorite analyst, will once again provide color commentary on MASN. His deep pitching insight and down-home delivery have become staples of Orioles broadcasts since he joined full-time in 2018.
- Jim Palmer, a true Orioles legend and Hall of Famer, returns for his 34th season as a MASN analyst. With 63 years in the organization, Palmer’s presence is as much a part of the franchise as the black-and-orange uniforms.
- Brian Roberts, another Orioles Hall of Famer, will contribute as an analyst on select MASN broadcasts.
- Melanie Newman is back for her seventh season, continuing to host pre- and postgame coverage on MASN.
- Rob Long also returns to the MASN airwaves as a pre- and postgame host, now in his eighth year with the team.
MASN and Orioles Radio Network: Expanding the Reach
MASN continues to be the go-to destination for Orioles baseball, airing every regular season game in high definition and streaming through MASN+, the network’s direct-to-consumer platform launched in 2025. MASN+ offers 24/7 content - from live games to Orioles Classics and O’s Xtra - reaching fans across a seven-state region that stretches from Pennsylvania to North Carolina.
On the radio side, the Orioles Radio Network broadcasts on more than 30 stations across six states, including flagship stations 98 Rock and WBAL NewsRadio. Every regular season game and select Spring Training matchups will be available on radio, as well as through streaming platforms like MLB At Bat and the WBAL Radio App.
With a packed Spring Training slate, a deep and dynamic broadcast team, and expanded coverage across TV, radio, and streaming, Orioles fans will have more ways than ever to stay connected to the team in 2026. And with Josh Lewin returning to where it all started, there’s a little extra nostalgia in the air this spring - just in time for baseball to bloom again.