Arizona Diamondbacks move on from TV announcer Steve Berthiaume after 15 years
One of MLB’s longest-tenured local play-by-play announcers is out of a job, as the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday announced they are moving on from Steve Berthiaume. Berthiaume, who became known to baseball fans as an anchor on ESPN’s SportsCenter and Baseball Tonight early in his career, called D’Backs games for the past 14 years with partner Bob Brenly.…
For 15 years, Steve Berthiaume and Bob Brenly held the role of primary announcers for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Berthiaume, a seasoned play-by-play announcer, gained recognition as an anchor on ESPN’s SportsCenter and Baseball Tonight. In January, the Diamondbacks announced that Berthiaume would not be returning after his contract expired.
The team's CEO, Derrick Hall, expressed surprise and disappointment upon Berthiaume's announcement. Berthiaume acknowledged his gratitude for the opportunity to work with the fan base over the past 14 years, stating that he always prioritized the club. Brenly, who managed the Diamondbacks during their 2001 World Series championship, served as the team's game analyst during Berthiaume's tenure.
The duo ranked 19th and 21st respectively in Awful Announcing’s local broadcaster rankings this season. The radio team also placed 21st. The Arizona Diamondbacks were among the first MLB teams to transition their local broadcasts to MLB Local Media streaming, with KPNX, a Tegna-owned NBC affiliate, airing a small package of games during the past two seasons.
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