Why Joe Buck is calling Dodgers-Mets on ESPN for Jackie Robinson Day

Why Joe Buck is calling Dodgers-Mets on ESPN for Jackie Robinson Day originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Jackie Robinson Day is celebrated annually on April 15.

This year, that date falls on a Wednesday, and ESPN will broadcast the final game of the day. ESPN has partnered with MLB. TV for the 2026 season, combining the service with its ESPN Unlimited offering.

The network will also broadcast 30 national games throughout the season. One of them will be the final game on April 15 between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers . To add to the moment, ESPN is calling on veteran broadcaster Joe Buck to work the booth for the game.

Here is more on why Buck is calling the Dodgers-Mets game on Jackie Robinson Day. SN's MLB HQ: Live MLB scores | Updated MLB standings | Full MLB schedule Why is Joe Buck calling Dodgers-Mets? In late March, ESPN released the lineup for the Jackie Robinson Day broadcast between the Mets and the Dodgers.