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In a surprising shake-up, the Miami Marlins have decided not to retain television play-by-play announcer Kyle Sielaff after just two seasons in the role, according to a report from Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The team is also moving on from television analyst Jeff Nelson, studio host Craig Minervini, and analyst Rod Allen.
Jack McMullen, who currently serves as a radio announcer for the Marlins, is considered a strong candidate to step into Sielaff's position. Meanwhile, former Miami Hurricanes and Marlins first baseman Gaby Sanchez is slated to become the primary television analyst and will cover the majority of the team's games next season. The Marlins plan to add a second analyst to share the duties with Sanchez.
Key Analysis
The Marlins have frequently changed their broadcast teams in recent years, creating a revolving door in both television and radio booths. After Rich Waltz retired in 2017 following 13 seasons as the TV voice, Paul Severino held the position for seven years before the team chose not to renew his contract after the 2024 season. Sielaff, who previously worked as a radio announcer, transitioned to television in 2025, with McMullen taking over his radio role.
According to Jackson, McMullen is viewed as the frontrunner due to his considerable natural broadcasting talent and impressive performances during several August TV appearances when he and Sielaff swapped roles for a series. The Marlins' television booth has not fared well in Awful Announcing's MLB local announcer rankings, finishing 26th overall in the most recent evaluation, with fans criticizing the lack of polish and charisma. The previous year, the booth ranked 28th. The radio booth also struggled, placing 29th overall, though McMullen received individual praise as a keeper and a big, big improvement, thanks to his strong preparation and excellent radio voice.
Originally reported by awfulannouncing.