Alex Faust, the broadcaster who replaced Bob Miller as the voice of the Los Angeles Kings in 2017 after Miller’s 44-year career, following his retirement, will now succeed another broadcasting legend, Bob Costas, as the play-by-play announcer for TNT’s Major League Baseball postseason games. Faust, 36, currently calls Friday Night MLB games on Apple TV+, serves as the radio voice for the New York Rangers, and has contributed to TNT Sports’ hockey and tennis coverage. His appointment follows Costas’ retirement after a remarkable 44-year career, culminating with his final MLB call during the 2024 American League Division Series. Costas’ departure from play-by-play commentary, announced to Tom Verducci of MLB Network, came after he decided to step down, citing a desire to maintain his high standards. He will continue his involvement with MLB Network, appearing in roles other than play-by-play. Faust’s experience replacing a broadcasting icon with his departure from the Kings in 2023, after the expiration of their television deal with Bally Sports, makes him a fitting successor to Costas’ legacy. Costas’ recent appearance as a guest on NPR’s “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” where he answered questions about the Emmy Awards, further highlights his enduring presence in the broadcasting world, a world he enriched with his 29 Emmys and his role as prime-time host for 12 Olympic Games.
