Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-play after a 44-year career

According to a report from Andrew Marchand, Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-play broadcasting after a legendary 44-year career The athletewhich was confirmed by Costas.

Costas, who will be honored in Cooperstown as a presenter of his legendary career, said The athlete that he would prefer to formally address his status at a later date, but confirmed that he was indeed retiring. Costas' final MLB call-up came when the New York Yankees won Game 4 of the ALDS against the Kansas City Royals on October 10, clinching a spot in the ALCS.

Costas, 72, will continue to appear from time to time on MLB Network, where he will serve in a studio analyst emeritus role. Costas has been MLB Network's lead play-by-play announcer since the network's inception in 2009.

Costas' contract as a play-by-play announcer with MLB Network expired at the end of the 2024 season, but he made the decision that this would be his final year before the start of the season, according to Marchand's report.

Costas began his play-by-play career 44 years ago and has won three World Series and 10 league championships in his career.