Chris Garagiola to Call Diamondbacks Television Broadcasts
The broadcaster moves to the television booth starting in the 2027 season.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Baseball
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The Arizona Diamondbacks named Chris Garagiola as their new television play-by-play announcer for the 2027 season. Garagiola will transition into the lead role after previously serving as a back-up announcer for the club.
Why it matters
The appointment keeps the Garagiola family name at the forefront of the organization, continuing a long-standing broadcast tradition with the team.
Garagiola served as the radio voice on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM for 3 seasons from 2024 to 2026. His predecessor, Joe Garagiola Sr., provided the family legacy with a 15-season tenure with the Diamondbacks and a 58-year career.
The players
Chris Garagiola
He is the newly appointed television play-by-play announcer for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Joe Garagiola Jr.
He is a former General Manager who led the Arizona Diamondbacks front office from 1995 to 2005.
Joe Garagiola Sr.
He was a legendary broadcaster who worked with the Arizona Diamondbacks for 15 seasons between 1998 and 2012.
The details
Garagiola first joined the Arizona Diamondbacks organization in December 2021 before expanding his duties. His path to the television booth included a previous professional stop with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
Timeline
1995-2005: Joe Garagiola Jr. served as team General Manager.
1998-2012: Joe Garagiola Sr. worked for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
December 2021: Chris Garagiola joined the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.
2024-2026: Garagiola served as radio play-by-play announcer.
2027: Garagiola begins television play-by-play duties.
Season Trajectory
This move signals a shift in the team's media presentation strategy as the franchise moves toward the 2027 season. The appointment maintains a consistent brand identity for viewers while reshaping the booth for the upcoming schedule.
Fans in the Phoenix area will hear a familiar voice shift from the radio airwaves to the television broadcast for every home and road game. This change marks the end of the previous television broadcast structure as the team prepares for the new season.
The takeaway
The transition demonstrates how organizations balance fresh broadcasting talent with established institutional history. Viewers can look forward to a familiar style in the booth as the team continues its long-term media strategy.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by MLB.
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