ESPN is pulling out all the stops for its inaugural MLB broadcast under a new league contract, assembling a true All-Star booth for a marquee matchup. The network has tapped legendary play-by-play voice Joe Buck to call the April 15th Jackie Robinson Day game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets, flanked by a pair of iconic pitchers: Orel Hershiser and Ron Darling.

This trio brings a perfect blend of national prestige and local insight. Buck, ESPN's lead Monday Night Football voice, boasts a staggering baseball resume from his Fox tenure, including 24 World Series calls. He'll be paired with Hershiser, the Dodgers' primary analyst, and Darling, a cornerstone of Mets broadcasts since 2006, ensuring deep familiarity with both clubs.

The unique pairing was essentially Buck's dream team. He revealed on a recent podcast that when asked by ESPN executive Mark Gross who he wanted to work with for this historic broadcast, Buck immediately suggested Hershiser and Darling. "That was easy," Buck said, noting their respective excellence and deep team connections. The collaboration marks the first time this particular trio will share a booth.

Beyond the booth, ESPN's coverage will honor Jackie Robinson's legacy with significant contributions from former MLB outfielder and longtime analyst Doug Glanville. Glanville will author a special essay for the pregame show, commemorating Robinson's earth-shattering debut in 1947. He will also join Negro Leagues Hall of Fame president Bob Kendrick as part of the extensive "Baseball Tonight" studio coverage surrounding the game.