In recent years, Bally Sports has found success in appealing to Atlanta Braves fans with their unique approaches to broadcasting games. One of their most successful concepts was the “Legends Booth” featuring Tom Glavine, John Smoltz, Chipper Jones, and Jeff Francoeur calling a thrilling victory over the New York Mets last season. Now, they are bringing back this concept with a special “players only” booth for an upcoming game against the Chicago Cubs.
The broadcasting team for this game will include Jeff Francoeur, Tom Glavine, Chipper Jones, and former catcher Brian McCann, who retired after the 2019 season. However, unlike the previous iteration of the booth where Francoeur took the lead in doing play-by-play, McCann is the only one without formal broadcast experience. This will add an interesting dynamic to the booth as they have to navigate the game without a traditional play-by-play man.
The success of the “Legends Booth” has led to merchandise and memorable moments for fans. The upcoming game against the Chicago Cubs is sure to be another exciting broadcast with this unconventional group of analysts. Braves fans can tune in at 7:20 PM ET to see how this players-only booth will call the game and the unique moments that may arise.
