Matt Yallof
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Matt Yallof is an American
sportscaster
for MLB Network
, where he debuted June 3, 2009 as an update analyst.
Previously, he was the lead host of the New York Mets
pre- and post-game show as well as a fill-in host for The WheelHouse
and Geico SportsNite on SportsNet New York
. Before that, he worked at Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, where he won four regional Emmy awards. He also worked at WKBW-TV
in Buffalo, New York
, CNN
and CNN/SI.
Matt Yallof is a graduate of Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA.
United States
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sportscaster
Sportscaster
In sports broadcasting, a commentator gives a running commentary of a game or event in real time, usually during a live broadcast. The comments are normally a voiceover, with the sounds of the action and spectators also heard in the background. In the case of television commentary, the commentator...
for MLB Network
MLB Network
MLB Network is an American television specialty channel dedicated to professional baseball. It is primarily owned by Major League Baseball. Comcast, DirecTV, Time Warner Cable and Cox Communications have minority ownership of the new network, with MLB retaining a controlling two-thirds share...
, where he debuted June 3, 2009 as an update analyst.
Previously, he was the lead host of the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
pre- and post-game show as well as a fill-in host for The WheelHouse
The WheelHouse
The WheelHouse is a daily Monday-Friday half-hour-long show on SportsNet New York airing from 5:30pm-6pm EST. This show which debuted on March 24, 2008 is hosted by Brian Custer and features WFAN's Marc Malusis debating the top nine sports topics of the day...
and Geico SportsNite on SportsNet New York
SportsNet New York
SportsNet New York is a New York City-based regional sports cable network which airs in the New York metro area and all of New York state, and nationwide via satellite. It is owned jointly by the New York Mets, Time Warner Cable, and NBCUniversal...
. Before that, he worked at Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, where he won four regional Emmy awards. He also worked at WKBW-TV
WKBW-TV
WKBW-TV, channel 7, is the ABC affiliate for the Buffalo, New York television market, and is one of many local Buffalo TV stations seen over-the-air and on cable in Canada. Its transmitter is located at 8909 Center Street in Colden. The station is owned by the Granite Broadcasting Corporation, who...
in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
, CNN
CNN
Cable News Network is a U.S. cable news channel founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. Upon its launch, CNN was the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and the first all-news television channel in the United States...
and CNN/SI.
Matt Yallof is a graduate of Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA.