Alanna Rizzo

Multi-Emmy Award-winning sports reporter and analyst Alanna Rizzo first gained significant recognition for her work as an in-game reporter and host at Root Sports Rocky Mountain, where she earned three Regional Emmy awards. Building on this success, Rizzo transitioned to national broadcasting, joining MLB Network from 2012 to 2013 as a contributor to popular shows such as ‘Intentional Talk’ and ‘Quick Pitch.’ Earlier in her career, she honed her skills as a sports anchor for CBS affiliates in Wichita Falls, Texas, and Madison, Wisconsin, following her completion of an M.A. in broadcast journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2003. From 2013 through 2020, Rizzo became a prominent and integral part of the Los Angeles Dodgers broadcast team on Spectrum SportsNet LA, delivering comprehensive in-game reporting and analysis throughout multiple seasons.

Demonstrating her pioneering spirit, she is also slated to make history on August 5, 2025, by co-broadcasting the first completely female broadcast in Red Sox history on NESN alongside Emma Tiedemann as part of Women’s Celebration Night at Fenway Park. Beyond her acclaimed broadcasting roles, Alanna Rizzo founded Guidry’s Guardian Foundation. Her continued presence on national and regional platforms solidifies her status as a respected and sought-after voice in sports journalism, further establishing her as a trailblazer in the industry with her impactful contributions to groundbreaking broadcasts and ongoing engagement with high-profile sports programming.