Jenny Cavnar

Jenny Cavnar made history in February 2024 when she was announced by NBC Sports California as the lead play-by-play announcer for the Oakland Athletics, becoming the first woman to hold a primary play-by-play role for a Major League Baseball team. Cavnar embarked on her MLB broadcasting career in 2007 in San Diego, before transitioning to the Colorado Rockies in 2012. With the Rockies, she hosted their pregame and postgame shows and served as a sideline reporter, consistently breaking barriers in baseball broadcasting. In 2015, she became the first female to provide analysis for a National League baseball game on radio.

Just three years later, in 2018, Cavnar delivered play-by-play for a Major League Baseball game, becoming the first woman in 25 years to do so. Cavnar’s exceptional dedication and talent were further recognized in 2021 when she became the first woman to win the National Sports Media Association (NSMA) Colorado Sportscaster of the Year award. Beyond her groundbreaking work in MLB, Cavnar has been a consistent presence on national sports media, contributing to MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM, where she provides regular season and postseason coverage. She also covers men’s and women’s college basketball for FS1 and PAC 12 Networks, showcasing her versatility across various major sports.

Her consistent track record of breaking ground, combined with her acclaimed live commentary and diverse broadcasting experience, solidifies her position as a prominent and marketable talent in the sports entertainment industry.