If you've tuned into ESPN for college basketball, football, or Monday Night Baseball over the past 14 years, you've likely heard the smooth play-by-play of Dave Flemming. Well, that voice just went silent at the Worldwide Leader.
Flemming, who joined ESPN in 2010, has quietly parted ways with the network. According to Awful Announcing, the decision stems from his desire to spend more time with his family.
His departure comes just days after he called the Atlanta Braves–San Diego Padres game for ESPN. Flemming had been a staple on Monday Night Baseball since 2014, alongside his ongoing role as the radio voice of the San Francisco Giants on KNBR-AM.
During his tenure with the Giants, Flemming earned three Northern California Emmys for his play-by-play work. In 2008, Sports Business Journal named him the best of the new generation of baseball announcers. He also handled radio duties for Stanford football for six seasons and occasionally filled in on Golden State Warriors broadcasts.
What's Next for Flemming?
Don't worry—you haven't heard the last of him. Flemming is still set to cover the 2026 MLB season. In May, it was announced that he'd be the play-by-play commentator for MLB Sunday Leadoff on Peacock and NBCSN.
“I’m excited to join NBC Sports’ baseball coverage,” Flemming said at the time. “I’ve really enjoyed NBC’s approach to covering the sport I love so far this season and I’m very happy to be a part of it.”
Given his track record, it wouldn't be surprising if his role with NBC expands in the coming months. The network has already shown a commitment to innovative baseball coverage, and Flemming's experience fits perfectly.
His exit from ESPN comes at a time when the network is doubling down on other personalities. Just last week, reports surfaced that ESPN is already in long-term extension talks with Pat McAfee, signaling a shift in their on-air talent strategy.
Flemming's quiet departure is a reminder that even in the high-octane world of sports media, family sometimes takes the top spot on the playbill. For now, Giants fans and NBC viewers will still get their Flemming fix—just not on ESPN.
