Jenny Cavnar has been named the first play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports activities California’s dwell protection of the Oakland Athletics, in response to an announcement Tuesday.

Cavnar turns into the primary feminine play-by-play announcer within the league’s historical past. She’s going to name the vast majority of the Athletics’ video games with former A’s pitcher Dallas Braden.

“It’s a dream come true to hitch the printed crew for the Oakland A’s and their wealthy baseball historical past,” Cavnar stated. “Rising up the daughter of a baseball coach, I’ve cherished the sport from a younger age, together with the tales, historical past and relationships the sport offers. I am excited to begin my 18th season as a significant league broadcaster with my good pal, Dallas Braden, and share our experiences with the loyal followers of the Athletics as we go on this journey collectively.”

Cavnar has beforehand been the backup play-by-play announcer for the Colorado Rockies’ tv protection. She additionally served as a pregame host, postgame host and reporter for the crew.

Throughout that point, Cavnar turned the primary feminine in practically 25 years to name an MLB recreation when she did so again in 2018. In 2015, she turned the primary girl to offer evaluation on the radio. Previous to her time masking the Rockies, Cavnar lined the San Diego Padres for 5 years as an anchor and reporter.

Cavnar additionally contributed to MLB Community Radio on Sirius XM in the course of the 2023 common season and playoffs.

Cavnar’s historic promotion comes simply 24 hours after Main League Baseball introduced that Jen Pawol has acquired an task to umpire spring coaching video games this season. The task may assist pave the best way for Pawol to turn out to be MLB’s first feminine umpire.