Hearst News/Talk 1090 WBAL/101.5 W268BA Baltimore afternoon host Brett Hollander has exited the station to join MASN and the Orioles Radio Network as part of their television and radio coverage of MLB’s Baltimore Orioles.
Hollander joined WBAL in 2010 as host of their evening Sportsline, which would include the station’s coverage of the Orioles from 2011-2014. He then moved to an afternoon general talk show in 2018. Hollander also served as a reporter covering the Orioles for “105.7 The Fan” WJZ-FM in 2008.
In his new role, Hollander will make appearances on the team’s television and radio broadcasts. He exit is the second afternoon show in the market to be disrupted by changes to the Orioles broadcast team as Entercom Sports “105.7 The Fan” WJZ-FM afternoon co-host Scott Garceau exited to join the team as television pre and post-game host, while his co-host Jeremy Conn moved to evenings to also serve as radio pregame show host.
The Orioles today announced that Brett Hollander, former host of the Brett Hollander Show on WBAL Radio, will join the Orioles broadcast team in 2020, appearing on both MASN and the Orioles Radio Network throughout the season. Hollander joins the broadcast team following the conclusion of his agreement with WBAL Radio last week. He will appear as a special guest on MASN and the Orioles Radio Network during Monday’s broadcasts.
A lifelong Baltimore resident, Hollander began covering the Orioles in 2008 for CBS Radio. He joined WBAL Radio in 2010 as the host of Sportsline and anchored the then-flagship station’s Orioles coverage from 2011-14. Hollander has extensively covered Baltimore sports, ranging from collegiate athletics to the Ravens and Orioles, and has appeared on various local stations including on WBAL-TV and 98 Rock FM. He was named Maryland Sportscaster of the Year in 2015.
The Orioles recently announced the 2020 broadcast team, headlined by the return of several veteran broadcasters, the addition of local sports personalities, and the introduction of new talent to Baltimore. The 2020 broadcast team will embrace an innovative approach with talent appearing in multiple roles across various Orioles platforms. The versatile team will appear in-game and on pre- and post-game shows on MASN and the Orioles Radio Network, as well as in different capacities on MASN All-Access and 105.7 The Fan programming. They will also appear in Orioles and MASN digital and entertainment content.
In addition to games, broadcast content will be focused on fan engagement, community initiatives, entertainment programming, player lifestyle and interests, and behind-the-scenes coverage. Orioles.com and MASNsports.com, as well as @Orioles on social media, will continue to be the premier online destinations for fans with comprehensive coverage of the O’s. The talent team will also utilize their personal social media platforms to share content and engage with the club’s diverse fanbase.
