Greg Amsinger

Greg Amsinger is an American sportscaster who has served as a studio host for MLB Network since before its January 2009 launch. He anchors the network’s Emmy Award-winning flagship program MLB Tonight and hosts marquee events including the MLB Draft, All-Star Game, and World Series coverage. During the MLB offseason, Amsinger calls play-by-play for Big Ten Network men’s college basketball games.

Overview

Greg Amsinger's Profile

Greg Amsinger was born on May 24, 1979, in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended Lindenwood University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in communication. While in college, he gained practical experience through internships and local broadcasting opportunities, laying the foundation for a career in sports television. He then began his career as the sports director for WTHI-TV in Terre Haute, Indiana. 

In 2003, Amsinger became the first on-air host for College Sports Television, later CBS Sports Network. He fronted shows including Inside College Football and Crystal Ball. He also hosted the SEC Preview Show in 2006 and co-hosted the World Series of Video Games in 2007. In 2008, he covered the Tour de France for CBS, capping his run as a versatile studio host.

Greg Amsinger joined MLB Network as a studio host before its January 2009 launch. He has anchored MLB Tonight ever since, a show that won a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Studio Show in 2015. He also hosts the network’s MLB Draft, All-Star Game, and World Series coverage. During the offseason, he calls Big Ten Network college basketball, and since July 2024, he has served as a studio host for MLB on TBS.

Quick Facts

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Shows Hosted

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Shows Currently Hosting

25
Years Active

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Awards & Nominations

TV Shows​

Television shows Greg Amsinger has presented, including current programs and past presenting roles.

Current Shows

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MLB Tonight

MLB Tonight

RoleMain Host
NetworkMLB Network
Duration2009–Present

Past Shows

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Networks

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Current Networks

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Past Networks

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Personal Life

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Marital Status

Married

Relationship History

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Children

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Vanessa Amsinger

Born 2003 · Biological child

Other parent: Erica Amsinger

London Amsinger

Born 2010 · Biological child

Other parent: Erica Amsinger

Education

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  • St. Charles High School
  • BA, Communications from Lindenwood University (2001)

Net Worth & Income

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  • Primary income from around 16 years as an MLB Network studio host.
  • Supplemental income from Big Ten Network college basketball play-by-play work during the MLB offseason.
  • Prior income earned from his role as lead studio host at CBS College Sports Network.
  • Additional income earned from public speaking engagements, events hosting, and appearances.

Awards

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  • Sports Emmy Award — Outstanding Daily Studio Show, for MLB Tonight (2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2024)

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