Matthew "Matt" Yallof

Matt Yallof is an American sports broadcaster and MLB Network studio host, known for anchoring the daily show The Rundown since 2011. He built his career at CNN, Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, and SportsNet New York before joining MLB Network in 2009, and has won six Emmy Awards along the way. In 2016, Yallof survived an ischemic stroke and returned to broadcasting the following year as a stroke-awareness advocate.

Overview

Matthew "Matt" Yallof's Profile

Matt Yallof was born on September 24, 1968, in Smithtown, New York. He graduated from Muhlenberg College in 1990 before beginning his broadcasting career behind the scenes at CNBC. He later joined CNN, CNN Sports, and CNNSI, where he transitioned from news into sports broadcasting while anchoring Headline Sports and contributing to international sports coverage. 

Yallof continued his career at WKBW-TV in Buffalo before spending six years at Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. There, he hosted Phillies postgame coverage, reported on the Flyers, and co-anchored SportsNite. His work earned four Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards. He later became the primary studio host for the New York Mets’ pregame and postgame coverage on SportsNet New York before joining MLB Network when it launched in 2009. 

At MLB Network, Yallof has become one of the network’s most familiar studio personalities. He regularly hosts The Rundown, Big Inning, MLB Network Strike Zone, and MLB Tonight while leading breaking news and live game coverage. In 2016, he suffered an ischemic stroke and underwent extensive rehabilitation before returning to the network in 2017. He has since become an advocate for stroke awareness through his work with the National Stroke Association. 

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Awards & Nominations

TV Shows​

Television shows Matt Yallof 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

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Children

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Isabella Yallof

Born 2002 · Biological child

Other parent: Amy Yallof

Alex Yallof

Born 2004 · Biological child

Other parent: Amy Yallof

Abigail "Abby" Yallo

Born 2004 · Biological child

Other parent: Amy Yallof

Education

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  • Bachelor's degree from Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA (1990)

Net Worth & Income

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  • Income earned during his 15+ years as a national MLB Network studio host.
  • Prior income earned from his regional anchor roles at SportsNet New York and Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia.
  • Additional income from paid speaking engagements and event appearances.

Awards

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  • 4 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards — Anchoring/Reporting, Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia
  • Sports Emmy Award — Outstanding Studio Show, Daily, as part of the MLB Tonight production team (2020 and 2024)
  • Burke Award — Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, jointly with wife Amy Yallof, for stroke-recovery advocacy (2018)

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