Jameis Winston Joins Netflix MLB Broadcast

0:00With the NFL today, March 21st, NFL quarterback James Winston is stepping into a new spotlight on Netflix's Major League Baseball opening day coverage. The New York Giants veteran, whose mentoring second-year player Jackson Dart will join the broadcast for the New York Yankees versus San Francisco. Giants game on March 25th. Winston's outgoing personality has made him a natural for TV, creating buzz at Super Bowl events and beyond. And as he continues his football career, this gig signals a smooth transition to sports media once he hangs up his cleats. Fans and analysts see it as a fun match, with Winston's energy expected to draw big crowds to the stream. Netflix hopes his viral appeal boosts viewership right out of the gate. The platform recently added MLB icon Barry Barnes to the lineup, rounding out a star-studded team for the match-up. This comes amid Netflix's growing sports portfolio. As Netflix ramps up live events from boxing to wrestling and holiday football games, Winston's

1:02debut could mark another hit in their expansion play.