{"id":634253,"date":"2026-03-20T21:51:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/634253\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T21:51:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:51:18","slug":"padres-extend-eccentric-tv-analyst-mark-grant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/634253\/","title":{"rendered":"Padres extend eccentric TV analyst Mark Grant"},"content":{"rendered":"

The San Diego Padres booth came in at No. 1 in Awful Announcing\u2019s local MLB broadcast team rankings<\/a> for the second time last year. And now, the duo of Don and Mud (Don Orsillo and Mark Grant) is set to stay together for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n

Orsillo, the play-by-play voice who has been with the Padres since 2016, inked a multi-year deal last spring, and Grant, who has provided color commentary for the Padres since 1996, has just signed one of his own.<\/p>\n

\u201cMark Grant has been a fan favorite over his three decades in the booth in San Diego, and he brings humor, passion and insight to every broadcast,\u201d Padres CEO Erik Greupner said, per <\/a>The San Diego Tribune<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis chemistry and genuine friendship with Don Orsillo have made Padres games must\u2011watch television, reflecting a partnership built on laughter and a shared love for the game. Together, they have earned recognition as the No. 1 broadcast tandem in baseball, and we\u2019re excited to extend Mark\u2019s role with our organization for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Orsillo took to social media to share his appreciation after news of Grant\u2019s extension.<\/p>\n

So excited to learn I will be sharing our @Padres<\/a> booth with my brother Mudly for years to come! #SomeKindaNice<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/IYnAOVeBSM<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Don Orsillo (@DonOrsillo) March 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Grant has become a fan favorite by being one of the most eccentric broadcasters in the league. From being caught picking his nose,<\/a> to his infamous, \u201cyou gotta be shaving me,<\/a>\u201d call, Grant makes for constant entertainment and is looking forward to continuing doing so alongside his longtime partner.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m incredibly grateful to Erik, the Padres organization and our fans for allowing me to keep doing what I love,\u201d Grant said. \u201cWorking alongside Donny every night is truly special \u2014 our friendship makes the booth feel like home. To be part of such a special broadcast team in a city and for an organization that means so much to me is something I\u2019ll never take for granted.\u201d<\/p>\n

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