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Alex Faust (born January 14, 1989)[1] is an American television sportscaster. He is the lead play-by-play voice for the New York Rangers on radio, and a fill-in voice for the Rangers on television. Nationally, he calls Major League Baseball for Apple TV+, and Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League, and French Open tennis for TNT Sports.

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Faust formerly called Major League Baseball, college football and college basketball for Fox Sports until 2025, and occasionally serves as a fill-in announcer for the network's National Football League coverage. He was also the television play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Kings from 2017 to 2023.

He gained additional fame in 2018 when Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek suggested Faust could replace him as the show's host.[2]

Early life and education

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Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Faust is the son of television producers Rita and Allan Faust.[3] He graduated from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, in 2012, with a degree in political science and economics.[citation needed]

Career

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Faust started his broadcasting career as a student at Northeastern University, calling Huskies basketball and ice hockey on WRBB, the student radio station. After graduating from Northeastern, he worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a data analyst and consultant.[4] He called select radio games for the Utica Comets of the American Hockey League from 2013 to 2015, filling in for Brendan Burke.[5]

Looking to pursue a full-time career in broadcasting, Faust left PwC to freelance as an announcer, calling games for NBC Sports, NESN, ESPN, and Westwood One. He was hired to call college basketball games by NESN, and worked his way up to the lead play-by-play announcer for their coverage of Hockey East games.

Faust formerly called college football, college basketball, and Major League Baseball games for Fox Sports.[6] He was named the television play-by-play voice for the Los Angeles Kings in June 2017, succeeding long-time Kings announcer Bob Miller.[7] He called select Boston Red Sox games for NESN in 2019, filling in for Dave O'Brien when O'Brien had ACC Network commitments.[8]

On June 5, 2023, the Kings opted not to renew Faust's contract amid the combination of their radio and TV broadcast groups in the wake of Diamond Sports Group bankruptcy, who own Bally Sports.[9] However, he was hired as fill-in play-by-play announcer for the Boston Bruins on NESN and New York Rangers on radio.[10][11][12][13][14][15]

In Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season, Faust filled in for Jason Benetti on Fox’s coverage of the Minnesota at Carolina game along with analyst Brady Quinn.[16]

In 2025, TNT Sports promoted Faust to the #2 play by play announcer for MLB on TBS regular season and postseason broadcasts.

Personal life

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He currently resides in New York City.

In a 2018 interview with TMZ, Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek suggested Faust, as well as CNN legal analyst Laura Coates, as potential successors at host.[2] Trebek noted that he had given Faust's name to the show's producers.[17]

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Alex Faust (born January 14, 1989) is an American sports broadcaster specializing in play-by-play commentary for professional and collegiate athletics, particularly in the National Hockey League (NHL), (MLB), and and . A native of Brooklyn, New York, Faust graduated from in 2012 with a degree in and . During his college years, he earned the Award in 2011 as the top collegiate sports broadcaster. His early career included serving as the radio voice for the American Hockey League's starting in 2015, where he called the team's first game, reported on the 2015 All-Star Game, and covered the Finals that year. He also provided play-by-play for 's men's basketball team, announcing their first conference championship in over two decades, and at age 26 became one of the youngest commentators for an NCAA Tournament game. Faust's professional breakthrough came in 2017 when he was hired as the television play-by-play announcer for the NHL's , a role he held until 2023 and during which he was noted as the league's youngest lead broadcaster at the time. From 2017 to 2021, he also called major tennis events for the , including the US Open, , and . Since 2020, he has been a play-by-play announcer for , covering and alongside analyst , as well as MLB games. In recent years, Faust has expanded his NHL portfolio, serving as a commentator for national broadcasts on TNT and previously . Following his departure from the Kings, he joined MSG Networks in October 2023 as the lead play-by-play voice for the on 98.7 New York radio. He has also filled in for the on broadcasts starting in 2023. In MLB, Faust calls games for Apple TV+ and, in 2025, succeeded as TNT Sports' primary play-by-play announcer for postseason coverage on TBS, partnering with analysts and .

Background

Early life

Alex Faust was born in 1989 in , New York, where he spent his formative years. He is the son of longtime television producers, whose professional background in the industry influenced his early career explorations in broadcasting. Growing up in the vibrant New York environment, Faust developed a passion for sports from a young age, particularly ; he was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and played the sport competitively through his teenage years. Faust's Brooklyn upbringing instilled a strong connection to New York sports culture. His early exposure to live events and his family's media ties laid the groundwork for his transition to , where he pursued formal education and began honing his broadcasting skills, including developing an interest in hockey.

Education

Faust, a native of , New York, and lifelong fan of the city's sports teams, pursued his undergraduate studies at in . He graduated in 2012 with a combined degree in and from the School of Social Sciences and Humanities. During his junior and senior years, Faust immersed himself in campus broadcasting through Northeastern's student-run radio station, WRBB 104.9 FM, where he served as the play-by-play voice for the Huskies' men's hockey team. In 2011, he expanded his role to call men's games, marking the start of his regular on-air contributions to university athletics. He also handled broadcasts for baseball games beginning in his sophomore year, with his first live call occurring in April 2008 via the GoNU stream. A highlight of his collegiate extracurriculars came in 2011, when Faust received the Jim Nantz Award from the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association, recognizing him as the nation's top collegiate sportscaster during his junior year. This honor, presented at the association's annual banquet, underscored his emerging talent and the collaborative efforts at WRBB, where he worked alongside broadcast partners to cover games at venues like . These university experiences were instrumental in building Faust's foundational skills in play-by-play announcing, providing hands-on practice in live game coverage, scripting, and audience engagement that directly informed his professional trajectory in sports broadcasting.

Career

Early broadcasting roles

After graduating from Northeastern University in 2012, where he had honed his skills calling games for the campus radio station WNRB, Alex Faust transitioned into professional broadcasting while working as a data analyst at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). His first paid broadcasting role was as radio play-by-play announcer for the Staten Island Yankees minor league baseball team. Faust's first paid role in hockey broadcasting came in 2013 as a part-time radio play-by-play announcer for the American Hockey League's (AHL) , where he filled in for the lead broadcaster and called select games, including the franchise's inaugural contest on October 11, 2013. He continued in this capacity through 2016, contributing to coverage during the team's run to the 2015 Finals. This position helped him build a reputation in , where his energetic style earned praise from local fans and media for capturing the intensity of minor-league action. In parallel, Faust expanded into freelance announcing around 2015, securing gigs with major networks such as (including ), , and . He covered a range of , including football for and , basketball for and , and early NHL assignments on radio. These opportunities, often part-time while still at , allowed him to gain national exposure and refine his versatility across sports. A notable early milestone came in January 2015, when Faust served as the rinkside reporter for the AHL in Utica, providing ice-level insights for NHL Network Radio broadcasts. Additionally, he took on the role of "Inside the Glass" reporter for radio broadcasts, offering bench-side commentary that highlighted his growing proficiency in NHL-level coverage. By 2016, the volume of freelance work prompted Faust to leave on September 30, 2016, to pursue full-time, solidifying his foothold in regional and national markets.

Los Angeles Kings tenure

In June 2017, the Los Angeles Kings hired Alex Faust as their primary television play-by-play announcer, replacing Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Miller following his retirement after 44 seasons with the team. At age 28, Faust became the youngest lead announcer in the NHL at the time, bringing energy and enthusiasm to the role on Fox Sports West (later Bally Sports West). Faust's tenure spanned six seasons from 2017 to 2023, during which he called hundreds of regular-season games and the Kings' postseason appearances in 2018, 2020, and 2022. Notable highlights included his coverage of the 2018 first-round series against the expansion , where he and color analyst provided play-by-play for all seven games of the Kings' upset loss. His broadcasts earned acclaim for memorable calls, such as Anže Kopitar's overtime winner against the in 2022 and Adrian Kempe's highlight-reel goal versus the in 2023, often praised for their vivid descriptions and excitement. Additionally, Faust's articulate delivery drew public endorsement from Jeopardy! host , who in 2018 named him as a potential successor, citing his smooth voice and quick wit honed from college and minor-league broadcasting. Faust's time with the Kings ended in June 2023 when the organization opted not to renew his contract, opting instead for a unified broadcast model that merged TV and radio coverage under radio voice Nick Nickson. The decision, announced amid broader changes in regional sports network economics, concluded his role after covering 492 regular-season games and 18 playoff contests.

National and other NHL assignments

In 2022, Alex Faust joined TNT Sports as the #4 play-by-play announcer for their NHL coverage, serving as one of the network's regular voices for regular-season games and playoffs. His assignments included notable calls such as Western Conference playoff series, contributing to TNT's broadcast of 72 regular-season games and up to 67 playoff contests during the seven-year rights deal. Faust's national exposure built on his prior work with the , elevating his profile for broader NHL assignments. By the 2023-24 season, Faust expanded his NHL portfolio by becoming the lead radio play-by-play voice for the on 98.7 New York, a role he assumed after parting ways with . He also filled in for television broadcasts on , handling select games alongside color analysts like . This position marked a return to East Coast roots for Faust, who called key Rangers moments, including regular-season matchups against rivals like the and playoff pushes. Faust continued his dual roles into the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons, maintaining regular TNT assignments such as the at opener and Western Conference games like the at . In the 2025 , he provided play-by-play for the at in the first round and the Capitals-Hurricanes series in the second round, paired with analysts and . For the Rangers, he remained the primary radio voice, with Dave Starman joining as color analyst for the 2025-26 season. These contributions solidified Faust's status as a versatile NHL broadcaster across national and team-specific platforms.

Additional sports coverage

In addition to his NHL broadcasting roles, Alex Faust has provided play-by-play commentary for a variety of other sports, showcasing his versatility across multiple networks. From 2017 to 2021, he served as a regular announcer for the , handling coverage of major tournaments including the US Open, , and . He has also contributed to tennis broadcasts for TNT Sports. Faust's work with , including in 2025, included play-by-play duties for and games, as well as select (MLB) broadcasts. He occasionally filled in for NFL coverage on , notably handling the play-by-play for the Minnesota Vikings at game in Week 4 of the 2023 season alongside analyst . Since 2023, Faust has been a play-by-play voice for MLB's "" doubleheaders on Apple TV+, where he has called numerous regular-season games, often paired with analyst . In a significant development in 2025, TNT Sports promoted him to the primary play-by-play announcer for postseason coverage on TBS, succeeding the retired and partnering with analysts like for series such as the .

Personal life

Residence and family

Following his departure from the Los Angeles Kings in 2023, Faust assumed the role of play-by-play announcer for the on 98.7 ESPN New York radio. This shift represented a return to his roots as a Brooklyn native. Faust married Carolyn Costa on June 29, 2019, in New York. In November 2023, Costa filed for divorce in . No further public updates on his marital status are available as of 2025, and details regarding children or other private family matters have not been disclosed.

Public recognition

Alex Faust received notable public endorsement in 2018 when longtime Jeopardy! host suggested him as a potential successor during an interview on Channel's OBJECTified, praising Faust's quick wit and trivia knowledge demonstrated while calling a game. Trebek, who highlighted Faust's broadcasting style as fitting for the quiz show, noted the 28-year-old announcer's ability to handle high-pressure narration, drawing from his observations of Faust's NHL play-by-play work. Early in his career, Faust earned the 2011 Jim Nantz Award from the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association as the nation's top collegiate broadcaster while a junior at , recognizing his versatile audio reels across . This accolade, named after anchor , underscored his emerging talent and set him apart among student announcers for his professional poise and multi-sport proficiency. In June 2017, shortly after his hiring as the Kings' television play-by-play announcer, Faust hosted an Ask Me Anything session on Reddit's r/hockey subreddit, engaging directly with fans about his background, hockey , and transition to the NHL booth. The interactive forum, which drew hundreds of questions, highlighted his approachable persona and enthusiasm for connecting with the broader hockey community beyond broadcasts. Faust has garnered media acclaim for his adaptable announcing style across sports, positioning him as a rising voice in ; an ESPN feature in 2019 profiled him alongside peers like and as leaders in the NHL's new generation of play-by-play talent, emphasizing his energetic delivery and cross-sport versatility.

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