FOX Sports’ lead NFL sideline reporter Erin Andrews, who had covered the 2014 and 2015 World Series for FOX Sports, has decided to take a step back from MLB coverage. She happens to be Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s longtime friend and unexpected matchmaker in their romance. Given how well-respected a figure Erin Andrews is in the sports world, having reported on some of North America’s biggest sporting events, her decision to never return to MLB caught everyone by surprise.
The 47-year-old veteran reporter signed a contract extension in July 2025, which, unlike her previous deal, allowed her to step away from baseball. While she enjoyed covering MLB all this time, Andrews felt she wasn’t qualified enough for this role. Even though she has a significant history of covering baseball since