Keith Olbermann Returns to TV: Outspoken Commentator to Host MLB Postseason Show for TBS

Keith Olbermann has let his ties to political reporting go as he's set to host TBS' new studio coverage for Major League Baseball's postseason, TBS announced Wednesday.

Olbermann's new job marks his return to television after his fallout with MSNBC and Current TV. He's settled his $70 million lawsuit with Current TV, according to reports.

Olbermann will reportedly join Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley on the show.

According to published reports, Cal Ripken, Jr., a two-time MLB Most Valuable Player and Hall-of-Famer, will join Olbermann full-time in the broadcast this postseason. Ripken has has worked for TBS as a studio analyst for the last six years.

Olbermann is reportedly a fan of Ripken and has worked with him in the past.

"I've worked with Cal a couple of times in the past and one of the things this new alignment is going to afford him and particularly afford viewers is something they probably haven't seen that much," Olbermann told USA Today. "The number of things he knows that are going to happen an inning, two innings or during the anthem, that he knows in advance is a remarkable thing and people will be in genuine shock when they see how accurate he is in terms of pre-analysis."

Olbermann is familiar with sports as he anchored ESPN's "SportsCenter" from 1992 to 1997, and recently served as a guest host of MLB Network s "Hot Stove."

"It's tremendous to be back in baseball," Olbermann told Sports Illustrated. "Whatever else might be out there just could not be as compelling as this."

Turner Broadcasting president of sales, distribution and sports David Levy reportedly believes Oblermann's studio experience will bring new dimensions to the TBS show.

"We're excited to have him join Dennis in studio, and look forward to Keith sharing his in-depth knowledge of the game, MLB teams and players with our viewers for three great weeks in October." told Levy to MSN Entertainment.

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