NBC Sports Philadelphia executive explains decision to let go of Taryn Hatcher

Taryn Hatcher served as Phillies sideline reporter on NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcasts from 2023 to 2025. (Cheryl Pursell/Phillies Nation)

Changes are coming to Phillies television broadcasts.

Mike Schmidt, a part-time Phillies broadcaster since 2014, has chosen not to return this year. The network also eliminated the sideline reporter position, meaning Taryn Hatcher won’t be back.

Alexandra Matcham, the vice president of content for NBC Sports Philadelphia, said...