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Rumble Ponies name new play-by-play voice

Rumble Ponies name new play-by-play voice

Summer night at Mirabito Stadium in Binghamton Photo: Saga Communications/Matt Aceto


BINGHAMTON, NY (607NewsNow) — There’s a new voice of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.

Matt Levine will be the lead play-by-play broadcaster this coming season. He’s been with the team since 2023 as a broadcasting and media relations assistant.

“I am thrilled to step into the lead role and continue my career in Binghamton,” Levine said. “I am excited to keep building relationships in the Southern Tier community, the New York Mets organization, and beyond.”

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Levine is replacing Jacob Wilkins, who stepped down in December.

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