It has been 31 years since anyone but Dick Bremer described Twins games to the team's local television audience on a full-time basis, so their 2024 broadcasts are guaranteed to sound different.
Different — but not unfamiliar.
Cory Provus, who has called Twins games on radio since 2012, will inherit Bremer's spot in the TV booth next season. And the Twins will stay in-house to replace Provus on radio as well by promoting studio host and fill-in play-by-play voice Kris Atteberry to the everyday job.
"This is something I just really want to do," said Provus, 45. "I've always thought of myself as being ambitious and challenging myself, and this, to me, is the ultimate challenge. The idea of joining this group in this way, now, I think I would regret not at least trying."
Provus called a handful of games on Bally Sports North, including the Twins' home opener this year, after Bremer tested positive for COVID-19. When Provus was weighing whether to accept a role on a new broadcasting medium, he was told the next TV broadcaster will not have local blackouts.
The Twins haven't announced their next TV broadcasting partner after their contract with Diamond Sports Group, Bally Sports North's parent company, expired in October, but streaming will be available in addition to any of their cable, satellite or over-the-air options.
"Come 2024, Twins baseball is going to be more accessible," Provus said. "It's not going to solve every problem. I'm not naive to say it's going to solve every issue, but one big issue has been in this modern era for fans is to see baseball, watch Twins baseball. That, to me, was a huge driving point."
It's the second time Provus has succeeded a Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame member. He was hired from Milwaukee, where he worked alongside Bob Uecker, upon the retirement of John Gordon as the Twins radio voice a dozen seasons ago and now will step in for Bremer, who first called Twins games in 1983. Provus also spent two seasons as a backup broadcaster for the Cubs.