Tom Caron Celebrates 30 Years at NESN with “TC Night” and First Pitch at Fenway Park

Boston, MA - August 29, 2025 By Sports Desk

Veteran NESN sportscaster Tom Caron marked his 30th anniversary with New England’s Regional Sports Network tonight, headlining a special broadcast dubbed “TC Night” and ceremonially throwing out the first pitch before the Boston Red Sox-Pittsburgh Pirates game at Fenway Park.

NESN honored Caron’s three decades on air by integrating him into every facet of the evening’s coverage: serving as field-level reporter, sideline analyst, pregame host, and even stepping in as play-by-play announcer for key moments. The festivities culminated with Caron taking the mound at Fenway to deliver the ceremonial first pitch, drawing cheers from the sold-out crowd.

Following the live broadcast, NESN will air “The Mindset: Tom Caron,” the latest installment of its docuseries profiling Caron’s storied career-from local news reporter to one of New England’s most recognizable sports voices.

Key Highlights of TC Night

  • Caron rotated through pregame, in-game reporting, and postgame duties.
  • Threw out the first pitch at Fenway Park to open the telecast.
  • NESN to re-air “The Mindset: Tom Caron” docuseries episode after tonight’s postgame show.

“Tom is part of New England’s sports fabric-his versatility and warmth have defined our network,” said NESN President & CEO David Wisnia. “Celebrating 30 years with TC Night and a first pitch at Fenway is our way of honoring a beloved storyteller whose impact resonates far beyond the booth”.

Caron first joined NESN in 1995, quickly becoming the face of Red Sox coverage before branching into Bruins broadcasts, college hockey, and original studio programming. Over his tenure, he has chronicled four Red Sox World Series titles and countless iconic moments in New England sports.

Tonight’s celebration underscored Caron’s enduring bond with fans: “Fenway has always felt like a second home to me, and NESN like a family,” Caron said. “Sharing this night with viewers, stepping into so many different roles-it’s going to be a lot of fun”.