Joe Block is leaving his position as sidekick to Bob Uecker for Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcasts to become the No. 1 man in the booth for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Jeff Levering, who joined the Brewers' radio broadcasts as the No. 3 man last season, filling in for Uecker on selected road trips, will move up to replace Block, the team announced Saturday. Knowing Block had a solid chance to get the Pittsburgh job, the Brewers already had begun accepting applications to hire a replacement for Levering.
Block, 37, who worked with Uecker for four seasons, posted the news on his website, thanking Brewers fans for their support and saying his goodbyes.