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Diamond Sports Group officially announced that its Bally Sports regional sports network will rebrand as FanDuel Sports Network.

FanDuel Sports Network to launch pregame ‘whip-around’ show hosted by Stan Verrett

The program debuts October 27.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 1, 2025 0
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson

Tigers double local viewership, while A’s see largest decline in MLB

Tigers' viewership surged 113% year-over-year.

By Drew Lerner OnSep 30, 2025 0
Announcers Gary Cohen, Ron Darling and Keith Hernandez didn't sugarcoat the Mets collapse after they were eliminated. Photo Credit: SNY

Mets announcers pull no punches wrapping up team’s elimination

"And the Mets agonizing, three-and-a-half-month, slow-motion collapse, is complete."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 28, 2025 0
Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez grabs the microphone from Root Sports Jen Mueller after the win over the Boston Red Sox at T-Mobile Park.

Mariners shutting down Root Sports network, MLB to handle broadcasting in 2026

Mariners broadcasts will shift to MLB Local Media in 2026.

By Sean Keeley OnSep 27, 2025 0
Monumental Sports Network

Monumental Sports Network may go dark on YouTube TV and Hulu

"We know how important live sports are to YouTube TV subscribers, but we will not ask them to pay more to continue carrying a channel that very few of them actually watch."

By Sean Keeley OnSep 26, 2025 0
Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios stepping off the mound to speak to Red Sox baserunner Romy Gonzalez

Blue Jays broadcast calls out suspected Red Sox attempt at sign stealing

"Berrios sensed that someone was relaying pitches, location or something."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 24, 2025 0
Mariners broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith's call of Saturday's final play could be heard on the Astros broadcast. Photo Credit: ROOT Sports.

Aaron Goldsmith’s call of Mariners game-winning play over Astros could be heard on both telecasts

"VICTOR ROBLES MAKES THE CATCH AND THAT IS THE BALLGAME."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 20, 2025 0

Chicago Sun-Times columnist calls for White Sox to move on from play-by-play man John Schriffen

Schriffen is concluding his second year with the White Sox.

By Michael Dixon OnSep 20, 2025 0
SNY showing a shot of someone rubbing an apple prop moment before Juan Soto's home run to the Home Run Apple in center field.

Mets broadcast predicted Juan Soto’s milestone home run with perfect transition

"Emmy award-winning kind of stuff."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 19, 2025 0
Jason Benetti made a joke about Jhonkensy Noel's nickname, "Big Christmas," seconds before Noel hit a big home run. Photo Credit: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit

Jason Benetti joked about Jhonkensy Noel’s ‘Big Christmas’ nickname seconds before home run

"Christmas wins."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 19, 2025 0
Boston sports anchor Steve Burton discussing his daughter, Veronica Burton, after winning the WNBA Most Improved Player of the Year Award

Sports anchor Steve Burton congratulates WNBA Most Improved Player winner, daughter Veronica Burton

"Here on the East Coast, we love you as well."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 18, 2025 0
Stan Verrett

Stan Verrett takes new gig as Los Angeles Clippers studio host

He will also host a weekday program for FanDuel Sports Network.

By Drew Lerner OnSep 18, 2025 0
Athletics broadcaster Dallas Braden celebrates his second foul ball catch in weeks during a game vs the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Photo Credit: NBC Sports California

Dallas Braden has hilarious reaction to catching another foul ball

The A's broadcaster went with a Pete Weber celebration in the broadcast booth at Fenway Park.

By Matt Clapp OnSep 18, 2025 0
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Seranthony Domínguez

Blue Jays could clinch playoff berth on Apple instead of Sportsnet

Sportsnet averaged 1.4 million viewers for the Blue Jays' series against the Orioles last weekend.

By Drew Lerner OnSep 17, 2025 0
Rob Manfred at Front Office Sports conference

Rob Manfred believes MLB will control local rights for all 30 teams by 2028

The commissioner will have to convince teams like the Dodgers and Yankees to give up their lucrative local broadcast deals.

By Drew Lerner OnSep 17, 2025 0
Eddie Vedder drops an F-bomb during an interview with Marquee Sports Network Chicago Cubs reporter Elise Menaker at Wrigley Field alongside Anthony Rizzo and Cindy Crawford on Rizzo's retirement day. Photo Credit: Marquee Sports Network

Eddie Vedder drops F-bomb on Cubs broadcast during Anthony Rizzo retirement day

"I didn't want them to f*** up."

By Matt Clapp OnSep 13, 2025 0
Miami Marlins reporter Jeremy Taché tried to give away hot dogs to fans at LoanDepot Park who could name a player on the team. Photo Credit: FanDuel Sports Network Florida

Jeremy Taché’s ‘Name a Marlin, win a hot dog’ contest proved quite entertaining

"We got two Xavier Edwards. We got one Sammy Alcántara. That'll do."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 12, 2025 0
With the Mets trailing 6-0, Jacob deGrom's Citi Field return was awkward as the fans were stunned. The SNY broadcast captured that. Photo Credit: SNY

With Mets trailing 6-0, SNY captured awkwardness of Jacob deGrom’s Citi Field return

"...but they are just stunned after last night's game, six in the first here by the Rangers."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 12, 2025 0
St. Louis Blues play-by-play announcer John Kelly.

John Kelly tapped as L.A. Kings play-by-play voice after St. Louis Blues ouster

Kelly replaces 44-year veteran Nick Nickson in the booth.

By Drew Lerner OnSep 11, 2025 0
Dallas Braden celebrating after catching his first ever foul ball in the broadcast booth

Dallas Braden has great reaction to catching first-ever foul ball as broadcaster

"It was right in my face, and you protected me."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 8, 2025 0
A screenshot from WCVB in Boston interrupting the Week 2 Texas-San Jose State game for an inclement weather report

Several Boston TV stations cut away from college football due to tornado coverage

"Bad day to live in Boston."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 6, 2025 0
Alabama fan Susie Conerly is prepared to buy out Kalen DeBoer's contract if she wins the Powerball Jackpot.Photo Credit: News 19 (WHNT; CBS)

Alabama woman would use Powerball winnings to buy out Kalen DeBoer

"I'd pay off Kalen DeBoer and get him the heck out of the University of Alabama."

By Matt Clapp OnSep 6, 2025 0
A screenshot from the Rockies broadcast of an on-field altercation on the September 2 matchup against the Giants

Giants, Rockies broadcasters weigh in on benches-clearing altercation

"Freeland kind of lost his mind."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 2, 2025 0
While Monica McNutt might not know what a Barry Sanders jersey looks like, New York Mets announcer Gary Cohen does. Photo Credit: SNY

Gary Cohen references Monica McNutt faux pas with Barry Sanders jersey

"That's a Barry Sanders jersey, everybody. Barry Sanders."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 2, 2025 0
Rangers color commentator David Murphy pulled off a brilliant reverse announcer jinx during Sunday's game against the Athletics. Photo Credit: Rangers Sports Network.

Rangers announcer David Murphy pulls off reverse jinx

"Is this like an automatic double?"

By Michael Dixon OnSep 1, 2025 0

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