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Rob Manfred

NBC, Apple, ESPN have bid for ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ package, per Rob Manfred

ESPN has also expressed interest in obtaining the local rights for five MLB clubs.

By Drew Lerner OnJul 17, 2025 0
National League designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a home run in the swing off of after the 2025 MLB All Star Game ended in a tie at Truist Park.

Tony Kornheiser ‘worried’ swing-off will soon decide MLB regular season games

"I'm worried this will be the new rule in two years for all games. Regular-season games."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 17, 2025 0
WFAN hosts Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber discussing the 2025 MLB All-Star Game swing-off ending

WFAN host Shaun Morash believes MLB’s All-Star swing-off rule will soon be implemented in regular season

"I'm here to tell you this is absolutely coming to the regular season."

By Reice Shipley OnJul 16, 2025 0
National League first baseman Pete Alonso

MLB All-Star Game cracks 7 million viewers on Fox, down from last year

Fox averaged 7.2 million viewers for the Midsummer Classic.

By Drew Lerner OnJul 16, 2025 0
Edit by Liam McGuire, Comeback Media.

MLB

MLB’s All-Star swing-off gave baseball the moment it’s been chasing for years

Alex Rodriguez interviewing Francisco Lindor on Fox

Alex Rodriguez: Mets ‘had the Dodgers on the ropes’ last NLCS

What was A-Rod watching?

By Brandon Contes OnJul 16, 2025 0
Ken Rosenthal drew backlash during the All-Star Game for his in-game interview with Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski.

Eric Hosmer blasts Ken Rosenthal over All-Star Game questions for Jacob Misiorowski

"Really is disgusting they continue to let you in the dugout during these games."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 16, 2025 0
A collage of nine MLB local announcing teams. (Images from networks or @awfulannouncing on X; image edit by Andrew Bucholtz.)

MLB

Grade the 2025 local MLB announcers

Freddie Freeman in the MLB Network Presents documentary 'Driven: The Freddie Freeman Story.' (Courtesy of MLB Network)

‘Driven’ producers: Freddie Freeman story ‘transcends baseball’

The MLB Network documentary Driven: The Freddie Freeman Story debuts Thursday, July 17, at 8 p.m. ET.

By Michael Grant OnJul 16, 2025 0
The announcers and managers from Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game agreed with fans that the return to normal uniforms was for the best. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

All-Star Game announcers, managers praised return to team uniforms

"How sweet is it that players are wearing their teams' uniforms again?"

By Michael Dixon OnJul 15, 2025 0
A tribute to MLB legend Hank Aaron that aired after the sixth inning of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game earned wide praise.

All-Star Game’s Hank Aaron tribute receives wide praise

"That Hank Aaron tribute was one of the best things I've ever seen covering a game. That was great."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 15, 2025 0
Despite his personal feelings for them, Alex Rodriguez said that MLB is better when the Red Sox are good during the All-Star pregame show. Photo Credit: Fox

Alex Rodriguez: ‘It’s great for baseball when the Boston Red Sox are good’

"I can't believe I'm saying this..."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 15, 2025 0
Japan and USA line up for the national anthems before playing in the baseball gold medal match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games

Rob Manfred opens door for MLB participation in 2028 Olympics

"I think it is a opportunity to market the game on a really global stage."

By Drew Lerner OnJul 15, 2025 0
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh

Home Run Derby sees viewership increase despite ESPN’s shoddy coverage

Monday's telecast averaged 5.73 million viewers, up 5% versus last year.

By Drew Lerner OnJul 15, 2025 0
Mika Brzezinski learn's about Cal Raleigh's Big Dumper

MSNBC host learns about Cal Raleigh’s ‘Big Dumper’

"Some people don’t know what that means."

By Brandon Contes OnJul 15, 2025 0
Jul 11, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; MLB commissioner Rob Manfred talks to the media before the 2023 MLB All Star Game at T-Mobile Park.

Alex Rodriguez credits Rob Manfred for saving baseball: He ‘belongs in Cooperstown’

"I'm a big Rob Manfred fan"

By Brandon Contes OnJul 15, 2025 0
Jul 14, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Pat McAfee and Ty Schmit announce the participants during the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Pat McAfee responds to baseball fans criticizing Home Run Derby role

"let’s see what X has to say..."

By Ben Axelrod OnJul 15, 2025 0
ESPN Home Run Derby split screen

ESPN Home Run Derby coverage criticized for lack of home runs

"What if we took the Home Run Derby and made it completely unwatchable"

By Matt Yoder OnJul 15, 2025 0
Mets' voice Gary Cohen to deliver Seton Hall commencement address.

Mike Francesa: Gary Cohen was second to only Vin Scully on radio

"I think on the radio, he’s the best baseball broadcaster in the country."

By Brandon Contes OnJul 15, 2025 0
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred

Rob Manfred delays MLB media rights timeline past All-Star Game

"I was hoping it was going to be done by now, but it’ll be shortly. We made real progress."

By Drew Lerner OnJul 14, 2025 0
Tony Kornheiser on Jacob Misiorowski

Tony Kornheiser defends Jacob Misiorowski’s addition to MLB All-Star game

"This kid throws it 103. People want to see that."

By Brendon Kleen OnJul 14, 2025 0
Pat McAfee glitching

Pat McAfee, Dave Roberts sidestep question about MLB’s Atlanta return following 2021 All-Star Game relocation

"I believe the question was a political question about laws that are on the books and everything like that..."

By Sean Keeley OnJul 14, 2025 0
MLB umpires huddle during Mets-Phillies game

Rob Manfred: MLB umpires grew tired of seeing bad calls on ESPN

"You know what flipped them? The media. They got tired of seeing themselves being shown up on ESPN"

By Brandon Contes OnJul 14, 2025 0
MLB Home Run Derby on ESPN

‘Get Up’ and ‘First Take’ ignored MLB Home Run Derby, which is airing on ESPN

The days of MLB being a hot topic on ESPN are long gone

By Brandon Contes OnJul 14, 2025 0
ESPN sparked backlash after a 2025 MLB Draft graphic wrongly named Chris Burke, a Houston Astro, as a 2005 World Series champion.

ESPN called out for overlooking 2005 White Sox again

The Worldwide Leader reignited criticism over its repeated overlooking of the Chicago White Sox’s historic 2005 title run.

By Sam Neumann OnJul 14, 2025 0

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