Craig Monroe off air amid sexual assault claims, lawyer denies all allegations
Monroe's legal representation vehemently denies the sexual abuse allegations against him, despite being under police investigation.
Monroe's legal representation vehemently denies the sexual abuse allegations against him, despite being under police investigation.
"Bally Sports Detroit and the Tigers are aware of the social media allegations and take them seriously."
"Craig Monroe is addressing a personal matter and is not on the broadcast schedule."
"Our movie was dead in the water."
"Shoot your shot."
"Gang, the entire truck compound here at Comerica has lost power."
"There's no way he can call that a swing. Unbelievable."
The New York Mets are winless through their first five games. Thursday's matchup against the Tigers provided a glimpse at their misery in contrasting but comparable ways.
"It was a broadcasting lesson for me, and I feel like I never took that bait again where it affected how I actually called the game."
"I don’t know that Jason was as happy as he possibly could have been the last year or so."
"I don't like seeing people or a whole city get reduced to anything."
Matt Shepard has been removed from his Detroit Tigers broadcasting duties as the franchise will search for a new television voice.
The Detroit Tigers broadcast led by Matt Shepard had some bizarre commentary in Cleveland focusing on women in the stands.
"We apologize for the technical difficulties. We'll continue to work on that. In the meantime, we bring you baseball via radio on TV."
"Man, holy ****! How about that, Detroit?"
"All of us at Bally Sports Detroit are energized about this upcoming season and watching all the excitement unfold."
"You don't give a f*ck!"
Yankees' manager Aaron Boone's intentional walk of Miguel Cabrera, who was one hit shy of 3,000, drew a lot of reaction. Some of that notable reaction was from the Tigers' radio booth.
Incredible play and a hilarious call.
The Tigers are joining the clubs broadcasting intrasquad games.
Moving away from play-by-play towards "running commentary and conversation" is a bold move, and one that didn't go over well with some viewers.