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Houston Astros relief pitcher Forrest Whitley

Houston Astros won’t launch streaming service in 2025, cite contractual obligations

"Due to long-term affiliation agreements ... we are not able to provide direct-to-consumer streaming at this time."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 22, 2025 0
Mar 28, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) watches the ball after hitting a home run during the third inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park.

Wayne Randazzo pays homage to Gary Cohen with Juan Soto home run call

"Threw in an outta here for Gare."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 29, 2025 0
Mets star Francisco Lindor making a defensive play during an in-game interview

Francisco Lindor makes pair of terrific defensive plays while mic’d up for in-game interview

"Two for two, boy. Two for two."

By Reice Shipley OnMar 28, 2025 0
Mar 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) hugs manager Carlos Mendoza (64) after being introduced before playing against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Mets’ national television schedule comes at cost for diehard fans

SNY Keith Hernandez umpire position

Keith Hernandez stunned by umpire’s position: ‘Whose brainchild is that?’

"I've never seen that in my playing days, not even in Little League."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 27, 2025 0
From a ratings perspective, the postseason could not have started better for Major League Baseball or its network partners. Photo Credit: Jovanny Hernandez/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

MLB Wild Card round drew record ratings

"It was up 25% from last year and 1% from 2022."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 4, 2024 0
Mets second base Jose Iglesias and shortstop Luisangel Acuna react after the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game one of the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs

MLB Wild Card viewership sees big jump on day one

Tigers-Astros on ABC averaged 3.19 million viewers, up 44% from last season.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 2, 2024 0
The Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros in a 2024 MLB Wild Card game.

Tigers-Astros ESPN on ABC broadcast hit major audio issues with both sound and sync

A lot of audio problems showed up for many trying to watch Tigers-Astros on ABC.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 2, 2024 0
Houston Astros on ESPN

ESPN/ABC graphics glitch showed incorrect stats during Tigers-Astros Wild Card game

Die-hard Tigers and Astros fans were quick to notice the issue.

By Sean Keeley and Ben Koo OnSep 30, 2024 0
Justin Verlander

Justin Verlander shares deep MLB pitching insights during game

"The analytics … it's going to be hard to put that genie back in the bottle."

By Arthur Weinstein OnAug 26, 2024 1
White Sox announcers John Schriffen and Gordon Beckham did not know about a seventh-inning stretch tradition in Houston. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Chicago

White Sox announcers were hilariously unaware of tradition in road city

"Like it's Halloween and I don't have candy at the door."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 16, 2024 4
Rays fan dressed as a clown as a fantasy football punishment

Rays broadcasters roast fan during fantasy football punishment

"That's not a happy clown."

By Reice Shipley OnAug 13, 2024 0
Rangers announcer Dave Raymond seemingly forgot which team he was calling on Friday as he announced the Astros hit a home run. Photo Credit: Bally Sports Southwest.

Announcer forgets which team he’s calling on home run

"20th of the year for Corey Seager and it gets the Astros out front early."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 3, 2024 1
Pirates-Astros on Space City Home Network

Pirates announcer usurps Astros broadcast with home run call

"Clear the deck! Cannonball coming!"

By Brandon Contes OnJul 30, 2024 0

Houston radio host blasts Twins fans for cheering José Altuve hit by pitch

"When he gets hit on the wrist or the face, or wherever the f*ck he got hit by, and you cheer, you're a f*cking a**hole."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 8, 2024 9
Jun 30, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) is held back by bench coach Omar Lopez (22) after getting ejected in the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field.

A.J. Pierzynski critical of MLB’s arbitrary replay rules: ‘This is stupidity’

"We got to be better than this in 2024 with replay."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 1, 2024 5
Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña was mic'd up on Friday when a miscue occurred between himself and Alex Bregman. It was awkward. Photo Credit: Apple TV+

MLB player makes defensive gaffe while mic’d up

This could have gone better.

By Michael Dixon OnJun 28, 2024 1
Alex Bregman and his son in a postgame interview after the Astros win over the Orioles.

Alex Bregman’s son interrupts postgame interview wanting to go to batting cage

"He's been begging all weekend."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 23, 2024 1
Short and to the Point: Vanessa Richardson

Astros’ host Vanessa Richardson discusses getting drenched on TV

"People can see it, so that's why I just acknowledged it. It's raining, and we are drenched."

By Chris Novak OnMay 21, 2024 1
Julia Morales Astros

Julia Morales reflects on first broadcast: ‘What a cool experience’

Houston Astros reporter Julia Morales called her first-ever MLB game on Monday night, making history in the process.

By Chris Novak OnMay 15, 2024 2
A's Astros Cavnar Morales

Jenny Cavnar & Julia Morales become first women announcers to call same MLB game

The Astros' TV crew devised a plan to prop Morales into the booth, setting up a historic broadcast on both networks.

By Chris Novak OnMay 14, 2024 1
A great catch from Astros outfielder Joey Loperfido went unnoticed thanks to an even greater effort from his teammate, shortstop Jeremy Peña. Photo Credit: Space City Network.

Player’s stellar effort confuses announcers, camera operator

Took a while to figure out exactly what happened.

By Michael Dixon OnMay 4, 2024 0
Bally Sports Southwest Rangers announcers Dave Raymond and Dave Valle went ballistic as umpire Ángel Hernández made three terrible calls. Photo Credit: Bally Sports Southwest

Rangers announcers rip terrible Ángel Hernández calls: Ángel’s got a dinner reservation’

"You have got to be kidding me! What in the world?

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 12, 2024 1

Connor Onion making MLB broadcasting debut on FS1 this Saturday

Connor Onion's broadcasting career is leveling up.

By Joe Lucia OnApr 12, 2024 2
Todd Kalas Houston Astros

Astros announcer Todd Kalas almost shouts himself hoarse calling no-hitter’s final out

"First no-hitter of the 2024 MLB season — with my man Todd Kalas on the call! Nicely done TK!!!!"

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 2, 2024 0

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