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Fox reportedly isn’t sending announcers to Japan for MLB’s Tokyo Series

The broadcast(s) will be remote.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 17, 2025 0
Illinois star Will Riley

Bill Raftery drops tariff quip after Canadian player’s big shot

The 81-year-old Raftery remains a fan favorite for little quips like that.

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 8, 2025 0
Matt Shepard, a former Detroit Tigers' play-by-play TV announcer, in the basement of his home in Bloomfield Hills on Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025. Shepard now works for GameAbove, a multifaceted brand that focuses on sports, entertainment, media ventures and philanthropy.

Matt Shepard has no idea why he was replaced in Detroit Tigers’ broadcast booth

Shepard may not know why he was let go, but Tigers fans — and AA's local announcer rankings — make it pretty clear.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 28, 2025 0
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tyler Owens

Detroit Tigers cutting some pregame and postgame shows

The team will forego studio programming for West Coast games.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 26, 2025 0
Fox cameras captured Arizona defensive assistant Chuck Cecil sporting a gash after smashing his head into a player's helmet three times.

Fox cameras capture Arizona coach head-butting his own player… and paying the price

"The eventual result is that..."

By Sam Neumann OnNov 30, 2024 0
Texas Tech football coach Joey McGuire. Photo Credit: Fox

Texas Tech coach’s angry PA message to fans clearly audible on Fox broadcast

"Stop throwing stuff on the field! Please!"

By Arthur Weinstein OnNov 9, 2024 0
Credit: Fox Sports

Fox Sports

At some point in every broadcast, Greg Olsen eventually resembles a frazzled detective

Jason Benetti poked fun at his partner Greg Olsen during the pair's first broadcast together on Sunday for Fox.

Jason Benetti jokes about inexperience with Greg Olsen

"I can tell. It comes through the TV."

By Drew Lerner OnOct 6, 2024 0
Announcer Jason Benetti seemed to have a lot of fun celebrating the Tigers clinching a playoff spot on Friday. Photo Credit: Bally Sports Detroit

Jason Benetti had a lot of fun celebrating Tigers playoff-clinching win

"The beer is cold. We've learned that beer is cold."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 27, 2024 4
The different directions of the White Sox and Tigers was apparent in John Schriffen's and Jason Benetti's call of Friday's final out. Photo Credits: Bally Sports Detroit (Jason Benetti, right; NBC Sports Chicago (John Schriffen, right).

John Schriffen & Jason Benetti calls show stark differences in directions of White Sox, Tigers

The game was important for both teams -- for very different reasons.

By Michael Dixon OnSep 27, 2024 3
During Saturday's Reds vs. Giants game, Jason Benetti shared a story about how former ballplayer Champ Summers got his nickname. Photo Credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer/USA TODAY NETWORK

MLB Network adds Jason Benetti call of Tigers-White Sox, a potentially record-setting game

The White Sox loss record might come to a national audience via ex-PXP voice Jason Benetti, thanks to MLBN.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 27, 2024 0
Detroit Tigers pitcher Jason Foley (68) celebrates striking out Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Jose Siri (22) during the ninth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024.

Jason Benetti receives mass praise for ‘beautiful call’ during Tigers’ improbable run

Benetti perfectly captured Detroit with Thursday's game-ending call.

By Sam Neumann OnSep 26, 2024 2
Play-by-play men Jason Benetti and Duane Kuiper had humorous calls of a fan who ran onto the field in Friday's game between the Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants. Photo Credits: Bally Sports Detroit (Jason Benetti, left); NBC Sports Bay Area (Duane Kuiper, right).

Jason Benetti, Duane Kuiper hilariously describe fan running onto field

"And sometimes, karma does come for you."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 10, 2024 1
The wild finish from Thursday's game between the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners was perfectly reflected by both TV booth's calls. Photo Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Hear how Mariners, Tigers announcers called ‘stunning’ game-ending play

"THAT MAN DOES IT AGAIN!" "Just a shocking defeat."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 9, 2024 3
Bruce Springsteen, Joe Buck and Eddie Vedder

Joe Buck accepted word challenge from Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Vedder during broadcast

"It made no sense, I couldn’t really weave it in, but I didn’t really care."

By Brandon Contes OnAug 1, 2024 0
During Saturday's Reds vs. Giants game, Jason Benetti shared a story about how former ballplayer Champ Summers got his nickname. Photo Credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer/USA TODAY NETWORK

Tigers applaud Jason Benetti for slipping random words into broadcast

"This is great. Jason Benetti has been a spectacular add to the Tigers broadcast booth."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJul 30, 2024 2
Jason Benetti and AJ Pierzynski didn't miss the chance to laugh at a fan serving his fantasy football punishment in clown attire. Photo Credit: Fox

Announcers rag on clown serving fantasy football punishment

"Can't hide when you're dressed like that. And if you suck that bad, you deserve it."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 20, 2024 1

MLB

Awful Announcing’s 2024 local MLB broadcaster rankings

Dylan Cease (L) and Jason Benetti.

Padres’ Dylan Cease recalls discussing art museums with Jason Benetti

"He always showed interest in me outside of baseball, which was cool."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 8, 2024 0
Bill Walton and Jason Benetti

Jason Benetti recalls short, strange trip with Bill Walton

"It's like an entire month of entertainment for some people. And he squeezed it into one trip."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJun 1, 2024 0
We celebrate the life of Bill Walton on the Awful Announcing Podcast

College Basketball

Awful Announcing Podcast: The Bill Walton Tribute Show with Jason Benetti, Roxy Bernstein, and Dave Pasch

Bill Walton in a still from 30 for 30 “The Luckiest Guy In The World.” (ESPN Films.)

Lists

The very best of Bill Walton, the greatest announcer in the history of western civilization

A pelican at Oracle Park during the Giants - Reds game.

Announcers had a field day with pelican in Oracle Park during Saturday’s Giants-Reds game

"That is the best pelican play-by-play I've ever heard in my life."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 13, 2024 0
During Saturday's Reds vs. Giants game, Jason Benetti shared a story about how former ballplayer Champ Summers got his nickname. Photo Credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer/USA TODAY NETWORK

Jason Benetti shares how former MLB player Champ Summers got his nickname

"I got into more than a few fights because of my name."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 11, 2024 3
Urban Meyer

Urban Meyer will call Ohio State’s spring game for Fox

Meyer will be on the mic for Ohio State's spring game on Fox.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 11, 2024 0

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