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Appearing on Sportsnet, Jeff Passan called out internet sleuths for their alleged scoops.

Jeff Passan says he’s never seen internet sleuthing lead to an actual scoop

"... there are only 24 hours in a day. And I take those hours, I look at them as extraordinarily valuable."

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 15, 2026 0
Credit: ESPN

ESPN

2025 Awfulies: The best sports newsmakers

Adam Schefter, Jeff Passan, Shams Charania

Adam Schefter reveals what goes down on the ESPN insiders text chain

"I've often discussed a lot of news with Woj. Shams has called me a couple of times and asked me some questions."

By Sean Keeley OnDec 13, 2025 0
Zac Gallen and Bob Nightengale

Bob Nightengale updates premature report that Cubs were signing Zac Gallen

"UPDATE: The Chicago Cubs are HOPEFUL of finalizing an agreement with free-agent starter Zac Gallen..."

By Sean Keeley OnDec 6, 2025 0

ESPN television ignores bombshell investigative report into MLBPA

ESPN broke major news into corruption allegations against the MLBPA, but you wouldn't know it from watching the network.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 31, 2025 0
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani flips his bat after hitting an incredible home run in the NLCS. Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Jeff Passan trolls Jon Morosi over Shohei Ohtani Toronto flight

"Shohei Ohtani is en route to Toronto today."

By Matt Clapp OnOct 23, 2025 0
Jeff Passan and Doug Mientkiewicz

Jeff Passan, Doug Mientkiewicz spar over baseball media semantics

"You had a good career. You were a good ballplayer. You did things I never could. That doesn’t give you license to say stupid things."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 1, 2025 0
Jeff Passan and Baseball Tonight

Eduardo Pérez doesn’t want to hear from Jeff Passan unless he’s breaking news

"I want breaking news!"

By Sean Keeley OnJul 31, 2025 0
ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan

Jeff Passan warns that baseball is ‘rife for potential corruption’ around gambling

"It's great when this sort of thing gets flagged, but it also makes you think, how many times does this happen where it doesn't get flagged as well?"

By Brendon Kleen OnJul 4, 2025 0
Fans cheer for the camera prior to the start of the opening day game between the NY Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti defends Yankees fans from Jeff Passan: ‘They’re allowed to be pissed off’

"This is a typical guy from Kansas City."

By Sean Keeley OnJul 3, 2025 0
Jeff Passan has a few choice words for complaining Yankees fans.

Jeff Passan implores complaining Yankees fans to ‘shut the f*ck up’

"Would you rather be a Yankees fan or a Pirates fan?"

By Sam Neumann OnJul 2, 2025 0
While ESPN's Jeff Passan frequently breaks baseball news, he reacted to baseball news broken by his son, Jack Passan, on Tuesday. Photo Credit: Prep Baseball Missouri on X/Screen grab

Jeff Passan reacts to son Jack’s college baseball commitment

"Could not be more proud."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 2, 2025 0
Appearing on 'The Ryen Russillo Podcast,' Jeff Passan discussed the government's removal of a story about Jackie Robinson's military career.

ESPN’s Jeff Passan, MLB Scoops X account, exchange hostile words on social media

"We challenge Passan to release the full information to the people." "Delete your account."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 20, 2025 0
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) reacts after hitting a third inning two run home run against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Jeff Passan explains Rafael Devers trade: ‘I think the Red Sox had just grown a little bit tired’

"The timing is shocking. The magnitude of the player is shocking."

By Sean Keeley OnJun 15, 2025 0
Jeff Passan on 'The Pat McAfee Show'

Jeff Passan: ‘Colorado Rockies have the disease of complacency’

"They are just an organization that is a decade plus behind right now."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 2, 2025 0
Boomer Esiason suggests Juan Soto doesn’t fly with Mets to road games

Boomer Esiason wrongly suggests Juan Soto doesn’t fly with Mets to road games

"He and his family can get on the private jet and go up to Boston."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 19, 2025 0
David Samson calls out ESPN's Jeff Passan

David Samson accuses Jeff Passan of carrying ESPN’s water

"Being an insider doesn't make you a journalist."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 15, 2025 0
Aug 16, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detailed view of Los Angeles Dodgers hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Jeff Passan explains why MLB is likely rooting against the Dodgers

"It's only going to potentially make those calls for a salary cap that much louder."

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 9, 2025 0
Jeff Passan

Jeff Passan: Major League Baseball ‘dropped the ball’ on recent national TV deals

Passan believes MLB may be have devalued its own product with recent deals with Peacock and Roku.

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 7, 2025 0
Apr 15, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; A view of the scoreboard before the game between the Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels at Globe Life Field. All MLB players will be wearing the number 42 on Jackie Robinson Day to commemorate Robinson making his major league debut in 1947.

Jeff Passan warns against erasing Jackie Robinson: ‘That’s the kind of history we should protect’

Passan called on everyone to protect and preserve the truth of what Jackie Robinson stood for.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 18, 2025 0
Edit by Liam McGuire, Comeback Media.

ESPN

Jeff Passan is on a mission to show MLB fans why the Pittsburgh Pirates are a problem

Appearing on 'The Ryen Russillo Podcast,' Jeff Passan discussed the government's removal of a story about Jackie Robinson's military career.

Jeff Passan on DOD’s removal of Jackie Robinson story: ‘It felt like they told on themselves’

"I thought we all agreed that Jackie Robinson's an American hero."

By Ben Axelrod OnMar 21, 2025 0
Apr 15, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Angels Taylor Ward (42) stands on deck before an at bat against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ninth inning during Jackie Robinson day at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Department of Defense restores Jackie Robinson article after public pressure from ESPN’s Jeff Passan

The Pentagon declined to say whether the article was taken down deliberately or mistakenly.

By Ben Axelrod OnMar 19, 2025 0
Taking to X, ESPN's Jeff Passan called out the U.S. Department of Defense for removing an article regarding Jackie Robinson's Army history.

Jeff Passan slams ‘ghouls’ who removed Jackie Robinson Army article from Pentagon website

"Fix this now."

By Ben Axelrod OnMar 19, 2025 0
Oct 19, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner raises the American League Championship trophy after the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians during game five of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Progressive Field.

Jeff Passan calls out Yankees’ lack of spending: ‘When have they ever played third fiddle?’

"If a luxury tax threshold is impeding them, that says more about where they are than it does the luxury tax itself."

By Sam Neumann OnJan 29, 2025 0

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