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Dodgers and Padres announcers were all baffled at a missed call that cost Dodger pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto an immaculate inning. Photo Credit: Spectrum SportsNet LA

‘That’s gonna go viral’: Dodgers, Padres booths react to umpire’s bad missed call

"Can we get ABS on loan for the night from Triple-A?"

By Michael Dixon OnJun 20, 2025 0
Francisco Lindor

Joe Davis dooms Dodgers with Francisco Lindor home run announcer jinx

"Uh-oh, not a good sign."

By Sean Keeley OnJun 3, 2025 0
Joe Davis Lady Gaga Peyton Manning Laura Rutledge win 2025 Sports Emmys

Surprises, standouts and snubs from the 2025 Sports Emmys

From Joe Davis to Peyton Manning to... Lady Gaga?

By Brendon Kleen OnMay 21, 2025 0
Joe Davis honors Vin Scully and Kirk Gibson in his call of Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam against the Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series. Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Joe Davis calls Dodgers walk-off loss for Fox

Joe Davis had to wear his national broadcaster hat as the Dodgers lost on a walk-off home run to the Texas Rangers on Saturday.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 20, 2025 0
Some of the broadcasters of the 2024 NFL season.

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The 2024 Awful Announcing NFL announcer rankings

Aaron Rodgers after the Jets' Week 18 win over the Dolphins

Greg Olsen believes teams were taking ‘close note’ of Aaron Rodgers’ Week 18 performance

"I promise you, there's a lot of teams around the league that are taking very close note."

By Reice Shipley OnJan 5, 2025 0
Greg Olsen and Joe Davis on a Dec. 22, 2024 NFL on Fox broadcast.

Joe Davis criticized for underplaying Jalen Hurts injury during Eagles-Commanders

Many found Davis' lack of Hurts mentions "preposterous."

By Drew Lerner OnDec 22, 2024 0
CeeDee Lamb and Xavier Woods

Greg Olsen blasts officials flagging Panthers defender for CeeDee Lamb hit

"If we're going to outlaw this in the NFL then we just have to tell our defensive backs you gotta let 'em just catch it …"

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 15, 2024 0
Terry McLaurin beats Dallas on 86-yard touchdown

Joe Davis’ ‘Lightning strikes twice’ call on Commanders’ wild TD draws raves

"Joe Davis is a top 2 announcer in all of sports and he’s not 2."

By Arthur Weinstein OnNov 25, 2024 0
Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs with the ball en route to a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Josh Butler (31) chases during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs with the ball en route to a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Josh Butler (31) chases during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium.

‘Absolute chaos’: Greg Olsen says Cowboys-Commanders finish was one in a million

"I can't say I've ever seen a sequence of events that culminated with an ending like that, all in one quarter, all down the stretch, maybe ever, at least in a game that I can remember."

By Sam Neumann OnNov 25, 2024 0
Washington Commanders kicker Austin Seibert

Joe Davis and Greg Olsen may have jinxed Commanders kicker Austin Seibert on game-tying PAT

"You hold your breath with anything special teams-related on this day."

By Brendon Kleen OnNov 24, 2024 0
Joe Davis

Joe Davis re-lives ‘dream’ Freddie Freeman World Series call

"We're talking an all-time World Series-moment right there. That's what you dream of."

By Jessica Kleinschmidt OnNov 22, 2024 0
Greg Olsen used Aaron Judge's error in Game 5 of the World Series as a reference to an Alvin Kamara dropped pass.

Aaron Judge caught a stray from Greg Olsen

"That's Aaron Judge dropping the ball in the fifth inning of the World Series."

By Sam Neumann OnNov 11, 2024 0
Credit: Fox Sports

Fox

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

Joe Davis honors Vin Scully and Kirk Gibson in his call of Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam against the Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series. Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

‘Start the party, Los Angeles!’ Joe Davis called Dodgers’ remarkable World Series victory for Fox

"Start the party, Los Angeles! Your Dodgers have won the World Series!"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 31, 2024 0
Gerrit Cole not covering first base in World Series

Joe Davis was beside himself calling Gerrit Cole blunder

"Atrocious defense from the Yankees leading directly to a Dodger run in the fifth!"

By Drew Lerner OnOct 30, 2024 0
Joe Davis on 'First Things First'

Joe Davis: ‘Always thinking’ about context and history in big moments like Freddie Freeman walkoff grand slam

"Anybody who who tells you 'It just comes to me,' they're either brilliant or they're lying."

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 30, 2024 0
Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) runs the bases after hitting a grand slam in the tenth inning against the New York Yankees during game one of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium.

MLB reportedly trademarks Joe Davis’ iconic call

"Gibby meet Freddie."

By Sam Neumann OnOct 30, 2024 0
Mookie Betts battling with numerous Yankees fans for a foul call in Game 4 of the World Series

Fox Sports criticized for on-air reaction to Yankees fans’ interference

"'A' for effort' is such a bad line from a good announcer. Dude is ripping at the arm of a player."

By Arthur Weinstein OnOct 30, 2024 0
Joe Davis made a presumptive comment during Game 5 of the NLDS between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. Photo Credit: Fox

John Smoltz lauds Joe Davis for handling ‘flak’ calling Dodgers World Series run as neutral voice

"I just think this year is the ultimate test for Joe Davis, and he's passed it so far in my opinion in flying colors."

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 28, 2024 0
Freddie Freeman's walk-off in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series

Joe Davis says he’s critiqued his Freddie Freeman call ‘more than is healthy’

"I’ve definitely gone back and picked it apart, probably more than is healthy."

By Arthur Weinstein OnOct 26, 2024 0
Joe Buck with the Vince Lombardi Trophy during an ESPN Newsmaker Luncheon Speaker Series.

Former Fox World Series voice Joe Buck praises current announcer Joe Davis, director Matt Gangl

"Watch it again and see the overhead shot while Freeman is between first and second. It’s like a movie. Matt is a genius."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 26, 2024 0
Joe Davis honors Vin Scully and Kirk Gibson in his call of Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam against the Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series. Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Joe Davis honors legendary Vin Scully in call of Freddie Freeman grand slam

""Freeman, hits a ball RIGHT FIELD. SHE ISSSS GOOOOONE! GIBBY, MEET FREDDIE! GAME 1 OF THE WORLD SERIES!"

By Reice Shipley OnOct 26, 2024 0
Before Sunday's game, John Lynch and the 49ers honored Pam Oliver, working her 30th season on Fox's NFL coverage. Photo Credit: Fox

49ers honor Pam Oliver for 30 seasons on Fox NFL coverage

"I'm not dead yet. But I am having a great time. I appreciate it, you guys."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 29, 2024 1
Greg Olsen and Joe Davis calling Saints-Eagles on Sept. 22, 2024.

Greg Olsen again praised for work in Fox No. 2 booth on Eagles-Saints

A low-scoring Eagles-Saints game boosted focus on the announcers, and Greg Olsen's work there drew commendation.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 22, 2024 2

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