John Smoltz Archives

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."

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!"

Braves broadcasters predict manager’s ejection, rip umpire’s ‘ridiculous’ strike zone

"I think he's giving us a show boys."

Truist Park valet didn’t know who John Smoltz was

"Are you an umpire?"

Matt Damon, Casey Affleck on Fox call for near all-time HR robbery

"He took a hit there." "That's a hell of an effort."

Trea Turner makes incredible play while mic’d up with Fox during MLB All-Star Game

"The greatest play of a player who has worn the mic."

John Smoltz unleashes on MLB analytics staffs over increased pitcher injuries

"Analytics came into the game almost guaranteeing that they would put players in the best place to be successful and keep them healthy. Well only half of that's been true."

Fox’s black & white vintage TV half-inning draws rave reviews

"Whoever made this call over at MLB on Fox is a genius!"

John Smoltz ‘could care less’ about perception he hates Texas Rangers

"And thank God I don’t have any social media because I’d be meeting some people in places."

Fans criticize John Smoltz’s Game 4 analysis, yet he had tough task

"Rangers are leading 10-0, but you'd have no idea if the score wasn't on the screen if you only listened to John Smoltz."

Fans call out John Smoltz for ALDS performance

"My goal in life is to have someone talk so lovingly about me as John Smoltz does about the Orioles."

Braves broadcast crew roasts John Smoltz for vintage video clip

"This is what the tuna looks like … flopping around on the ground."

Jeff Francoeur, Tom Glavine talk second Braves alumni broadcast

"I don't know if it's the kind of thing that diehard baseball fans would necessarily embrace for every game, but I think here and there, it's a nice change and a break from the normal play by play," said Glavine.

John Smoltz calling two upcoming Braves series for Bally Sports South

A familiar face is joining Bally Sports South for a couple of series over the rest of the season.

John Smoltz once again talking about playing golf on the Champions Tour

John Smoltz still wants to chase his senior golf dream.

John Smoltz not concerned by his critics: ‘They’ve never played the game.’

"Those people who claim that they have a lot of answers or know things, they never played the game."

John Smoltz is no longer with MLBN after refusing to get vaccinated, but they “continue to talk with him about returning this season”

"John is not currently an MLB Network analyst, but we continue to talk with him about returning this season."

John Smoltz and Al Leiter reportedly barred from MLB Network studio work after refusing vaccine

Smoltz and Leiter will still be allowed to work remotely.

John Smoltz on Jeff Francoeur’s 2007 golf meltdown: “Each and every shot, you could see him getting angrier and angrier.”

“This time, he’s trying to hit it so far right that he pull-hooks it out of bounds. So now he’s hitting seven off the tee. I’m foaming at the mouth. He hits his next drive and it hits land before going in the water.”

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