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Ozzie Guillén unloads on White Sox after embarrassing error leads to Royals walk-off

"This is ugly."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 7, 2025 0
Bob Davis

Longtime Kansas Jayhawks, Royals broadcaster Bob Davis dies at 80

"RIP to one of the great voices in KC sports history."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 21, 2025 0
Sep 4, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; An injured Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (9) talks with team mates against the Cleveland Guardians in the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals slugger Vinnie Pasquantino casually scoops Justin Fields news

Just call him 'ViNFL Insider.'

By Sam Neumann OnMar 11, 2025 0
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez

MLB to produce Cincinnati Reds broadcasts in 2025

The franchise will be the seventh team under the league's broadcast umbrella.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 14, 2024 0
The major league baseball logo is seen on signage near the player's entrance to the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Milwaukee Brewers.

Diamond bankruptcy exit looks likely, deals reached with three more MLB teams

Included in Diamond's reorganization plan are go-forward arrangements with the Los Angeles Angels, Tampa Bay Rays, and Detroit Tigers.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 13, 2024 0
Oct 10, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) smiles following a win over the Kansas City Royals during game four of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Kauffman Stadium.

Bob Costas invokes Aaron Boone in ‘Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon’ during 9th inning of elimination game

"You won't even need six moves to connect Aaron Boone to almost anybody."

By Sam Neumann OnOct 11, 2024 0
George Brett TBS interview with Jon Morosi

TBS roasted for lengthy George Brett interview during Yankees-Royals ALDS

"A George Brett interview from the stands for an entire half inning during Game 3 of the ALDS is pretty ridiculous."

By Arthur Weinstein OnOct 9, 2024 4
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor greets teammates before game

Marquee teams deliver strong viewership for MLB divisional series

Led by a number of brand-name teams, Fox's broadcasts of NLDS games have seen strong bumps compared to last season.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 8, 2024 0
Sports broadcaster Bob Costas talks to the fans during the Ryne Sandberg statue dedication before the game between the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets at Wrigley Field.

Hot mic captures Bob Costas awkwardly talking about CNN ad read

Costas was caught on a hot mic expressing reservations about reading a CNN promo during a live broadcast.

By Sam Neumann OnOct 8, 2024 3
Oct 5, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees third base Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) steals second base against Kansas City Royals second base Michael Massey (19) during the seventh inning during game one of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium.

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo rips MLB Replay Center: ‘You want the Yankees to win?’

"That is mind-boggling that they screwed that up in this situation."

By Sam Neumann OnOct 8, 2024 0
TBS' broadcast of Royals-Yankees was very focused on George Brett.

TBS broadcast of Royals-Yankees was obsessed with George Brett

"Take a shot every time George Brett is mentioned."

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 8, 2024 2
Bob Costas will call the ALDS between the Yankees and Royals. History says that's great news for the Yankees. Photo Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Bob Costas calling Yankees-Royals ALDS is big break for New York

Bob Costas has called a lot of great Yankee wins.

By Michael Dixon OnOct 5, 2024 1
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
Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Royals Wild Card

Royals viciously troll Orioles after Wild Card series sweep

The Kansas City Royals made sure to rub it in on social media after their Wild Card sweep against the Baltimore Orioles.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 3, 2024 0
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (31) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo (67) in the fifth inning in game two of the Wild Card round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Ben McDonald made a textbook announcer jinx during Orioles-Royals

"If you are a Royals fan, you are blaming Ben McDonald and the announcer jinx."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 2, 2024 1
Scott Van Pelt

Scott Van Pelt to throw ceremonial first pitch at Game 1 of Orioles-Royals Wild Card Series

Van Pelt is notably from just an hour outside of Baltimore.

By Reice Shipley OnSep 30, 2024 3
Angels color analyst Mark Gubicza receiving his Royals Hall of Fame jacket.

Angels’ analyst Mark Gubicza reacts to honor from Royals

"The jacket felt good, but that love from the players there is really, really amazing."

By Reice Shipley OnAug 19, 2024 0
Fox Sports Kansas City broadcaster Rex Hudler poses for a photo in the broadcast booth during the first inning of the game between the Kansas City Royals and Pittsburgh Pirates at Kauffman Stadium.

Enjoy a supercut of Royals broadcaster Rex Hudler’s exclamatory noises

OOHHH!

By Sean Keeley OnAug 18, 2024 2
The Red Sox won a close game, but their social media team might have had a rougher night after a now-infamous deleted tweet.

Red Sox delete BDSM (Big Dom Smith Moments) post on X

Everyone loves a Big Dom Smith moment!

By Sam Neumann OnAug 7, 2024 1
Royals announcers Jake Eisenberg and Rex Hudler were confused when a home run from Guardians slugger Jhonkensy Noel stood after review. Photo Credit: Bally Sports Kansas City.

Royals announcers confused by review ruling: ‘Did we not see something?’

"Just let it go. Don't let it bother you. But the whole point of replay is to get the call right."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 29, 2024 2
Umpire Ryan Blakney wasted no time reminding everyone why more fans are calling for robot umpires during Saturday's Orioles vs. Royals game. Photo Credit: Bally Sports Kansas City.

Announcers confounded by umpire’s call on first pitch

"Fastball is right down the middle for ball one."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 20, 2024 1
Kansas City Royals MLS Photo Credit: KSHB 41 Kansas City

Kansas City TV station hilariously uses Royals logo for MLS promo

"Messi playing the Royals in the Chiefs stadium. He really did change the league."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 11, 2024 0
Eric Hosmer

Eric Hosmer retires from MLB, announces new media company

"I feel baseball content is underserved and my goal is for MoonBall to be the leaders in the space."

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 21, 2024 0
Apr 16, 1991; Boston, MA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kansas City Royals 1st baseman #5 GEORGE BRETT in action against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Photo By USA TODAY Sports (c) Copyright USA TODAY Sports

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MLB Network’s ‘Brett’ lacks drama, but delivers plenty of entertainment

Reds’ Ricky Karcher drops ‘It’s like a movie, bro. …Holy s***’ in post-game interview after extra-innings save in MLB debut

"All right, live TV, we're on cable."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 13, 2023 0

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