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Apr 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) is greeted by third base coach Dino Ebel (91) after hitting a walk off solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium.

Karl Ravech: Shohei Ohtani’s global fame like Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods

"There probably hasn't been an athlete who's more well-known globally maybe since Tiger Woods, maybe Muhammad Ali."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 3, 2025 0
Karl Ravech

Karl Ravech ‘very optimistic about ESPN and Major League Baseball’s future’

"Who else provides any more coverage of baseball -- with the exception of MLB Network -- than ESPN does?"

By Michael Dixon OnMar 24, 2025 0
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey at the conference's "Vegas Kickoff" in 2024.

Greg Sankey hilariously rejects Danny Kanell’s comment on ‘overrated’ SEC

"I confess SEC teams have a .500 record in games after 1/4/25."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 5, 2025 0
Tennessee players with ESPN announcers Karl Ravech, Jimmy Dykes, and Dick Vitale after a March 1, 2025 win over Alabama.

ESPN announcers went crazy for No. 5 Tennessee’s buzzer-beating three against No. 6 Alabama

Saturday marked the first day of March, and that saw plenty of madness in college basketball. Some came...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 1, 2025 0
Kentucky men's basketball coach Mark Pope speaking with reporters

Mark Pope perfectly trolls SEC basketball’s .500 winning percentage

"I feel like we’re not living up to the expectations just being at .500 as a conference"

By Brandon Contes OnFeb 13, 2025 0
Karl Ravech during the 2024 SEC Men's College Basketball Tournament.

Karl Ravech defends blatant SEC basketball blunder as being ‘tongue-in-cheek’

"Tongue in cheek 82-82 record was to illustrate any night either team can win and one will"

By Brandon Contes OnFeb 12, 2025 0
Alabama-Texas SEC men's basketball game on ESPN

Karl Ravech duped by troll narrative about SEC basketball mediocrity

"Since January 4, into Tuesday, the SEC teams are 82-82...there’s no dominant group of teams."

By Brandon Contes OnFeb 12, 2025 0
Eduardo Pérez, David Cone, and Karl Ravech in the broadcast booth during a regular season Sunday Night Baseball game.

ESPN keeps ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ crew unchanged for 2025

Karl Ravech will return as the lead play-by-play announcer alongside analysts David Cone and Eduardo Pérez.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 11, 2025 0
Oct 19, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) celebrates after making the final out to beat the Cleveland Guardians during game five of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Progressive Field.

Karl Ravech: Juan Soto’s next contract will be in ‘$700 million area’

"He will get the biggest dollar amount."

By Sam Neumann OnNov 1, 2024 0
Karl Ravech

Karl Ravech calls out ‘haters’ willing to ‘die on hill’ criticizing mic’d up players

"Such a small group of haters will kind of blast the idea (mic'd up players) and fall on the sword of 'Just show us the game.'"

By Arthur Weinstein OnSep 26, 2024 2
Baseball Tonight Special: MLB Squeeze Play

ESPN launches special ‘Baseball Tonight’ episodes on playoff chases

The shows will also have the opportunity to cut in for at-bats by Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani in their pursuit of history.

By Arthur Weinstein OnSep 10, 2024 1
Jul 31, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Tommy Pham (29) reacts after hitting a single against the Texas Rangers during the second inning at Busch Stadium.

Tommy Pham fittingly asked fantasy football questions while mic’d up

Because of course he was.

By Sam Neumann OnAug 5, 2024 0
In-game interview of Ceddanne Rafaela on Sunday Night Baseball

ESPN shares throwback Ceddanne Rafaela LLWS clip during ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ interview

Rafaela starred for Curacao in the 2012 Little League World Series.

By Reice Shipley OnJul 21, 2024 0
Karl Ravech during the 2024 SEC Men's College Basketball Tournament.

Karl Ravech backs new Home Run Derby format: ‘The pacing is gonna be better’

Ravech likes the new Home Run Derby format with fewer pitches per round, hoping it will attract more stars and reduce injury risk.

By Sam Neumann OnJul 14, 2024 0
ESPN shows Phillies beat the Dodgers 4-3

ESPN’s Karl Ravech declares ‘Dodgers win it by a run!’ after 4-3 loss to Phillies

"With the Phillies getting their 60th win...Dodgers win it by a run!"

By Brandon Contes OnJul 11, 2024 2
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) celebrates after winning the 2023 All-Star Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park.

ESPN commentators talk Home Run Derby format changes, Statcast broadcast, event’s importance

"The opportunity to go off the clock, not be in a split screen, shoot all the action full, have reactions and orient that towards the biggest moments of the contest has been a really big priority."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 10, 2024 0
Karl Ravech

Short and to the Point: Karl Ravech on Home Run Derby, young talent in MLB, ESPN, and more

Host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews ESPN baseball commentator Karl Ravech. Jessica and Karl discuss a wide range of topics...

By Phillip Bupp OnJul 10, 2024 0
Karl Ravech prior to a regular season Sunday Night Baseball game.

Karl Ravech: Baseball doesn’t need saving

"The game is in great shape."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 9, 2024 8
Jul 13, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; National League third baseman Todd Frazier (21) of the Cincinnati Reds reacts during the 2015 Home Run Derby the day before the MLB All Star Game at Great American Ballpark

Todd Frazier reportedly joining ESPN’s Home Run Derby coverage

Frazier is the 2015 Homer Run Derby champ.

By Sam Neumann OnJul 8, 2024 0
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran reveals a touching moment with his father after being selected for his first MLB All-Star Game.

Red Sox’s Jarren Duran reveals heartwarming All-Star nod reaction during in-game interview

"We both broke down crying."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 8, 2024 0
Karl Ravech

Karl Ravech explains why he misses nightly ‘Baseball Tonight’ format

"I’m grateful people remember it fondly, and I’m saddened by it, too, that none of it exists in that way anymore."

By Reice Shipley OnJul 7, 2024 9
Gunnar Henderson admiring cleats he received for his birthday from Sunday Night Baseball crew

ESPN’s Karl Ravech surprises Gunnar Henderson with custom cleats

"When I opened it up, I was blown away by them."

By Reice Shipley OnJul 1, 2024 0
Gunnar Henderson mic'd up announcing his intention to participate in the 2024 Home Run Derby

Gunnar Henderson announces intention to do 2024 Home Run Derby while mic’d up

"I'll be the first to announce that I'll be doing the Home Run Derby this year."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 30, 2024 0
Karl Ravech

Karl Ravech reveals surprising interest in College, Little League World Series

"They love to talk about the Little League World Series because it has this mass appeal."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJun 4, 2024 0
Sarah Langs in the Sunday Night Baseball booth with Eduardo Pérez, David Cone, and Karl Ravech.

Sarah Langs talks support she’s received after sharing ALS diagnosis: ‘I am so, so eternally grateful for it.’

"I had no idea what to expect when I first shared this with the world, and I certainly never expected all of this."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 3, 2024 2

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