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Jack Flaherty shot down a question about whether being from LA added to the frustration of a poor Game 5against the Mets in the NLCS. Photo Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jack Flaherty says he’s ‘tired’ of narrative around him in postgame interview

"I understand that this has been a whole story and everything. But like, there's no added frustration because I grew up here."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 19, 2024 0
TBS' broadcast of Game 5 of the ALDS between the Tigers and Guardians featured a random commercial break in the middle of an inning. Photo Credit: DraftKings/TBS

Tigers-Guardians Game 5 featured random, mid-inning commercial break

"Oh, wow. Brayan Rocchio timed his..." "...Bonus bets instantly."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 12, 2024 1
Following Game 5 of the NLDS, we're guessing that Fox wishes it had a better censor in place during a postgame interview with Kiké Hernández. Photo Credit: Fox

Kiké Hernández drops F-bomb in postgame interview with Ken Rosenthal

"Are we live?" "We're live."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 11, 2024 1
Joe Davis made a presumptive comment during Game 5 of the NLDS between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. Photo Credit: Fox

Joe Davis made presumptive call during Padres-Dodgers Game 5

"Mets are gonna fly here to Los Angeles tomorrow."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 11, 2024 1
Game 2 of the NLDS created quite the troll job from Jurickson Profar when he robbed Mookie Betts of a home run. Photo Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Fox broadcast reacts to Jurickson Profar home run troll

"That was one of my wishes."

By Jessica Kleinschmidt OnOct 6, 2024 1
Michael Barkann and Ricky Bottalico of "Phillies Postgame Live" ripped the Phillies after losing Game 1 of the NLDS to the Mets. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Philadelphia

Postgame show host: Phillies ‘should be ashamed’ after Game 1 loss to Mets

"It is a disgrace."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 6, 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
Oct 3, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a three run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the ninth inning during game three of the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at American Family Field.

Sports radio caller prophesied Pete Alonso’s game-winning 3-run homer

"I’m rooting for Pete Alonso to hit a game-winning three-run homer tonight."

By Brandon Contes OnOct 4, 2024 0
Bob Uecker, the longtime voice of the Brewers, perfectly summed up Thursday's season-ending loss to the Mets. Photo Credit: Mike De Sisti/The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY NETWORK

Bob Uecker: Brewers loss ‘had some sting on it’

"That quickly. Wow."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 3, 2024 1
Don Le Greca, Michael Kay and Peter Rosenberg on The Michael Kay Show

Michael Kay urges ESPN to use local MLB announcers for Wild Card games

"Don’t you think that it’s only right the Met fans and Brewer fans get to hear their home team announcers on a secondary audio?"

By Brandon Contes OnOct 3, 2024 9
Costas, Sciambi and Glanville

Bob Costas & Ron Darling highlight MLB playoff divisional series announcer pairings

Bob Costas will be on the call with Ron Darling as the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals face off.

By Jessica Kleinschmidt OnOct 3, 2024 2
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell on ESPN's SportsCenter

Scott Van Pelt’s interview of Garrett Mitchell marred by technical difficulties on ESPN

"Willy soaked me with Gatorade, can you hear me alright?"

By Brandon Contes OnOct 3, 2024 0
MLB umpire's hands on ESPN

ESPN’s umpire camera for the MLB playoffs is bizarre

The goal of any new technology in a sports broadcast should be to enhance the viewing experience, not distract from it.

By Brandon Contes OnOct 3, 2024 4
97.1 The Freak radio host Jeff Cavanaugh gets tattoo on his butt

Texas radio host pays World Series bet with Rangers tattoo on his butt

"I’m a man of my word, so we’re gonna tat up my butt."

By Brandon Contes OnNov 8, 2023 0
Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports

Fox

To succeed on Fox, Derek Jeter just needs to loosen up

Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim and Chris Russo on First Take

Stephen A. Smith scolds Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo for retirement wager: ‘You went too far!’

"This show is going to be dedicated to the Diamondbacks shutting you up since you threatened to retire."

By Brandon Contes OnOct 25, 2023 0
An Awful Announcing rendering of Chris "Mad Dog" Russo and Howard Stern.

Chris Russo backs out of retirement promise with help of Howard Stern; will wear a Diamondbacks bikini instead

"You gotta do something so outrageous that they forget about the fact that you said you were gonna retire over a baseball game."

By Brandon Contes OnOct 25, 2023 8
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo ‘looking forward’ to sending Chris Russo into retirement

"There's nothing better than a wise guy New Yorker saying something and then having to chomp on those words."

By Brandon Contes OnOct 24, 2023 0
Chris "Mad Dog" on his SiriusXM Radio show

Chris Russo vows to retire ‘on the spot’ if Diamondbacks win NLCS Game 7

"Write it down, if they win the next two games and win this series in seven games – if they win, I will retire on the spot."

By Brandon Contes OnOct 24, 2023 9
Santa at the NLCS in Philadelphia

Ron Darling reminds America that Philly booed Santa Claus

"You know they booed Santa."

By Brandon Contes OnOct 18, 2023 0
Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz and Derek Jeter on Fox

David Ortiz savagely mocks A-Rod and Derek Jeter for historic 2004 ALCS collapse

"It’s not over. We lost a series being up 3-0."

By Brandon Contes OnOct 17, 2023 0
Alanna Rizzo on MLB Network's High Heat

Alanna Rizzo apologizes to Jake Mintz and BBWAA for ‘beyond unprofessional’ rant

"What I said yesterday about Jake was completely inappropriate, it was inaccurate and it was beyond unprofessional."

By Brandon Contes OnOct 13, 2023 6
Bob Costas calls Lance Lynn "burly."

Bob Costas fittingly describes ‘burly’ Dodgers pitcher Lance Lynn

"To say that Lance Lynn is a big guy understates it."

By Brandon Contes OnOct 12, 2023 0
Minnesota Twins fan interrupts local news broadcast

Bullish Twins fan disrupts local news report to pour his heart out on camera

"Go Twins! We’re not done yet!"

By Brandon Contes OnOct 11, 2023 0

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