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Here’s your 2026 MLB scorebug roundup

NESN large scorebug with large Vanguard ad

NESN’s new scorebug is quite big

NESN has unveiled a new scorebug for its Red Sox coverage, and its size is already receiving mixed reviews.

By Manny Soloway OnMar 26, 2026 0
Netflix MLB scorebug

Netflix MLB scorebug draws polarizing reaction

Netflix made its big Major League Baseball debut as the 2026 season kicked off on Wednesday night with...

By Matt Yoder OnMar 25, 2026 0
NBC NFL Scorebug

NBC’s new NFL scorebug leaks before Super Bowl LX debut, will debut for Pats-Chargers

The scorebug appeared on an unscrambled NBC satellite test feed.

By Sean Keeley OnJan 10, 2026 0
A yellow flash on the ESPN scorebug was driving College Football Playoff viewers crazy. Photo Credit: ESPN

ESPN CFP scorebug yellow flash frustrates viewers

"The yellow flashes on the scorebug need to stop immediately. Looks like a flag every time."

By Matt Clapp OnDec 31, 2025 0
The Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers play a 2025 NBA preseason game on Peacock in the return of the NBA on NBC. Photo Credit: Peacock/NBC

‘NBA on NBC’ scorebug on Peacock debuts to positive reviews

"NBA on Peacock scorebug IS SO GOOD!!!!"

By Matt Clapp OnOct 7, 2025 0
A look at the new NFL scorebug CBS debuted for the 2025 season during a game between the Las Vegas Raiders and New England Patriots. Photo Credit: CBS

CBS debuts new NFL scorebug to positive reviews

"Better than Fox. The Fox one is awful."

By Matt Clapp OnSep 7, 2025 0
Credit: ESPN, Fox, NBC Sports, TNT Sports, The CW

ABC

Here’s your 2025 college football scorebug roundup

While Fox's scorebug was seen as an improvement from Super Bowl LIX's, football fans still felt there was much to be desired. Photo Credit: Fox.

NFL fans have lukewarm response to Fox’s new scorebug

"Still don’t love it, but it is much better."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 17, 2025 0
POOP shirt

The Phillies-Pirates POOP scorebug lives, at least in t-shirt form

"Well, we don't have POOP, we have a PIIP."

By Sean Keeley OnJun 7, 2025 0
The "POOP" scorebug, now a thing of the past, was eulogized before Friday's Pirates-Phillies game by NBC Sports Philadelphia's Tom McCarthy. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Tom McCarthy eulogized ‘POOP’ scorebug before Pirates-Phillies game

"As the final out arrives on its bright and brilliant run, it will be missed. Gone but never forgotten."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 16, 2025 0
A "POOP" scorebug for Pirates-Phillies on March 14, 2025 on NBC Sports Philadelphia+.

Somehow, a ‘POOP’ Phillies-Pirates broadcast scorebug returned

A NBC Sports Philadelphia+ broadcast of a Phillies-Pirates Spring Breakout game used the much-mourned "POOP" scorebug.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 14, 2025 0
NBC Sports Philadelphia scorebug

NBCS Philadelphia’s new scorebug means no more ‘POOP’ game

"NBC Sports Philadelphia changed their scorebug and we'll never have another 'POOP' game again."

By Arthur Weinstein OnFeb 24, 2025 0
New NFL on Fox scorebug during Super Bowl LIX

Fox panned for debuting new NFL scorebug during Super Bowl LIX

A new low for scorebugs?

By Brendon Kleen OnFeb 9, 2025 0
Credit: @TVSportsUpdates/X

Fox Sports

Please stop debuting new scorebugs during the Super Bowl

Netflix scorebug

Netflix’s NFL scorebug garners mixed reactions

Once you see the PIT is off-center, you can't unsee it

By Sean Keeley OnDec 25, 2024 0
Scorebug

ESPN’s new CFP scorebug heaped with praise, except when paired with BottomLine

"Usually my eyes reject anything that’s different, but ESPN’s new score graphic for the CFP is elite"

By Sean Keeley OnDec 20, 2024 0
College football.

College Football

Awful Announcing’s 2024 college football scorebug rankings

College football.

College Football

Grade the 2024 college football scorebugs

MLB fans are tire of TBS' scorebug making it look like there's always a runner on second base.

Why does TBS’ MLB scorebug always have a runner on second base?

Traditionally, a different-colored base indicates someone is on it.

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 15, 2024 7
Bulls debut a new scorebug on Chicago Sports Network

Bulls debut on Chicago Sports Network features many scorebug complaints

"There’s a reason no other broadcast has ever put it there."

By Reice Shipley OnOct 8, 2024 5
A scorebug mistake in the season opening game between North Texas and South Alabama

Scorebug operator forgets to change quarters on ESPN+ broadcast

Even those behind the scenes are clearly not exempt from early-season mistakes.

By Reice Shipley OnAug 31, 2024 1
ESPN College Football Scorebug

ESPN reveals new scorebug for 2024 college football season

ESPN revealed its new, 'sharp' scorebug for the upcoming 2024-25 college football season on Thursday afternoon.

By Chris Novak OnJul 18, 2024 4
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
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Originals

‘Necessity is the mother of invention’: How the scorebug came to be on its 30th anniversary

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