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MLB umpire Alan Porter on NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcast

Hot mic catches MLB umpire dropping f-bomb during Phillies-Rangers broadcast

"We're not gonna flip it and then f***ing look stupid if it didn't leave."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 22, 2024 4
Apr 23, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) reacts to striking out against the Texas Rangers during the game at Globe Life Field.

All-time announcer jinx leads to Julio Rodríguez’s first HR of season

"He's still looking for his first home run of the season."

By Sam Neumann OnApr 24, 2024 0
Kirk Cousins ESPN SNB

Everyone was making the same joke about Kirk Cousins latest primetime appearance

He's now 13-24 in his career in primetime games.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 22, 2024 1
Bally Sports Southwest Rangers announcers Dave Raymond and Dave Valle went ballistic as umpire Ángel Hernández made three terrible calls. Photo Credit: Bally Sports Southwest

Rangers announcers rip terrible Ángel Hernández calls: Ángel’s got a dinner reservation’

"You have got to be kidding me! What in the world?

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 12, 2024 1

Connor Onion making MLB broadcasting debut on FS1 this Saturday

Connor Onion's broadcasting career is leveling up.

By Joe Lucia OnApr 12, 2024 2
FS1 Rangers and Rays technical difficulties Photo Credit: FS1

FS1 technical issues silence announcers, drop scorebug in Rays-Rangers game

The Rangers-Rays game doesn't have any announcers …This should be an SAP-like option for every single televised sporting event."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 1, 2024 1
Jonah Heim Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers owner not ruling out building new RSN

Could the Texas Rangers start a new RSN for 2025?

By Joe Lucia OnMar 29, 2024 0
Screen grab: ESPN via Derek Thompson on Twitter/X

ESPN

MLB is caught in an impossible game of pickle with promoting its stars

ESPN's Karl Ravech made a curious call in the tenth inning of the Rangers' Opening Day win over the Cubs on Thursday. Photo Credit: ESPN

Karl Ravech makes curious call on extra-inning play

"They had an out at first if they wanted it."

By Michael Dixon OnMar 29, 2024 5
The Texas Rangers celebrate winning the World Series.

Dallas radio host gets giant back tattoo of Rangers World Series winning box score

Sean Bass, a radio host in Dallas, commemorated the Texas Rangers World Series victory with one of the most unique tattoos you will ever see.

By Awful Announcing Staff OnMar 1, 2024 0
Joe Davis and John Smoltz

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."

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 27, 2024 3
Former New York Mets manager Buck Showalter on "Foul Territory."

Buck Showalter has some strong statements on load management

"You got out there and tell Brandon Nimmo that he's not playing today because he did too well last night."

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 6, 2024 0
Game 5 World Series Marcus Semien Corey Seager

Diamond Sports Group reaches deals with Rangers, Guardians, Twins to air games this season

The deal with Diamond Sports means the Guardians, Rangers, and Twins will air games on Bally Sports for one more season.

By Daniel Kaplan OnFeb 2, 2024 0
Shohei Ohtani Dodgers Sunday Night Baseball

ESPN’s early ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ schedule features a whole lot of Dodgers, Cubs, and Rangers

ESPN's early season schedule for 'Sunday Night Baseball' is rolling out with plenty of the usual suspects.

By Joe Lucia OnJan 10, 2024 2
A Braves’ graphic for C.J. Nitkowski. (Bally Sports.)

Local Networks

C.J. Nitkowski leaves Rangers’ broadcasts for Braves’ role, with that coming amidst reduced workload for Jeff Francoeur

Baseball Hall of Fame

Joe Castiglione, Gerry Fraley win Baseball Hall of Fame honors

The Baseball Hall of Fame will honor a pair of legendary media figures in July.

By Joe Lucia OnDec 6, 2023 0
Corey Seager Texas Rangers

ESPN will begin 2024 MLB season with Rangers-Cubs broadcast on Opening Night

The World Champion Texas Rangers will begin the 2024 MLB season on ESPN.

By Joe Lucia OnNov 13, 2023 2
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
Game 5 World Series Marcus Semien Corey Seager

2023 World Series Game 5 ends strong, but series is still least-watched ever

Game 5 of the 2023 World Series hit a series-high, and wasn't even the least-watched Game 5 ever.

By Joe Lucia OnNov 2, 2023 1
Max Scherzer

ESPN couldn’t help dunking on the Mets after Rangers World Series win

Say 'Mets' for clicks.

By Sam Neumann OnNov 2, 2023 2

Reporter’s bizarre question left Corey Seager speechless after World Series MVP

"You don't have an answer?"  

By Sam Neumann OnNov 2, 2023 0
KDFW newscast Rangers World Series celebration Photo Credit: KDFW Fox 4

Rangers’ World Series celebration catches local newscast unprepared

"We'll get back to Sam here in just a moment."

By Arthur Weinstein OnNov 2, 2023 0
The Texas Rangers celebrate winning the World Series.

Here are TV and radio calls of the Texas Rangers winning their first World Series title

"RANGER FANS, YOU'RE NOT DREAMING! THE RANGERS ARE THE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!"

By Matt Clapp OnNov 1, 2023 1
Game 4 Marcus Semien

2023 World Series Game 4 continues stretch of least-viewed Fall Classic games

This was the least-watched World Series Game 4 ever.

By Joe Lucia OnNov 1, 2023 1
Corey Seager Texas Rangers Game 3

Should you care about World Series ratings?

World Series ratings have reached historic lows. Should sports fans care about the predicament or just enjoy the show?

By Awful Announcing Newsletter OnNov 1, 2023 12

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