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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
John Kruk on NBC Sports Philadelphia on April 23, 2025.

John Kruk says “I hopes he chokes” in response to a text from Tom McCarthy’s Mets-broadcasting son

"Since he's a Mets' fan, I hope he chokes a little bit. But since he's your son, I hope it's not fatal."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 4, 2025 0
John Kruk looks on while Tom McCarthy eats. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Philadelphia.

John Kruk cracked Tom McCarthy up while briefly taking over play-by-play duties

Never change, John Kruk.

By Michael Dixon OnMay 3, 2025 0
Nick Castellanos posing after hitting a home run against the San Francisco Giants

On Titanic anniversary, Phillies broadcaster evokes famous shipwreck during Nick Castellanos homer

"That is a Titanic blast."

By Reice Shipley OnApr 14, 2025 0
Phillies analyst John Kruk

John Kruk complains during Phillies game about being locked out of his email

"When I try to reset the password, I go to the new one and it doesn't do anything."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 3, 2025 0
Debbie Antonelli called out Greg Nixon for dragging out a goaltending explanation during Texas Tech's win over UNC Wilmington.

Debbie Antonelli implores official to ‘speed it up’ after marathon goaltending explanation

"Maybe speed it up a little."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 21, 2025 0
John Kruk and Tom McCarthy

John Kruk extols the virtues of drinking in Montreal

"It's a great place to drink, Tom. Montreal."

By Sean Keeley OnMar 3, 2025 0
Cole Hamels

John Kruk suggests Cole Hamels for ‘sexiest broadcast team in all of sports’

"Oh, I forgot to add him in to the sexiest broadcast team in all of sports."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 2, 2025 0
CBS does fake studio update during Texans Titans game

JJ Watt and CBS pull off epic troll on Titans with fake studio update

"Guys this must be a mistake, but I'm going to do it anyway."

By Drew Lerner OnJan 5, 2025 0
John Kruk and Tom McCarthy in Phillies booth

John Kruk scares kid next to Phillies broadcast booth while Tom McCarthy cracks up

"You scared him...You scared the poor kid."

By Sean Keeley OnSep 29, 2024 0
Caitlin Clark and Tom McCarthy

Phillies’ Tom McCarthy invites Caitlin Clark to booth after viral TikTok

You have a future. And by the way, any down time you have, you're up in the booth."

By Arthur Weinstein OnSep 21, 2024 3
Phillies announcers Tom McCarthy and Ben Davis couldn't believe replay upheld a call where zero evidence supported the call on the field.

Phillies announcers aghast over upheld replay call: ‘What on Earth?’

"I can't remember the last time something this bad — and blatant — took place on replay."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 18, 2024 0
Phillies analyst John Kruk

John Kruk calls Kevin Cash’s suspension ‘dumbest damn rule I’ve ever heard’

"I think that's the dumbest damn rule I've ever heard."

By Arthur Weinstein OnSep 13, 2024 0
May 06, 2010; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer (50) looks out onto the field before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies defeated the Cardinals 7-2.

John Kruk takes hilarious dig at Jamie Moyer

"Jamie [Moyer]'s so old, Brad might be digging him up."

By Sam Neumann OnAug 17, 2024 0
Tom McCarthy and John Kruk calling Phillies game from the stands

John Kruk wears an AirTag so he doesn’t get lost at MLB stadiums

"I have to get an AirTag, cause I get lost."

By Brandon Contes OnAug 16, 2024 0
Umpire's bad strike call against the Philadelphia Phillies

Phillies broadcast questions MLB over umpire’s brutal strike zone

"I’m sure if there’s a little bug in there, that Major League Baseball would be right on top of it to fix it."

By Brandon Contes OnAug 14, 2024 2
Viewers turning into the Dodgers broadcast heard different analysis of a controversial play than those who tuned into the Phillies broadcast. Photo Credit: Spectrum SportsNet LA

Dodgers, Phillies announcers see critical, controversial call differently

"He's there fielding the throw." "The interpretation of the rule is such that you cannot do this."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 8, 2024 2
Jon Kruk discussing Adam Wainwright's comments on Brandon Marsh's hair

John Kruk calls out Adam Wainwright for likening Brandon Marsh’s hair to ‘rat tails’

"I think it looks damn good."

By Reice Shipley OnJul 10, 2024 1

John Kruk shares hilarious story about being woken up by a giraffe

"It scared the heck out of me. Those things have big heads."

By Robert O'Neill OnJun 4, 2024 0
Phillies announcers Tom McCarthy and Ruben Amaro Jr. were both highly critical of umpire Brian Walsh for ejecting Bryce Harper. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Phillies announcers criticize umpire after Bryce Harper ejection

"It's just way too early, if you're the umpire, to do this."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 24, 2024 0
Phillies analyst John Kruk

John Kruk ponders reality show ‘Dance Moms’ during game

"I hope some of those moms on that show weren't like that in real life. … They've got some issues, man."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMay 6, 2024 1
Apr 22, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott (5) throws to first to get Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Nick Martini (not pictured) out in the third inning at Great American Ball Park.

Tom McCarthy makes incredible slip referring to Bryson Stott as Chase Utley

"Silver Fox."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 2, 2024 0
Phillies White Sox umpire call

Phillies, White Sox announcers perplexed by umpire’s ‘inexplicable’ call

"That thing had the whole plate, and it was down the middle."

By Sam Neumann OnApr 21, 2024 0
Former Philadelphia Phillies player John Kruk throws the ceremonial first pitch before game seven of the NLCS at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 24, 2023.

If John Kruk and Tom McCarthy have a child together, he’ll be named Malachi

"I love that name."

By Sam Neumann OnApr 4, 2024 0
A questionable check swing call on Bryce Harper by Angel Hernandez

Phillies broadcasters rip Angel Hernandez after check-swing call on Bryce Harper: ‘Goodness gracious! That is just terrible!’

"Goodness gracious! That is just terrible!"

By Reice Shipley OnSep 28, 2023 1

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