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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
Tom McCarthy

Tom McCarthy adds to trend of calling ‘incomplete’ on missed FGs

"It's on its way...and it hits the right upright. Incomplete."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 3, 2023 3
Philadelphia Phillies

John Kruk wills Bryce Harper’s game-tying home run to happen

"Oh! Stay fair! Yes!"

By Arthur Weinstein OnAug 23, 2023 0
Bad umpire call during Phillies-Nationals game

Phillies broadcast roasts umpire’s brutal out call: ‘We’ll have to do some investigating.’

"Something’s going on over there at first base...I haven’t put my finger on it."

By Brandon Contes OnAug 11, 2023 1
Ben Davis in a 2015 MLB.com video.

Phillies’ analyst Ben Davis’ Francisco Lindor comment had many thinking back to his infamous bunt

"I'm not a big fan. Be a little bit more professional about it. Salt in the wound."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 1, 2023 1
Squirrel

Squirrel hunter John Kruk calls Philadelphia Phillies game

"I was squirrel huntin’ up in Moorefield, West Virginia."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 11, 2023 0

Phillies reportedly sign broadcasters Tom McCarthy, Scott Franzke to multi-year extensions

The Phillies are keeping their play by play broadcasters around for awhile.

By Joe Lucia OnFeb 13, 2023 1
NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcasts Phillies game from the stands

Greg Luzinski became the third former Phillie to say ‘sh*t’ on a broadcast this season: ‘Sorry, Pete Rose!’

“Oh jeez!”

By Brandon Contes OnAug 24, 2022 0
Phillies broadcasters Tom McCarthy and Ruben Amaro Jr.

Phillies analyst Ruben Amaro Jr. claims Pete Rose had the “hardest wood I’ve ever touched”

Keeping fans engaged during a blowout can be a challenge, but Amaro Jr. entertained the audience by taking things into his own hands.

By Brandon Contes OnAug 4, 2022 0

Here are TV and radio calls of Mets’ stunning comeback win over Phillies

How the incredible ninth-inning comeback looked and sounded on Mets and Phillies broadcasts. It even featured a "HOLY SCHNIKES!"

By Matt Clapp OnMay 6, 2022 5

Phillies broadcaster Tom McCarthy took a foul ball off the chest, but admirably maintained the call

"Just gotta tighten up the chest a little bit."

By Brandon Contes OnMar 21, 2022 0
Jim Nantz

Jim Nantz will miss Week 18 of the NFL season over health and safety protocols, with Tom McCarthy filling in on Panthers-Bucs

McCarthy has been calling selected NFL games for CBS since 2014, and primarily worked with Tiki Barber this year. Now, he's stepping into the "A" booth alongside Romo.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 7, 2022 0

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