Pat McAfee reads the comments. The polarizing ESPNer scrolled through X to see what fans thought of his involvement in MLB’s Home Run Derby on Monday, and some responses made it seem like fans wanted to change the channel due to his appearance. McAfee screen-shotted three tweets about his involvement, alongside a GIF of comedian … Read more
Baseball fans on social media could unite over one thing Monday night: ESPN’s coverage of MLB Home Run Derby was dizzying, confusing and tough to watch. The broadcast featured a split-screen format to show both the hitter (on the left) and where the baseballs they hit were landing (on the right), but fans took issue … Read more
Olivia “Livvy” Dunne was left in awe as Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz hit bombs during the Home Run Derby on Monday night in Atlanta, posting a video to her Instagram story as she watched the impressive display. The social media sensation and former LSU gymnast was on hand, along with her boyfriend, Pirates star pitcher … Read more
Pat McAfee took Cal Raleigh’s nickname to another stratosphere. Known affectionately as “Big Dumper” because of his rather large rear end, Raleigh’s comedic nickname turned into a whole lot more when McAfee introduced the Mariners catcher for the Home Run Derby. ESPN’s Pat McAfee introduced the Home Run Derby participants and was particularly excited during … Read more
Country singer Ingrid Andress has relived stepping into a packed stadium while drunkenly singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in her first interview since leaving a rehab facility. The 4-time Grammy nominee’s “worst moment” happened in mid-July at Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby, after which she admitted she was drunk. “It only took, you know, global … Read more
Roseanne Barr has sympathy for anyone who botches the national anthem. The former “Roseanne” star, 71, spoke out in defense of country singer Ingrid Andress, who was lambasted for her performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the MLB Home Run Derby Monday. Andress, 32, later revealed she was drunk and is going to rehab. Ingrid … Read more
It’s been an eventful 24 hours in the MLB world. Sports stars and talking media heads weighed in after country singer Ingrid Andress revealed she was drunk during her botched rendition of the national anthem ahead of Monday’s Home Run Derby — and that she is checking herself into a rehab facility to get the help she needs. “I … Read more
Country singer Ingrid Andress revealed Tuesday she was “drunk” during her much-maligned rendition of the national anthem ahead of Monday’s Home Run Derby and is “checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need.” “I’m not gonna bulls–t y’all, I was drunk last night,” Andress said in a statement on social media. … Read more
Alec Bohm fell victim to becoming a viral meme at the 2024 Home Run Derby. The Phillies third baseman tried to keep his composure during country singer Ingrid Andress’ shaky rendition of the national anthem, but he couldn’t help but crack a smile when she went off key, more than once. Bohm, who was standing … Read more
Ingrid Andress’ national anthem performance at the MLB Home Run Derby in July 2024 put the country singer in the spotlight after being lambasted on social media. The performance ahead of the All-Star festivities at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, even had Phillies star Alec Bohm struggling to keep a straight face. Before the … Read more
Adley Rutschman wasn’t the only member of his family drawing eyeballs during this year’s Home Run Derby. As the star Orioles catcher, 25, put on an impressive display at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, smashing 27 homers while hitting from both sides of the plate, cameras panned to loved ones cheering him on, including his sister, … Read more