Fans are calling out legendary R&B singer Patti LaBelle for whiffing on her rendition of the national anthem to kick off the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in her hometown of Philadelphia. The 82-year-old two-time Grammy winner had the honor of singing the Star-Spangled Banner at the 96th Midsummer Classic before a packed crowd at Citizens … Read more
Paul Skenes might not be pitching in the All-Star Game, but that didn’t stop him from getting dressed up – with his girlfriend, Olivia “Livvy” Dunne. Skenes, who was selected to be an All-Star but won’t pitch due to his schedule, posed in an Instagram selfie with Dunne — and on the red carpet — … Read more
At least Jeff Passan could admit it. After Monday night’s electric Home Run Derby came down to the final swing, the ESPN reporter called himself out for sharply criticizing the Derby’s new format. “passan is a moron,” he tweeted in response to his previous comments. During ESPN’s “First Take” Monday morning, Passan said the Derby’s … Read more
Derek Jeter brought the high heat just the way Colin Cowherd once mistakenly thought Nolan Ryan did to the Yankees legend. As a guest on “The Herd” Monday, Jeter reminded Cowherd of when he had to correct his comment about the Hall of Fame shortstop facing the flame-throwing Ryan. “Before we get started, I just … Read more
Even when the Mets are struggling, there’s never a dull moment on an SNY broadcast. That’s thanks to Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez. After Hernandez lamented that his family lineage is ending during Tuesday night’s broadcast, Cohen poked fun at him for his rant during the Mets’ 6-2 win over the Royals on Wednesday. In … Read more
Ken Rosenthal is firing back at Mike Francesa, who claims the Mets are actively trying to trade Francisco Lindor as the MLB trade deadline approaches. On his podcast earlier this week, Francesa claimed that the Mets aren’t just listening to offers on Lindor but are actively looking for them. Rosenthal, an insider for The Athletic … Read more
Keith Hernandez became upset out of nowhere on the Mets broadcast Tuesday night. In the sixth inning of the Mets’ 16-12 loss to the Royals, Hernandez and SNY play-by-play man Gary Cohen discussed names being passed down from generation to generation, where Hernandez lamented the fact that his family lineage is ending. Essentially, there won’t … Read more
Former New York Yankees star Bernie Williams was at the height of his career, winning World Series Championships in 1996, 1998 and 1999. But behind the glory, he carried a heavy burden: his dying father. “My dad was our superhero. He was the guy that taught me how to play baseball, he taught me how … Read more
Imagine how upset Kirk Herbstreit would be if he were a Mets fan? The ESPN college football analyst went off on his beloved Reds and the state of Major League Baseball in posts on X after Cincinnati blew a 3-0 lead to the Brewers on Monday night and eventually lost 5-3 to Milwaukee for their … Read more
The Dodgers and Padres are beginning a three-game series June 26 at Petco Park. While this should be a competitive series between two NL West rivals, the Padres’ fan base is already demolishing the Dodgers’ when it comes to drinking. A Padres fan enjoys taking in the atmosphere at the ballpark. MLB Photos via Getty … Read more
Former baseball executive David Samson revealed the tragic news on Wednesday that his daughter, Kyra, died one day prior after a nearly yearlong fight with brain cancer. She was 28. Samson, former president of the Marlins and EVP of the now-defunct Expos, said Kyra was diagnosed with glioblastoma nearly 10 months ago and fought against … Read more
You won’t be seeing Dave Flemming on ESPN anymore. After calling Monday’s Braves-Padres game, Awful Announcing learned that Flemming won’t be working at ESPN any longer in order to spend more time with his family. Flemming spent 16 years with the network, initially joining as a college basketball play-by-play announcer in 2010 before building an … Read more
A Phillies fan thought he was being slick when he threw back a home run ball during a game against the Mets on Sunday. But he got caught in 4K. After Carson Benge’s home run, the NBC broadcast showed the fan in a Bryce Harper jersey celebrating his new souvenir. Fans of the home team … Read more
Linda Cohn’s short-lived home run catchphrase did not quite make it out of the batter’s box. The longtime ESPN anchor revealed on Rich Eisen’s “This Was SportsCenter” that she once tried to debut a very risky “SportsCenter” line for baseball highlights, only for ex-ESPN executive Norby Williamson to shut it down almost immediately. “Whenever I … Read more
Robby Incmikoski, a MLB field reporter based in Pittsburgh, fiercely defended Hailey Hunter after SportsNet Pittsburgh parted ways with the reporter and host this month. Incmikoski called the move an alleged “hit job” by someone that wanted Hunter “gone” from the network in a series of X posts this week. “Imagine spending an entire career … Read more
Everything is O-Kay. Yankees play-by-play announcer Michael Kay responded to rumors that he had a hand in longtime YES colleague John Flaherty’s exit from the network. “I had never had friction with John Flaherty in my life, ever,” Kay said on his “The Michael Kay Show” on Wednesday. “That was not anything that I wanted … Read more
The Phillies broadcast took an interesting turn Wednesday night. During the Phillies’ win over the Blue Jays, broadcaster John Kruk, known for his humorous storytelling, shared the tale of being left in Mexico City on the way to Venezuela for the 1986 Caribbean Series for not having a passport. “Some kid came up to me… … Read more
Is Jalen Brunson the basketball version of Derek Jeter? Mike Francesa believes the Knicks star has shown Jeterian qualities throughout the 2026 NBA Finals run. “What [Brunson] is, is what Jeter was,” the longtime sports talk host told The Post’s Adam Schien on his “Schein Time” show on Monday. “Jeter never won an MVP. Jeter … Read more
Shots were fired by the Cleveland Guardians television broadcast Tuesday night. After Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm appeared on “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon on Monday, Cleveland radio play-by-play man Tom Hamilton had some jokes after the star second baseman said “for sure” that the Bronx Bombers would win the 2026 World Series. “Well, he … Read more
Alex Rodriguez’s ex-girlfriend Jaclyn Cordeiro is prioritizing “peace” in her life just days following her breakup with the former MLBer. Last week, the 46-year-old fitness instructor took to Instagram to post a picture of herself lounging by a pool in a silver bikini while admitting she has realized “peace is the new luxury.” “Peace comes from … Read more