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New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) before a game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.

Juan Soto stuns New York media with admission about Mets teammates

New York Mets star Juan Soto shocked observers by admitting he hadn't talked with any teammates while he recovered from injury.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 22, 2026 0
NESN mic flag

NESN in ‘active’ discussions to expand beyond Boston, Pittsburgh

"If there’s an opportunity that makes sense for us, for them, we’ll happily have those conversations."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 22, 2026 0
Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Local Networks

Are local, over-the-air networks the future of regional sports broadcasting?

Chicago Cubs postgame host Cole Wright of Marquee Sports Network roasted New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza. Credit: Marquee Sports Network; SNY (Carlos Mendoza)

Cubs postgame host Cole Wright skewers Carlos Mendoza after Mets’ 11th-straight loss

"Mendoza may want to update that LinkedIn page... Former [MLB] manager, not great at managing late-game situations."

By Matt Clapp OnApr 20, 2026 0
Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton goes off at MLB home plate umpire Nic Lentz after being ejected. Credit: MLB; Twins.TV

MLB hot mic catches F-bombs as Twins manager Derek Shelton is ejected

"I wasn't even f*cking talking to you!"

By Matt Clapp OnApr 19, 2026 0
Nexstar Tegna

Judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna merger citing increased blackout threats

A federal judge blocked the Nexstar-Tegna merger through a preliminary injunction as the local media giants were ready to combine.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 18, 2026 0
Rome Emperors sheep

Foul ball almost takes out sheep herd at MiLB game

"That's a long way down the line, heads up sheep!"

By Matt Yoder OnApr 18, 2026 0
Baltimore Ravens radio voice and WBAL-TV sports director Gerry Sandusky signs off into retirement with a heartfelt message. Credit: WBAL-TV (Baltimore NBC affiliate)

Gerry Sandusky signs off into retirement with heartfelt message for Baltimore

"And as the years, and the seasons, and the stats, and the stories rolled by, there was really one constant. You."

By Matt Clapp OnApr 18, 2026 0
Brandon Gaudin on BravesVision

Brandon Gaudin: BravesVision is a ‘throwback to the old TBS days’

"To do that with less than a three-month runway is really mind-blowing"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 17, 2026 0
The Detroit Tigers walk off the Kansas City Royals in a crazy game with Jason Benetti on the call. Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images (Tigers walk-off); Kirby Lee-Imagn Images (Jason Benetti)

Jason Benetti delivers electric call in Tigers’ wild walk-off win

"OH MY GOODNESS! THIS DAY GETS NUTTIER!... IT WAS WELL WORTH THE WAIT!"

By Matt Clapp OnApr 17, 2026 0
Frank Isola (left), Cooper Flagg (middle), and Brian Scalabrine (right). (Photo courtesy of SiriusXM.)

Local Networks

Brian Scalabrine on the NBA Playoffs and his SiriusXM show with Frank Isola

The Fubo logo.

Fubo ‘out of nowhere’ pursuing local rights for 13 NBA teams

A last-minute suitor has entered the arena for 13 NBA teams previously tied to Main Street Sports Group,...

By Drew Lerner OnApr 15, 2026 0
Joe Bowen shows love to Toronto Maple Leafs fans on his final home broadcast. Credit: Prime Video

Joe Bowen delivers heartfelt sign-off on final home broadcast after tribute from Maple Leafs, fans

"The Toronto Maple Leafs will once again hoist Lord Stanley's Chalice. And yes, I'm disappointed it didn't happen on my watch."

By Matt Clapp OnApr 14, 2026 0
Kyle Draper Sacramento Kings

Sacramento Kings voice Kyle Draper announces departure

Sacramento Kings announcer Kyle Draper revealed on social media his contract with the team is not being renewed.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 14, 2026 0
Dave McGinnis on the Tennessee Titans radio broadcast. Credit: George Walker IV / Tennessean.com

Tribues pour in for Titans broadcaster Dave McGinnis, dead at 74

"Coach Mac" was an NFL head coach with the Arizona Cardinals.

By Matt Clapp OnApr 13, 2026 0
The SportsNet Pittsburgh Pirates broadcast offered a fun recreation of the Masters intro. Credit: SportsNet Pittsburgh

Pirates broadcast recreates Masters, Jim Nantz intro at Wrigley Field

"It's a tradition unlike any other. Welcome to the final round at the Wrigley... Hello, friends."

By Matt Clapp OnApr 13, 2026 0
Meghan McPeak and Washington Wizards

Wizards players celebrate sideline reporter Meghan McPeak: ‘You have been the voice for our team’

"Every single one of the players is here right now to show our support for you. We love you. We thank you so much."

By Sean Keeley OnApr 13, 2026 0
Jan 17, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; ESPN play-by-play announcer Mike Breen during the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena.

Mike Breen sounds off on first-round NBA playoff games being exclusive to national TV

"It's a poor decision... I just think the fans deserve to be thrown a bone once in a while."

By Matt Clapp OnApr 13, 2026 0
The NESN dugout camera angle was the only one available during technical difficulties in the Boston Red Sox-St. Louis Cardinals game. Credit: NESN

NESN left with only dugout camera on Red Sox broadcast due to technical difficulties in St. Louis

"We are having technical difficulties with our camera, so we're actually down to just one camera."

By Matt Clapp OnApr 13, 2026 0
Don Orsillo calls a Gavin Sheets walk-off home run for the Padres. Credit: Padres.TV

Don Orsillo delivers electric ‘Holy Sheets!’ call on Padres walk-off home run

"A THREE-RUN HOME RUN TO WALK IT OFF! SECOND STRAIGHT NIGHT FOR SAN DIEGO! HOLY SHEETS!"

By Matt Clapp OnApr 11, 2026 0
Keith Hernandez, Ron Darling, and Gary Cohen in the New York Mets booth for PIX 11. Credit: PIX 11

Keith Hernandez to miss several Mets broadcasts due to back surgery

"It can't happen soon enough."

By Matt Clapp OnApr 10, 2026 0

Local Networks

Here’s your 2026 MLB scorebug roundup

All City Network KC Sports Network partnership

AllCity Network strikes sales, content partnership with KC Sports Network

A potential hint at the next evolution of AllCity's hyperlocal, digital-first content model after several rounds of layoffs.

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 9, 2026 0
Mike Raita

Ex-sports anchor arrested after allegedly diverting money from International Motorsports Hall of Fame to buy vintage cars

Raita’s wife allegedly purchased a 1998 F-150 from the commission for $1,000.

By Sean Keeley OnApr 8, 2026 0
A view of the Nashville Predators logo

Nashville Predators agree to local broadcast deal with Scripps for next season

The Preds are the fifth team to join up with a Scripps affiliate.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 7, 2026 0

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