Tag: Jeff Passan

"The suit is replaced by a hoodie, and he adopts a more conversational, relaxed style that adds depth to his on-air persona. On ESPN, it’s all business with reports, updates, stories, and rumors. The podcast feels more like a few guys talking baseball in a cool, entertaining way."

"Baseball is having a moment, and we’re trying to make a show worthy of it."

"The network also adds former pitcher Adam Ottavino as both a game and studio analyst, continuing a relationship that began with guest appearances in recent years."

"ESPN, regardless of the rights we have, we’re still the best. We still do this better than anyone else, with the best people."

"I’m extraordinarily lucky to work with a team of great reporters, editors, producers, hosts and analysts. And I can’t wait to deliver an entirely new kind of baseball show for those who love the best game in the world."

"I’ve missed way too many days with my kids, vacations with my wife, time with friends, important events"

The life of an insider takes no breaks, probably causes internal consternation and means you’re on your phone constantly, all in the name of being first to report on a story.

"How fortunate we are to be able to get an ask out there and then have what many consider the greatest guest in the history of sports radio to appear on the show?"

“My back may be shot, but my phone still works.”

"Somebody sent me a screenshot of me on TV, and I believe my response to it was, 'What a smug bastard.'"