"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."
"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."
MLB Network has explained and talked about the implications of the rule changes throughout the regular season, and it is widely viewed as a trusted source of information for baseball fans.
Throughout the day, sports media personalities and baseball fans have taken to social media to share their support for the initiative, and teams and broadcasts around the league will honor Langs.
"I think any time anybody gets in trouble, they can go to that network and expect a softer landing than they would if they had to face either you or me on a neutral site."
"If ESPN Radio wanted to make the strongest statement possible about its commitment to the platform, there may not have been a better option available at this moment than bringing Mike Golic home. Sometimes the smartest move isn't chasing what's next. It's recognizing the value of what already worked."
"I'm saddened that it's often the largest media companies — those that rely on creative content and entertainment — that repeatedly eliminate the very people who helped build those organizations into the giants they have become."