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Why Baseball on the Radio Is the Greatest Case Study for the Power of Radio

"Baseball on the radio may be the greatest example of the power of the medium, a demonstration that continues to be showcased year after year. It doesn't need a screen, a highlight package, or a viral moment to validate its importance."

Why Bob Pittman Deserves to Headline the Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026

"Also in this year's class are legendary NFL star Boomer Esiason and Helen Little. "

How Rob Kendall Built a Digital Show From Scratch Following 93 WIBC Exit

"You've got to be prepared to bet on yourself."

How Dan Plesac Turned an MLB Career Into a Lasting Broadcasting Career

"The simplest way I can explain this is. I love baseball. I don’t necessarily love television. When you’re doing games, you get to do a little bit of both."

Viewership for 2024 MLB Draft, Home Run Derby Move in Opposite Directions

The Major League Baseball Draft drew its second-best audience on record this past Sunday night, eliciting an average of 863,000 viewers across ESPN and...

Todd Frazier Joining ESPN Home Run Derby Broadcast

"These guys have taught me a lot, and now the culmination of me announcing the Home Run Derby, I pinch myself every day."

ESPN ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ Averages 2.36 Million Viewers For Red Sox-Yankees

As Major League Baseball heads into its All-Star break, "Sunday Night Baseball" is averaging 1.62 million viewers, which is up 6% over last season.

ESPN ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ Draws 1.96 Million Viewers in Padres-Dodgers Showdown

The audience marks the property's most-watched game in the last six years, excluding its broadcasts of games with the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.

ESPN to Air Dodgers Debut of Shohei Ohtani in International Games Expansion

Ohtani's first game in Dodger blue will take place from South Korea on March 20th.

ESPN Announces Broadcast Plans For 2024 MLB Opening Night

The team of Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez, David Cone, and Buster Olney will begin their third season together in 2024.

MLB Wild Card Round TV Ratings Drop 18%

ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 combined to average 2.25 million viewers last Tuesday and Wednesday.

ESPN Radio Announces Broadcast Lineup for 2023 MLB Postseason

Jon "Boog" Sciambi will work with Jessica Mendoza, Eduardo Pérez and Buster Olney on ESPN Radio's broadcasts of the World Series.

Sports Media Reacts to Passing of Jim Caple

"We all love Jim Caple so much and he loved you."

ESPN Commentator Pairings for 2023 MLB Wild Card Series Revealed

The MLB Wild Card Series begins on Tuesday, Oct. 3 with matchups for all four best-of-three series.

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Why Bob Pittman Deserves to Headline the Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026

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How Dan Plesac Turned an MLB Career Into a Lasting Broadcasting Career

"The simplest way I can explain this is. I love baseball. I don’t necessarily love television. When you’re doing games, you get to do a little bit of both."

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