Tag: MLB

"The most influential person in sports media right now may not be the loudest debate guy, or the sharpest insider or the toughest interviewer. It may be the guy powerful people trust not to make the interview about himself."

"We have a coveted audience that definitely people are interested in. Whether that’s MLB or other leagues. We’re having a lot of good conversation about folks who hopes to tap into what we have."

"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."

"The danger comes when inflated or expanded definitions of “viewership” become accepted without context. Because eventually those expectations become baked into rights fees, ad sales, staffing decisions, and long-term business strategy."

"John was a truly unique human being. A lovable character whose wonderful eccentricities permeated his broadcasts."

"This guy never took a game off. He never took any off and of the nine innings. He wanted to do every minute, every game. So, he is the soundtrack of Yankees baseball."

"John [Sterling] was as good as it gets. Entertained us for so many years. Had so much fun with him. He was just everything that a play by play man should be."

"You could make the argument that there’s other sports leagues out there that are potentially pushing the limits of the Sports Broadcasting Act even further than what the NFL has."

"To actually do something live and say, ‘This is the time we want you to watch something,’ is just a different strategy."

"I understand there’s narratives about where to watch the game, but that’s the industry right now whether people like it or not."