"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."
"Everything has some kind of subtext against the modern game. Every criticism has to do with what he doesn’t like about how people play baseball now, because things were better when he played. Get off my television."
"For a sport built on daily dialogue and generational fandom, leaving AM/FM sports radio on the sidelines turns what should be a grand slam opportunity into yet another swing and a miss."
"The ESPN family has been special to me, and I can’t wait to watch some more baseball, be more involved. Especially an environment like this. It's special."
"Leading play-by-play duties for Team USA games and the knockout rounds are Joe Davis, Adam Amin and Kevin Kugler, each bringing extensive national experience across multiple sports and high-pressure stages."
"The next three years will define Manfred’s legacy as commissioner of baseball. If he’s able to secure a deal where baseball leapfrogs the NBA in media rights value, put him in the hall"
"In a time when every sport is chasing the next billion-dollar deal, baseball should remember what truly built its value — consistency, familiarity, and trust"
"Following the tournament’s widespread excitement and unforgettable finish from 2023, we’re honored to once again deliver this premier event to fans across the country"
"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."