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Karl Ravech remains on the call at ESPN for MLB games despite the fact that the network laid him off after 33 years recently.
It’s a weird twist in the latest sports media drama involving the Worldwide Leader in Sports. Ravech suffered the unfortunate news alongside other prominent ESPN figures like David Lloyd and Ryan Clark.
MORE: Embarrassing details emerge about Gold Glove infielder’s scooter accident
However, Ravech’s duties at ESPN aren’t finished yet after making an interesting reveal on-air Thursday night. The 61-year-old play-by-play broadcaster continue to show the professionalism that has driven his career.
That’s unfortunately raised many other questions though regarding ESPN’s recent decision. Ravech is still expected to cover certain MLB games, just like he did with the Atlanta Braves-Washington Nationals affair Thursday night.
Meanwhile, he is also still tapped in to cover the upcoming Little League World Series.
MORE: Red Sox have more moves they need to make ahead of MLB trade deadline
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on the ESPN Baseball Tonight with Karl Ravech. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
Ravech and various other top figures were recently let go by ESPN. However, his inclusion in the network’s baseball coverage is certainly shocking considering the nature of layoff.
ESPN lost their rights to “Sunday Night Baseball” before the 2026 season after NBC picked up the coverage. However, Ravech has been calling baseball games at ESPN for decades.
That simply begs the question as to why he’s been let go if the network continues to utilize him this summer. Perhaps the Bristol-based company hasn’t been able to find a suitable replacement heading into the future.
MORE: 1 MLB trade deadline move will decide the AL East race
Ravech, like many others laid off by ESPN, found out about his future at the company when a reporter reached out about the situation. That led to an ESPN executive relaying the news to the veteran broadcaster personally.
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It’s a weird twist in the latest sports media drama involving the Worldwide Leader in Sports. Ravech suffered the unfortunate news alongside other prominent ESPN figures like David Lloyd and Ryan Clark.
MORE: Embarrassing details emerge about Gold Glove infielder’s scooter accident
However, Ravech’s duties at ESPN aren’t finished yet after making an interesting reveal on-air Thursday night. The 61-year-old play-by-play broadcaster continue to show the professionalism that has driven his career.
That’s unfortunately raised many other questions though regarding ESPN’s recent decision. Ravech is still expected to cover certain MLB games, just like he did with the Atlanta Braves-Washington Nationals affair Thursday night.
Meanwhile, he is also still tapped in to cover the upcoming Little League World Series.
MORE: Red Sox have more moves they need to make ahead of MLB trade deadline
ESPN has some explaining to do
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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on the ESPN Baseball Tonight with Karl Ravech. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
Ravech and various other top figures were recently let go by ESPN. However, his inclusion in the network’s baseball coverage is certainly shocking considering the nature of layoff.
ESPN lost their rights to “Sunday Night Baseball” before the 2026 season after NBC picked up the coverage. However, Ravech has been calling baseball games at ESPN for decades.
That simply begs the question as to why he’s been let go if the network continues to utilize him this summer. Perhaps the Bristol-based company hasn’t been able to find a suitable replacement heading into the future.
MORE: 1 MLB trade deadline move will decide the AL East race
Ravech, like many others laid off by ESPN, found out about his future at the company when a reporter reached out about the situation. That led to an ESPN executive relaying the news to the veteran broadcaster personally.
— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —
Continue reading...
