Olbermann also shared a video of Ohtani, who leads the league in home runs this year, speaking in English as he accepted an award from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America two years ago. The commentator would have been fired by now,” Olbermann said. “I mean, imagine something even vaguely like this, said about any black athlete or female athlete or even an athlete who doesn’t speak to the media, by anybody else. This requires an apology, and a suspension. I’ve supported when he’s been big at and when he hasn’t, and when he’s been right and when he’s been wrong.īut this, about Shohei Ohtani, is straight up racism at a time of dangerous anti-Asian violence. CJ Fogler #BlackLivesMatter July 12, 2021įormer “SportsCenter” host Keith Olbermann tweeted in a thread that Smith should be suspended and apologized for his comments. I’ll pull the whole thing since First Take is re-airing on ESPN 2 right now but here’s another bit /FpXTkUvBW6 Ohtani, Tatis Jr, Mookie, Judge all are faces for the game. Great thing about #MLB there’s no narratives being forced down fans throats. 1 face is a dude that needs an interpreter so you can understand what the hell he’s saying,” Smith said. “When you talk about an audience gravitating to the tube or to the ballpark to actually watch you, OK, I don’t think it helps that the No. Smith is facing backlash over his remarks about MLB player Shohei Ohtani, who is Japanese.ĭuring Monday’s edition of ESPN’s “First Take,” Smith commented on the Los Angeles Angels outfielder and pitcher using an interpreter when speaking to the media. © 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc.ESPN analyst Stephen A. Van Wagenen sent out a tweet thanking Mendoza for her service. ESPN executives have been torn in how to handle the dual roles, but now, though they demoted Mendoza off of SNB, they do not have to worry about it any longer. Mendoza’s role gained more scrutiny recently when she called out whistleblower Mike Fiers for talking to The Athletic in the story that broke the Astros cheating scandal wide open. Pedro Martinez, who works for MLB Network and TBS, is also a special advisor for the Red Sox. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred expressed discomfort with the arrangement. The Dodgers, for one, have restricted Mendoza’s clubhouse access because of her team role. Mendoza’s dual role as a TV analyst and a special advisor to Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen raised issues among MLB clubs. ESPN had just signed her to a new deal last year. Mendoza, an Olympic softball gold medalist, will continue as a weekday analyst and on “SportsCenter” and “Baseball Tonight.” She will call the World Series as a radio analyst, though there is no word if she will replace or join the well-respected Chris Singleton on the broadcast with Dan Shulman.Īs part of her demotion, Mendoza received a contract extension. It could go with a two-man booth with A-Rod or consider an alternative to Cone as a second analyst. ESPN has spoken with David Cone about replacing Mendoza. A-Rod is safe, while the network is considering keeping Vasgersian at play-by-play or switching to Jon Sciambi or Karl Ravech. Mendoza had teamed with Alex Rodriguez and play-by-player Matt Vasgersian on what is baseball’s second-most prestigious booth after Fox’s World Series spot.ĮSPN has yet to finalize its “Sunday Night” booth. Trailblazing analyst Jessica Mendoza is out of ESPN’s top booth on “Sunday Night Baseball” and has resigned her position as a special adviser to the Mets. Some in baseball confused over Billy Eppler 'Phantom IL' investigation MLB begins investigation into Billy Eppler's IL use Mets will have to wait few weeks to talk with hot managerial prospectĮx-Met threw live batting session with postseason status up in the air
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