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GP6971

(33,281 posts)
Sun Sep 3, 2023, 07:57 PM Sep 2023

ESPN Sunday Night Baseball sucks.

I hate these on field interviews while players are in the field. Who the heck cares what Altuve's favorite Taylor Swift song is.

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ESPN Sunday Night Baseball sucks. (Original Post) GP6971 Sep 2023 OP
I'd think the managers wouldn't want that BOSSHOG Sep 2023 #1
I agree it probably is dictated by MLB, but GP6971 Sep 2023 #4
I'm not watching True Dough Sep 2023 #2
I don't know. GP6971 Sep 2023 #3
Yep. Baseball is unwatchable Raven123 Sep 2023 #5
I agree Diamond_Dog Sep 2023 #6
Which makes it even GP6971 Sep 2023 #7
I don't like when they mic up the players in the field, either. Diamond_Dog Sep 2023 #8
I beg to differ - I thought it was cool and a great opportunity for he and his son. walkingman Sep 2023 #9
For him and his son. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2023 #10
Thanks - Not my strongest suit. walkingman Sep 2023 #12
I like the mini-interviews too. zuul Sep 2023 #14
Pretty certain it's a network thing Auggie Sep 2023 #11
Sometimes those on field interviews are pretty interesting; Golden Glovers don't always need a glove Brother Buzz Sep 2023 #13
I can't stand those! LisaM Sep 2023 #15
I like the idea RussBLib Sep 2023 #16

BOSSHOG

(40,124 posts)
1. I'd think the managers wouldn't want that
Sun Sep 3, 2023, 08:04 PM
Sep 2023

It’s a distraction for a defensive player. The leagues have probably forced it on the teams. I’ve watched baseball for at least 60 years and those interviews do nothing positive for the game.

GP6971

(33,281 posts)
4. I agree it probably is dictated by MLB, but
Sun Sep 3, 2023, 08:10 PM
Sep 2023

I don't recall seeing it when I watch games on the MLB channels.

Diamond_Dog

(35,002 posts)
6. I agree
Sun Sep 3, 2023, 08:37 PM
Sep 2023

Like following the game is too boring so they have to add all that stupid interview shit.

Diamond_Dog

(35,002 posts)
8. I don't like when they mic up the players in the field, either.
Sun Sep 3, 2023, 08:42 PM
Sep 2023

Wouldn’t you think that would be extremely distracting for them.

Oh well, have to pander to the casual fan …

walkingman

(8,464 posts)
9. I beg to differ - I thought it was cool and a great opportunity for he and his son.
Sun Sep 3, 2023, 08:42 PM
Sep 2023

Sadly, it looks like the Stros are gonna be swept. Go Astros!!!

Brother Buzz

(37,960 posts)
13. Sometimes those on field interviews are pretty interesting; Golden Glovers don't always need a glove
Sun Sep 3, 2023, 10:54 PM
Sep 2023

LisaM

(28,690 posts)
15. I can't stand those!
Mon Sep 4, 2023, 02:48 AM
Sep 2023

Especially when it's a defensive player, I'm always afraid he's going to get bonked in the head.

I like focusing on the game, do not understand all the yapping that goes on now. Baseball is a great game, I don't need a side show. I am sorry for those who do.

RussBLib

(9,686 posts)
16. I like the idea
Tue Sep 5, 2023, 02:38 PM
Sep 2023

...of talking to players while the game is ongoing. There is a much greater range of questions vs any end-of-game interview, which is over quickly.

As long as it doesn't interfere with the actual game.

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