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John Smoltz

“He Thinks We’re Dumb” – Fans React to John Smoltz’s Changing Stance on William Contreras Following Online Criticism

Oct 28, 2026 @ 8:36am
Baseball > MLB > Milwaukee Brewers
College Football Network

John Smoltz got criticized over William Contreras' ABS calls.

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John Smoltz changes tune on Brewers star William Contreras’ ABS challenges, but there’s 1 problem

Oct 27, 2026 @ 6:29pm
Baseball > MLB > Milwaukee Brewers > Tampa Bay Rays
ClutchPoints

Former MLB star pitcher and current broadcaster John Smoltz received some backlash for comments he made during Game 3 of the World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. Smoltz questioned Brewers catcher William Contreras’ decision to challenge a ball in a 2-0 game. Contreras has been exceptional when it comes […] The post John Smoltz changes tune on Brewers star William Contreras’ ABS challenges, but there’s 1 problem appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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John Smoltz has Brewers fans roasting him after ridiculous William Contreras World Series call out

Oct 27, 2026 @ 1:46pm
Baseball > MLB > Milwaukee Brewers
ClutchPoints

If the Milwaukee Brewers win the World Series, William Contreras could win MVP. So far, Contreras is batting .538 with 3 RBIs as the Brewers lead the series 3-0. As a result, Milwaukee fans are beyond excited. So much so that they are vehemently criticizing former pitcher-turned-analyst John Smoltz for saying that Contreras shouldn’t challenge […] The post John Smoltz has Brewers fans roasting him after ridiculous William Contreras World Series call out appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Very Bad”; “Remove Him From the Booth Forever” – MLB Fans Lash Out at John Smoltz Over William Contreras Commentary in World Series Game 3

Oct 27, 2026 @ 6:29am
Baseball > MLB > Milwaukee Brewers
College Football Network

Williams Contreras scolded for using successful ABS challenge.

Read more“Very Bad”; “Remove Him From the Booth Forever” – MLB Fans Lash Out at John Smoltz Over William Contreras Commentary in World Series Game 3

“Embarrassing on a World Series Broadcast” – MLB Fans React As John Smoltz Makes ‘Brutal’ Trevor Megill Mix-up In Brewers vs Rays Game 1

Oct 24, 2026 @ 12:46pm
Baseball > MLB > Milwaukee Brewers > Tampa Bay Rays
College Football Network

Trevor Megill called out incorrectly by former Braves pitcher.

Read more“Embarrassing on a World Series Broadcast” – MLB Fans React As John Smoltz Makes ‘Brutal’ Trevor Megill Mix-up In Brewers vs Rays Game 1

Mets Pitcher Mistaken for Brewers Star in World Series by John Smoltz

Oct 24, 2026 @ 9:52am
Baseball > MLB > Milwaukee Brewers > New York Mets
Heavy

The New York Mets aren’t in the World Series. Don’t tell that to John Smoltz, though — the Fox broadcaster suggested late in Friday’s Game 1 that a pitcher who is currently employed by the Mets was actually pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers against the Tampa Bay Rays. It was a case of mistaken identity, […] The post Mets Pitcher Mistaken for Brewers Star in World Series by John Smoltz appeared first on HEAVY.

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Kenny Albert’s Last-Minute NLDS Fill-In Came Mid-Colonoscopy Prep

Oct 7, 2026 @ 4:44pm
Baseball > MLB > Atlanta Braves > Los Angeles Dodgers
Front Office Sports

Albert filled in for Joe Davis, who had lost his voice.

Read moreKenny Albert’s Last-Minute NLDS Fill-In Came Mid-Colonoscopy Prep

Joe Davis, John Smoltz discuss whether MLB should change ABS strike zone

May 17, 2026 @ 1:00pm
Baseball > MLB > New York Mets > New York Yankees
Awful Announcing

The New York Yankees and New York Mets played game two of this weekend’s Subway Series on Saturday at Citi Field, and the game was an MLB on Fox telecast with the network’s top crew of Joe Davis and John Smoltz on the call. In the top of the sixth inning, Davis and Smoltz discussed…

Read moreJoe Davis, John Smoltz discuss whether MLB should change ABS strike zone

John Smoltz outlines how close he was to signing with Yankees: ‘I’m going’

May 14, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Baseball > MLB > New York Yankees
NY Post Sports

A frustrated John Smoltz called his agent in the winter of 2001 and gave him specific Bronx-themed instructions.

Read moreJohn Smoltz outlines how close he was to signing with Yankees: ‘I’m going’

Hall Of Fame Pitcher Makes A Damning Statement Regarding Leadership Capability Of Framber Valdez

May 10, 2026 @ 1:18pm
Baseball > MLB > Detroit Tigers
Total Pro Sports

A Hall of Fame starting pitcher makes a strong statement about whether Framber Valdez has the personality to lead the Detroit Tigers pitching staff.

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5 Greatest Atlanta Braves Pitchers of All Time

Apr 18, 2026 @ 2:36pm
Baseball > MLB > Atlanta Braves
Athlon Sports

The 1990s are certainly well-represented here. But a couple who played with the Milwaukee Braves make the list, too.

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Fox viewers annoyed after John Smoltz’s ‘awful’ ABS take

Apr 12, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Baseball > MLB > Boston Red Sox > St. Louis Cardinals
Awful Announcing

Major League Baseball’s introduction of the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System, which allows players to challenge umpires’ ball-strike calls, this season has been a nearly universally acclaimed addition to the big leagues for analysts, fans, and players, and has already resulted in some great moments. Not everyone, however, has been a fan of the new…

Read moreFox viewers annoyed after John Smoltz’s ‘awful’ ABS take

Fox Sports reveals 2026 MLB on Fox talent roster

Mar 28, 2026 @ 1:45pm
Baseball > MLB > Atlanta Braves > Baltimore Orioles > Houston Astros > Kansas City Royals > Minnesota Twins > New York Mets > New York Yankees > San Francisco Giants
Awful Announcing

Fox Sports released its 2026 MLB on Fox talent roster Friday, and it features an impressive collection of broadcasters — and not a single woman. The network’s lead booth remains Joe Davis and John Smoltz, entering their fifth season together calling Fox’s top regular-season and playoff games, with Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci working as Read more... The post Fox Sports reveals 2026 MLB on Fox talent roster appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Clayton Kershaw is what FOX hoped John Smoltz would become

Mar 28, 2026 @ 10:08am
Baseball > MLB > Arizona Diamondbacks > Los Angeles Dodgers
FanSided

Unlike Fox Sports’ John Smoltz, NBC’s Clayton Kershaw brought a refreshing positivity to Thursday’s Diamondbacks–Dodgers game.

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Dodgers news: John Smoltz says Shohei Ohtani could master golf too if he wanted to

Mar 27, 2026 @ 12:40pm
Baseball > MLB > Los Angeles Dodgers
ClutchPoints

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is one of the best players in baseball, and many believe it. He is also the first person to be a star hitter and pitcher since Babe Ruth. During an interview with the Subpar Podcast, John Smoltz declared that Ohtani is so good that he could master golf if […] The post Dodgers news: John Smoltz says Shohei Ohtani could master golf too if he wanted to appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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