“He Thinks We’re Dumb” – Fans React to John Smoltz’s Changing Stance on William Contreras Following Online Criticism
John Smoltz got criticized over William Contreras' ABS calls.

John Smoltz got criticized over William Contreras' ABS calls.

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.
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.

Williams Contreras scolded for using successful ABS challenge.

Trevor Megill called out incorrectly by former Braves pitcher.

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.

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

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…

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

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

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

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…

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.

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

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.
