He moved to Tampa Bay as sports director at Vision Cable in Clearwater. Follow our Tampa Bay Times sports team on Twitter and Facebook. Staats last year called the 7,000th game of a career that started in 1977 with Houston. Early life and education [ edit] Drew Rasmussen and Jason Adam got their first taste of spring action against the Blue Jays on Friday. Hebron grad makes the big leagues as announcer for the Tampa Bay Rays", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Andy_Freed&oldid=1096397783, This page was last edited on 4 July 2022, at 06:48. ST. PETERSBURG Joe Maddon is managing just fine in his first summer without pro baseball in 47 years. Doug Waechter will return in the lead analyst role. And thats where this tremendous disconnect is formed., Maddon said he hasnt given much thought to what hell do next if its not managing, noting his days are filled with fun: Ive got the three Gs golfing, gardening and grilling.. The mayor of Park College City submitted Find out how much tickets are for Post Malones just-announced UK tour in May 2023. Because the manager has so many voices in the back of his head by the time the game begins, its not his game like it had been. Fox Sports cut ties with Tampa Bay Rays and Orlando Magic sideline reporter Emily Austen after she made "insensitive comments" on a Facebook live stream with Barstool Sports, per Tom Jones of the Tampa Bay Times. Was the ruling an attempt to enforce a draconian policy that prevents cross collaboration with other broadcasts? St. Louis acquired him from the Tampa Bay Rays in the Randy Arozarena deal, which looked to be a pretty one-sided deal at the time. Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) March 2, 2023. He was also selected by the Diamondbacks as their first pick in the 1997 Expansion Draft. Kalas worked on Fox Sports Florida and Sun Sports in his primary role as pregame and postgame host and in-game reporter, and also substituted as color commentator when needed. CF Kevin Kiermaier elected free agency. Im still going to do a pretty full load of stuff. The veteran play-by-play announcer, who started during the teams 1998 inaugural season, will cut back his workload, missing 20-30 games. * Cash and staff met with MLB officials Joe Torre, Peter Woodfork and Chris Young to discuss potential rule changes and similar issues, but said there was nothing definitive. It isnt just an issue in Anaheim, Maddon said. in 1995, then served as the sports director with Time Warner Cable (now Spectrum Sports) in Clearwater from 1995-97, where he received a CableACE award for the best local sports program. Biography [ edit] Taveras has more than three decades of radio experience. However, the Cardinals may be rewarded soon. 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He has two daughters, Stephanie Wheeler and Alexandra, and three grandchildren: Gabriel, 16; Zachary, 13; and Evie, 10. Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent CF Kevin Kiermaier. [1] During baseball's offseason, Freed has done college basketball broadcasts for ESPN Regional. The 72-year-old brings with him 54 years . Prior to joining the Rays broadcast, the Stuart, Fla. native spent four years covering local sports with the CBS affiliate in Indianapolis, including the Indiana Pacers, IndyCar racing, college basketball and the Indianapolis Colts. Since its inception, the team's home venue has been Tropicana Field. His first play-by-play action came with the Class-A Kane County Cougars of the Midwest League from 1991-95, where he was the franchises first radio voice. [1] He is the oldest son of the late longtime Philadelphia Phillies Hall of Fame and Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas and the brother of professional poker player Kane Kalas. Did the decision come from Bally Sports or Sinclair Media? Doug and his wife, Kristin, reside in St. Petersburg with their children. In 2004, he was presented a key to the city of St. Petersburg by Mayor Rick Baker. After his father Harry's death on April 13, 2009, Todd, along with his younger brothers Brad and Kane, threw out the first pitch at the first home game in Philadelphia four days later. Brian James Anderson (born April 26, 1972) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher, who played 13 seasons for five teams, as well as a sports broadcaster and coach. 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He and his wife, Jessica Marie, reside in Tampa. He did say there are a couple guys running teams he wouldnt say who that he appreciates and respects for having the kind of strong balance between the old and the new that he finds appealing. Tampa Bay Times columnist Tom Jones offers up the best and worst from a weekend of televised sports. Television analyst Brian Anderson takes off a handful of games each season (and will again this year), as do other members of the broadcast and production crew. All have filled in at times for Staats, who has been with the Rays since their 1998 inaugural season. Brian was inducted to the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame on Sep 30, 2015 and made his acceptance speech by phone during the Rays broadcast. He began his major league play-by-play career as the radio and TV voice of the Astros from 1977-84, then for the Cubs from 1985-89. Dewayne has also handled play-by-play for FOX Sports national baseball coverage. Andy Freed (born 1971 in Ellicott City, Maryland) is a radio announcer for the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team. "And I really resent the fact that it took them this long to tell me, and right before Christmas. [DIRK SHADD | TIMES | Tampa Bay Times], Theres an interesting reason Rays shuffled their locker assignments, Rays face Braves with Shane McClanahan on the mound today, Photos: Rays back at Trop in spring game against Twins, Rays spring opener at Twins, 1:05 p.m. today, Top prospect Taj Bradley, Rays take on Red Sox today, Rays Tyler Glasnow sustains oblique injury during practice, Why Rays Drew Rasmussen will slow down this spring. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. He also appeared as a regular contributor on Solamente Pelota (Only Baseball) on SiriusXM, hosted his own show on WQBN 1300 AM and has been a guest analyst on USF Spanish broadcasts and on baseball broadcasts and talk shows in Managua, Nicaragua. 13 Miami, Editorial Cartoons for Saturday and Sunday from Times Wire Services, Pasco man used fraudulent ID in attempt to purchase 2 Mercedes, deputies say, DeSantis, Warren and the rule of law | Editorial, Jasmins journey: Wimauma girl makes profound recovery after tragic crash, Mailers from mystery backers attack council critics of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Theres an interesting reason Rays shuffled their locker assignments. Greg joined the BallparkDJ team in February of 2019. Two former Rays outfielders with Tampa roots, Denard Span (who also serves as a special assistant in baseball operations) and Matt Joyce, are being added to work 25-30 games each as analysts. Theres a lot of things that need to be improved there, Maddon said. It is appalling that any employer would deny their employee this honor, and the local media should not allow Bally Sports to remain silent on the matter. July 16, 2022. Kalas also filled in with play-by-play on both the Rays' television and radio networks. #RaysUp pic.twitter.com/Wb0K8k3NYO. Or was the decision made in order to distance Sinclair Media from an event that celebrates an historic accomplishment by women, and therefore toes the line too close to feminism? Im not upset. Burkhardt, who primarily calls NFL games and hosts Foxs baseball studio show, will work 20 or so road games veteran play-by-play man Dewayne Staats is scheduled to take off on the Fox Sports Sun broadcasts. Rays television broadcaster Dewayne Staats plans to. Ricardo began as a sports commentator in his native Dominican Republic and was program director for HIVG 870 AM and HIVP 970 AM from 1990-92. Doug is a St. Petersburg native and graduate of Northeast High School. Secure your game tickets today. He and his wife, Carla, support a number of causes, including military combat veterans via their 501(c)(3) charity W.A.R. The tense thriller Fall gripped audiences last year with its epic heights and intense plot of two women stranded on top of a radio tower, Lego has announced some new sets for Disneys 100th anniversary including 18 adorable collectable minifigures. He joinedthe Rays after serving as the voice of the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox for four seasons. Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Boston Red Sox Boston New York Yankees NY Yankees Tampa Bay Rays Tampa Bay Toronto Blue Jays Toronto. Tricia Whitaker denied opportunity to appear on MLBs historic all-women broadcast by Bally Sports, 2023 DRaysBay Community Prospect List No. He and his wife, Sari, reside in Palm Harbor with their daughters, Emily, 14, and Abby, 13. I think this was a function of them finding a guy. Tampa Bay Rays pitchers Ryan Yarbrough (48) and Ryne Stanek embrace after giving an interview after . The milestone for the sport has been widely lauded, and the women involved rightfully praised for their accomplishments. Hiring Burkhardt, 44, who worked previously on Mets telecasts, provides a regular fill-in for Staats. List of Tampa Bay Rays broadcasters Broadcasters for the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball team. Douglas Michael Waechter (born January 28, 1981) is an American former professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Florida Marlins and Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball. Inside Roster. Im not lamenting anything. Check back soon for information about Red Sox broadcasters! Toward the end of the session, Barstool's Dan Katz told Austen, "We might have to hire you because you're going to get fired.". Jan 10 Last year we lost a beloved member of our baseball family, Jean Ramirez As we continue to honor Jean's legacy we encourage you to follow and support JR98 Inc, a Ramirez family-led nonprofit advocating for mental health & suicide prevention through education and community service Slide 1 of 3 - Carousel Freed's radio career has featured work with the Pawtucket Red Sox, the Trenton Thunder, and the St. Lucie Mets in minor league baseball. [2], Andy Freed grew up outside of Baltimore, Maryland as a Baltimore Orioles fan. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. But Maddon made it clear in a phone conversation Friday night that he does not miss the game or at least not the analytics-driven, front office-run version it has become in most places and would have to find an absolutely correct situation to manage again. While with Durham, he broadcast the Triple-A All-Star Game and the Triple-A National Championship Game to a nationwide audience. Dewayne anchors the Emmy Award-winning Bally Sports Sun telecast this year, his 46th season broadcasting major league baseball and 24th with the Rays. Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? Video. He has also worked locally as a sportscaster for Mira TV Tampa. I was an Angel. These guys cant do it alone, obviously. He spent six years in the majors with the Devil Rays, Marlins and Royals and 11 seasons overall in professional baseball. Even though he lived in Illinois, he began following the expansion Houston Colt .45s as a natural extension of the Westerns he . The two reside in St. Petersburg. Twins, 1:05; Fox Sports Sun, 620-AM, 95.3-FM, 17: at Red Sox (ss), 1:05; 620-AM, 95.3-FM, 18: vs. Pirates, 1:05; raysbaseball.com radio, 21: vs. Braves (ss), 1:05; raysbaseball.com radio; at Red Sox (ss), 6:05, 22: vs. Pirates, 1:05, Fox Sports Sun; raysbaseball.com, 24: at Braves (North Port), 4:05; 620-AM, 95.3-FM, 26: vs. Tigers (at Tropicana Field), 12:35; Fox Sports Sun; raysbaseball.com. Austen, a Tampa native, was hired by Fox Sports for Rays and Magic coverage after serving . He was part of the TV broadcast for the Olympic baseball qualifier Premier12 in South Korea in 2019, and he has done other freelance work for regional and college TV and radio networks. He also fills in as pregame host for the Tampa Bay Lightning. In 1998, Kalas joined the Rays' broadcasting team for their inaugural season and continued with the organization until 2016. And all of a sudden, you're not good enough. Staats relates the concept of positivity to his own career, to baseball and to the world at large. Bill Couch, the original and only public-address voice of the Devil Rays, was fired Tuesday. Neil begins his 10th season on the Rays Baseball Network as host of the pre- and postgame shows, This Week in Rays Baseball, fill-in play-by-play voice and studio analyst. [6][7], On September 29, 2019, it was announced by the Astros that they had extended Kalas contract through the end of the 2021 season, along with that of his TV-broadcasting sidekick, color-man Geoff Blum.[8][9]. Pinellas eyes youth sports complex with big question: Where would it fit? Carson Williams speaks on his excitement to start the season, improving his game . Well, were on hand to help you with all the appropriate festive greetings. Yosemite National Parks first major rockfall of the year comes from El Capitan watch it in the dramatic video. Fox Sports Reporter Emily Austen Fired After 'Insensitive Comments' About Race Thomas Duffy June 10, 2016 Chris O'Meara/Associated Press Fox Sports cut ties with Tampa Bay Rays and Orlando. Pre- and post-game host Rich Hollenberg, and radio broadcasters Andy Freed, Neil Solondz and Dave Wills have all been used in last two years. In the 2013 interview below, Joe Gumm, morning anchor of WTSP-10 News in Tampa, gives us a behind the scenes perspective with Greg on the job in Do My Job: Voice of the Tampa Bay Rays.