Todd Harry Kalas (born December 31, 1965) is an American sportscaster, employed since 2017 as a television play-by-play announcer for Houston Astros baseball. 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. In the offseason, Todd Kalas works with Cox Sports Television in Louisiana, handling play-by-play duties for college football, basketball and baseball. Unfortunately, the regional sports network that carries Rays broadcasts Bally Sports denied Rays fans from seeing their local woman broadcaster honored as well, per the Tampa Bay Times: The historic game could have had more of a local angle, as Rays in-game reporter Tricia Whitaker was invited to be part of the crew but was not allowed due to Bally Sports Sun rules. He began his baseball career in 1991 with the Louisville Redbirds. Its always nice and then well get a week in and you get over playing games that dont count, he said. He has compiled a 1,382-1,216 (.532) record over parts of 19 seasons with the Rays, Cubs and Angels, winning the jinx-breaking 2016 World Series with Chicago. He also filled in as broadcaster for the Indians on Sports Time Ohio and hosted a weekly highlights show while recovering from injury in 2007. . In 1975-76 he was sports director at KPLR TV in St. Louis and received an Emmy nomination. His wife, Debbie, closely assists him on the broadcasts. Its not just bright, shiny objects they have that. 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. [3], "Tampa Bay Rays sign radio announcer Dave Wills to three-year extension - Tampa Bay Times", "Andy Freed - Discover Towson - Towson University", "Mt. Staats, 66, said he was fine with the move, and has no plans to step down anytime soon, having been with the Rays since their 1998 inception. Its like, once that happened, I dissolved my affiliation with them, Maddon said. As Broadcaster. Tampa Bay Rays Broadcasters Television Radio Spanish Radio Television Dewayne Staats Dewayne anchors the Emmy Award-winning Bally Sports Sun telecast this year, his 46th season broadcasting major league baseball and 24th with the Rays. 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. "And I really resent the fact that it took them this long to tell me, and right before Christmas. Because they try to work this middle man kind of a thing. He has broadcast more than 6,000 MLB games in his career, including nine no-hitters. He was also selected by the Diamondbacks as their first pick in the 1997 Expansion Draft. FanSided.com FanSided MLB Sites 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.". He spent a number of years as a national reporter for NFL Network as well. I would only go into that marriage really feeling good about that Im philosophically aligned with whomever Im going to work with, he said. Rich earned a bachelors degree in broadcast journalism from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University in 1993. Dewayne was inducted into the Tampa Bay Sports Club Hall of Fame in 2018. Bill Couch, the original and only public-address voice of the Devil Rays, was fired Tuesday. Burkhardt will work about 20 road games while Dewayne Staats is off. He began his broadcast career as a sports anchor with the ABC affiliate in Great Falls, Mont. Sure, he will miss being at Tropicana Field with the Angels this week, visiting old friends from his 2006-14 tenure leading the Rays, catching up with other bay area buddies, grabbing lunch or a late dinner at the Ava restaurant in South Tampa that he co-owns. Andy Freed (born 1971 in Ellicott City, Maryland) is a radio announcer for the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team. The Rays are currently 2-0 down in the series after losing 1-5 in the first game and 3-5 in the second game. He is improving his golf game, shooting 79 Thursday, hosting his Try Not to Suck (in the Valley) Golf Classic, benefiting his Respect 90 Foundation, and playing in recent events with former Indians and Phillies manager Charlie Manuel and NFL Hall of Famer Joe Namath, who has become a good friend. 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. Couch said he received a phone call around 7 p.m. with the news but not much of an explanation. New rules could make them more aggressive. List of Tampa Bay Rays broadcasters Broadcasters for the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball team. 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 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. Meaning, it has to be a balance, it just cant be lopsided analytically. 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. "You thought things were crazy with (former owner Vince) Naimoli. Its like to me they dont even exist, organizationally. It would appear that Tricia Whitakers contract with Bally Sports which is owned by the radical, right-wing Sinclair Broadcast Group does not permit her to work MLB broadcasts, and accordingly she was denied a chance to participate in the event. ST. PETERSBURG Joe Maddon is managing just fine in his first summer without pro baseball in 47 years. He also said his unexpected June 7 firing as Angels manager, with a 27-29 record amid a 12-game losing streak, ended his relationship with the organization he called home for 33 years, including his first 30 before returning as manager in 2020. When people keep blaming the dugout for a lot of the things theyre seeing, they need to understand they shouldnt be doing that, he said. The Tampa Bay Rays are currently playing the Baltimore Orioles in a four-game series. He enthusiastically works with the ALS Association. 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, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. But he insists he is in no hurry, saying, right now I need to get tired of what Im doing in order to want to do something else.. Teams. 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. These guys cant do it alone, obviously. By contrast, Baltimore Orioles sideline reporter Melanie Newman will be part of the broadcast. She is a two-time Emmy Award recipient, receiving accolades for hosting 2020s Salute to the Troops pregame special, as well as for a 2018 production on the legacy of Peyton Manning. PORT CHARLOTTE Fox Sports broadcaster Kevin Burkhardt will join the Rays TV crew this season. Organizationally, Im kind of numb to the whole thing. While with Durham, he broadcast the Triple-A All-Star Game and the Triple-A National Championship Game to a nationwide audience. He is a part of the University of South Florida basketball radio broadcast team. Jonathan Aranda records two doubles in the Rays' Spring Training game vs. the Blue Jays, Drew Rasmussen gets two strikeouts in the 1st inning of the Rays' Spring Training game vs. the Blue Jays, From playing in to slowing up to make the catch on the edge of the warning track?Jose Siri is FAST pic.twitter.com/WJuqMN5jtI, Isaac Paredes hits a single to right-center field to bring home Jose Siri in the top of the 3rd, Daniel Robertson brings in Charlie Culberson with a single to right field in the top of the 4th, Home sweet dome pic.twitter.com/UTEVlVWg6g, Carson Williams speaks on his excitement to start the season, improving his game, working on pitch recognition this offseason and more, Zach Eflin looks impressive in his spring debut by striking out three in 1 1/3 innings against the Minnesota Twins, Ren Pinto drives in Harold Ramrez with an RBI single to right field during the bottom of the 4th, tying the game at 1-1, Rays owner Stuart Sternberg joins the broadcast to discuss the Rays' pitching staff, the offseason and MLB's new rule changes, Cameron Maybin and Bo Porter discuss how despite Wander Franco's injuries and youth, he will still put up great numbers in 2023, Big things ahead for this pair of Rays pitchers, Bring your group or party to Tropicana Field, Rasmussen, Adam look to build upon breakout seasons, Injuries & Moves: Daz to remain out through next off-day, Flexing: Each team's top power-hitting prospect, McClanahan sharp in debut, despite a few new bumps, Glasnow out 6-8 weeks after feeling 'grab' in left oblique, Franco feels good -- and quickly shows HOW good, An ocean away from home, Mead finds his footing. Visit ESPN to view the latest Tampa Bay Rays news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more Watch on MLB.TV or listen on At Bat: No. Orestes Destrade is out after 11 seasons, saying he was very thankful and very appreciative for the opportunity from the network, as well as the connection he made with the team and bond with the fans. Follow our Tampa Bay Times sports team on Twitter and Facebook. It isnt just an issue in Anaheim, Maddon said. Subscribe to our free Rays Report newsletter. He also anchored the pre- and post- game shows for Notre Dame football and basketball, and served as co-host of the Kevin White Show while with ESPN Radio 1000 (Chicago). Celebrating another milestone for the voice of the @RaysBaseball!Dewayne Staats will call the 7,000th game of his remarkable career tonight! 40-Man Roster; Non-Roster Invitees; Depth Chart; Coaches; Red Sox Top 30 Prospects; Starting Lineups; Transactions; Injury Updates; Draft . Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (8:08 p.m., Fox) Announcers Fox: Joe Buck (play-by-play), John Smoltz (analyst), Ken Rosenthal (reporter), Tom Verducci (reporter) Fox Deportes: Rolando Nichols, Adrin Garca Mrquez, Edgar Gonzales MLB International: Matt Vasgersian (play-by-play), Buck Martinez (analyst) Pitchers: Rays Austin Pruitt, Hunter Wood, Andrew Kittredge, Casey Sadler, Adam Moore, Luis Santos, Colin Poche, Oliver Drake, Ryan Merritt; Phillies Cole Irvin (starter), Radio: raysbaseball.com, MLB At Bat app (free with mlb.com account), Saturday: at Twins, 6:05; Rays, Ryan Yarbrough; Twins, TBA; 620-AM, 95.3-FM, Sunday: vs. Yankees, 1:05; Rays, Tyler Glasnow; Yankees, TBA; Fox Sports Sun, 620-AM, 95.3-FM, Monday: vs. Marlins, 1:05; Rays, TBA; Marlins, TBA; Fox Sports Sun; raysbaseball.com radio, 27: vs. Red Sox (ss), 1:05; Fox Sports Sun; raysbaseball.com radio, 2: vs. Phillies (ss); 1:05 Fox Sports Sun, 620-AM, 95.3-FM; at Blue Jays (ss), 1:07, 5: at Twins (ss), 1:05; vs. USF, 6:05 620-AM, 95.3-FM, 6: vs. Orioles, 1:05; Fox Sports Sun; raysbaseball.com radio, 7: vs. Blue Jays, 1:05; raysbaseball.com radio, 9: vs. Orioles (ss), 1:05; Fox Sports Sun, 620-AM, 95.3-FM, 10: vs. Red Sox, 1:05; MLB Network, 620-AM, 95.3-FM, 14: vs. Phillies (ss), 1:05; raysbaseball.com radio, 15: vs. Tigers (ss), 1:05; Fox Sports Sun; raysbaseball.com radio; at Pirates (ss), 6:05, 16: vs.
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