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"Harry Caray's Great-Grandson Chris Joins Oakland A's Broadcast Team"
sports2 years ago

"Harry Caray's Great-Grandson Chris Joins Oakland A's Broadcast Team"

Chris Caray, the fourth generation of his family to work as an MLB broadcaster, has been hired as a play-by-play announcer for Oakland Athletics games on NBC Sports California. He joins Jenny Cavnar and former big league pitcher Dallas Braden in Oakland's TV booth, and expressed his excitement for fulfilling his childhood dream. Caray, who most recently handled play-by-play duties for Double-A Amarillo in the Arizona Diamondbacks' system, brings tremendous skill and passion to his new role.

via ESPN|
#chris-caray#jenny-cavnar#mlb-broadcaster
"Chris Caray Named A's Play-by-Play Announcer by NBC Sports California"
sports2 years ago

"Chris Caray Named A's Play-by-Play Announcer by NBC Sports California"

NBC Sports California has named Chris Caray as the play-by-play announcer for the Oakland Athletics, joining Jenny Cavnar as the primary TV play-by-play voice. Caray, a fourth-generation MLB announcer, brings experience from calling games for various baseball teams and is excited to join the A's coverage team alongside Dallas Braden. He follows in the footsteps of his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, all of whom were prominent MLB broadcasters. Caray expressed his honor and excitement in fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming a Major League broadcaster.

via NBC Sports Bay Area|
#chris-caray#mlb#nbc-sports-california
Jenny Cavnar Makes History as First Female MLB Primary Play-by-Play Announcer
sports2 years ago

Jenny Cavnar Makes History as First Female MLB Primary Play-by-Play Announcer

Jenny Cavnar has been named the primary play-by-play announcer for the Oakland Athletics by NBC Sports California, making her the first female primary play-by-play voice in Major League Baseball history. With 17 years of baseball coverage experience, Cavnar has previously covered the Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres, and is a regular contributor to MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM. She is excited to join the A's broadcast team and share her experiences with the loyal fans of the Athletics.

via NBC Sports Bay Area|
#jenny-cavnar#mlb#nbc-sports-california
Oakland A's Broadcaster Glen Kuiper Fired for On-Air Racial Slur.
sports2 years ago

Oakland A's Broadcaster Glen Kuiper Fired for On-Air Racial Slur.

Oakland Athletics broadcaster Glen Kuiper has been fired by NBC Sports California after using a racial slur during a telecast while describing a trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Kuiper was suspended by the network earlier this month after his slur that aired during a pregame segment of an A's game against the Kansas City Royals on May 5.

via ESPN|
#glen-kuiper#nbc-sports-california#negro-leagues-baseball-museum
A's Broadcaster Glen Kuiper Fired for On-Air Racial Slur
sports2 years ago

A's Broadcaster Glen Kuiper Fired for On-Air Racial Slur

Oakland Athletics broadcaster Glen Kuiper was let go by NBC Sports California after using a racial slur during a telecast while describing a trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Kuiper was suspended by the network following his slur that aired during a pregame segment of an A’s game against the Kansas City Royals on May 5.

via The Associated Press|
#glen-kuiper#nbc-sports-california#negro-leagues-baseball-museum
Oakland A's broadcaster fired for using racial slur on air.
sports2 years ago

Oakland A's broadcaster fired for using racial slur on air.

NBC Sports California has decided to part ways with Oakland A's announcer Glen Kuiper after an internal review of his on-air use of a racial epithet during a game on May 5. Kuiper had referred to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City but pronounced the word "n—." He issued an on-air apology during the game and a statement after his suspension.

via San Francisco Chronicle|
#glen-kuiper#nbc-sports-california#oakland-as