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Laid-off broadcaster calls Little League Classic
24 Aug
Summary
- Karl Ravech, a longtime ESPN broadcaster, was laid off by the network.
- Ravech is still calling select MLB games and the Little League Classic.
- The Little League Classic will air on ESPN on August 24, 2026.
ESPN broadcaster Karl Ravech, after more than two decades with the network, was recently laid off as part of company-wide cuts. However, an agreement between Ravech and ESPN allows him to remain on call for select events throughout the year.
Consequently, Ravech has continued to broadcast select MLB games and the Little League World Series, including the upcoming Little League Classic between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers. This broadcast honors his previous commitments to the event.
The 2026 MLB Little League Classic is scheduled to air nationally on ESPN at 7 p.m. ET on August 24, 2026. An alternate broadcast, 'Alumni-cast,' will also be available on ESPN2, featuring former Little League World Series participants. The game will be played at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
