Garrett Mitchell honors Karl Ravech during Brewers game against Braves
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:59 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell paid tribute to ESPN announcer Karl Ravech during an on-field interview at the Little League Classic held on August 23. As Ravech calls his final MLB game after 33 years with the network, Mitchell expressed his appreciation, saying, "I know this is your last broadcast. I appreciate everything you’ve done for this game." Fans praised Mitchell's gesture on social media, while some criticized the timing of the interview as excessive given the game's situation, with bases loaded at the time. Ravech thanked Mitchell in return, acknowledging their shared experience in the broadcast.
- •Garrett Mitchell interviewed during second inning of Little League Classic
- •Tribute to Karl Ravech at concluding segment of interview
- •Fans reacted positively to Mitchell's comments on social media
- •Some viewers criticized the interview's timing during critical game moments
- •Ravech has been with ESPN for over 30 years, calling his final game
- 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Sale, Garrett Mitchell had the classiest messages to Karl Ravech on final broadcast
- 6:59 AMYahoo Sports — MLB news: Chris Sale, Garrett Mitchell send classy messages to Karl Ravech
- 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Garrett Mitchell bids ESPN announcer classy farewell during Brewers-Braves game
"It was the end of an era on ESPN on Sunday, as veteran commentator Karl Ravech called his final game for the network giant. He was among the longtime employees laid off by ESPN in the summer, which did not sit well with fans. Ravech was in the booth for the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers in the Little League Classic at […] The post MLB news: Chris Sale, Garrett Mitchell send classy messages to Karl Ravech appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"At the end of a long on-field conversation during the second inning, the Brewers' Garrett Mitchell paid tribute to veteran ESPN announcer Karl Ravech.
"Chris Sale and Garrett Mitchell shared incredibly classy tributes to Karl Ravech during the legendary broadcaster's final game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 1:03 PMChris Sale, Garrett Mitchell had the classiest messages to Karl Ravech on final broadcast
Chris Sale and Garrett Mitchell shared incredibly classy tributes to Karl Ravech during the legendary broadcaster's final game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 6:59 AMMLB news: Chris Sale, Garrett Mitchell send classy messages to Karl Ravech
It was the end of an era on ESPN on Sunday, as veteran commentator Karl Ravech called his final game for the network giant. He was among the longtime employees laid off by ESPN in the summer, which did not sit well with fans. Ravech was in the booth for the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers in the Little League Classic at […] The post MLB news: Chris Sale, Garrett Mitchell send classy messages to Karl Ravech appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 12:36 AMGarrett Mitchell bids ESPN announcer classy farewell during Brewers-Braves game
At the end of a long on-field conversation during the second inning, the Brewers' Garrett Mitchell paid tribute to veteran ESPN announcer Karl Ravech.
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