Karl Ravech announces he will call Little League World Series games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Karl Ravech will serve as the play-by-play announcer for the 2026 Little League World Series, despite being laid off from ESPN earlier this summer. Ravech, known for his long-standing association with the network, reportedly chose to work specific dates, including the entirety of the tournament. ESPN recently underwent significant layoffs as part of broader cuts at Disney, which has impacted several prominent commentators. Ravech is expected to conclude his work with ESPN after this event, making this potentially his last appearance covering the LLWS for the network.
- •Ravech will call the entire 2026 Little League World Series.
- •He was part of ESPN layoffs earlier this summer.
- •Ravech has worked with ESPN for 33 years.
- •ESPN's layoffs are part of broader cuts at Disney.
- •This LLWS might be Ravech's final event with ESPN.
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Why Karl Ravech is calling Little League World Series games despite layoff from ESPN
"Ravech is still on ESPN airwaves for one of his patented events despite parting ways with the network.
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