Karl Ravech calls Nationals-Braves for ESPN amid layoff reports
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Karl Ravech served as the play-by-play announcer for the ESPN broadcast of the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves game on July 30, 2026. This appearance comes just a week after reports indicated Ravech had been laid off by ESPN after 33 years with the network. Sources confirm that he remains scheduled to call more games in the coming weeks, including matches during the Little League World Series starting August 11. Ravech had the option to work additional summer dates despite his reported layoffs.
- •Ravech was in the booth with Eduardo Pérez during the game.
- •He was reportedly informed of his layoff by a reporter.
- •Ravech is expected to call games including the Little League World Series.
- •The Little League World Series will run from August 11 to August 30.
- •Ravech has been a prominent figure in ESPN's MLB coverage.
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Karl Ravech calls Nats-Braves, more upcoming ESPN games after reported layoff
"Many viewers who tuned in for Thursday night’s Major League Baseball game between the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves were surprised to see who was in the ESPN broadcast booth. Karl Ravech had the play-by-play duties alongside color commentator Eduardo Pérez. The supposedly laid off Karl Ravech is in the booth calling Braves-Nationals for ESPN…
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