Karl Ravech concludes final MLB broadcast for ESPN at Little League Classic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Karl Ravech signed off from ESPN during the Little League Classic on August 24, 2026. This game between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers marked his final assignment after three decades at ESPN. Ravech thanked his crew and received tributes from players Garrett Mitchell and Chris Sale, who expressed appreciation for his long-standing contributions to baseball coverage. Although his departure was controversial, Ravech chose to focus on the positive, reflecting on his experience without grievances. His exit highlights a significant transition at ESPN.
- •Ravech informed fans of his last broadcast during the Little League Classic.
- •He joined ESPN over 33 years ago, becoming synonymous with baseball coverage.
- •Garrett Mitchell and Chris Sale shared heartfelt tributes during the broadcast.
- •Ravech's exit followed a controversial layoff process from the network.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Karl Ravech signs off from ESPN’s MLB coverage for the final time
"Karl Ravech closed out his final MLB broadcast for ESPN on Sunday, thanking his crew as he signed off from the network’s coverage of the Little League Classic between the Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers. Karl Ravech thanks his broadcast crew as he signs off of ESPN’s MLB coverage for the final time. pic.twitter.com/0LVLQyGpwS —…
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