Meredith Marakovits experiences reporter jinx during Yankees-White Sox game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
During the second inning of the New York Yankees' game against the Chicago White Sox on June 18, YES Network reporter Meredith Marakovits inadvertently jinxed pitcher Ryan Weathers. While discussing Weathers' previous struggles, he allowed a home run to Colson Montgomery immediately after. The incident drew commentary from announcers Ryan Ruocco and Paul O’Neill, who highlighted the poor timing of Marakovits' remarks. The game is still ongoing as both teams seek a strong performance.
- •Game ongoing between Yankees and White Sox on June 18
- •Ryan Weathers struck out the side in the first inning
- •Colson Montgomery hit a home run immediately after Marakovits' remarks
- •Yankees seek to overcome recent struggles during the game
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — YES Network’s Meredith Marakovits delivers rare reporter jinx on Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers
"You’ve heard of the announcer jinx. But have you ever seen a reporter jinx? As the second inning of Thursday’s tilt between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox got underway, YES Network clubhouse reporter Meredith Marakovits was relaying an anecdote about Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers. As she explained, the left-handed pitcher struck out…
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