A Philadelphia native, Ruben was a batboy for the Phillies from 1980-83 when his father, Ruben Sr., a former shortstop with the club, was first base coach. Philadelphia Phillies broadcasters Scott Franzke and Tom McCarthy have received long-term contract extensions, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Your email address will not be published. John finished his playing career with a .300 batting average, a .397 on-base percentage, 199 doubles, 100 home runs and 592 RBI in 1,200 games. Oscar is also an accomplished global business executive that has worked in leadership positions for world-class organizations like Procter & Gamble, The Coca-Cola Company and Aramark. He also served as a guest instructor at Phillies spring training for five years (2013-17). (Mitch Leff / Philadelphia Phillies). Philadelphia Phillies radio broadcasters Scott Franzke and Larry Andersen will soon join a growing list of local sports figures to be commemorated with charity beers from Conshohocken Brewing Company. They have two sons, Patrick and Tommy, and two daughters, Maggie and Kerri. Several people familiar with the situation tell The Associated Press that longtime Phillies broadcaster Chris Wheeler is out after four decades with the team, and Gary Matthews isn't returning as . All games are scheduled to begin at 1:05 p.m. Andersen, the clubs longtime color analyst, will continue to call most home games for the 2023 season.". Tom McCarthy and Scott Franzke have agreed to long-term contract extensions that will keep them in their current roles for most of the 2020s. He hit a career-best nine home runs in both 2012 and 2013 with the Phillies. The team announced on Tuesday that they have signed broadcasters Tom McCarthy and Scott Franzke to multi-year extensions. The Athletic's Matt Gelb first broke the news of contract extensions for McCarthy and Franzke back on Feb. 13. His only time away was 1994-95, when he played for Cleveland. The San Diego Padres selected John in the third round of the 1981 draft. From 2015-18, he also worked Saturday home telecasts. Philadelphia Phillies Add Gregory Soto To Bullpen, Picking the Phillies' All-Time Single Season Lineup. Franzke made his Phillies radio debut in 2006 and has been the teams main play-by-play announcer for radio broadcasts since 07. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. In 2007, he took over as the main play-by-play commentator for Phillies radio broadcasts, working with Larry Andersen. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Oscar received his MBA from Mercer University and he currently resides in Philadelphia with his family. John and his wife Melissa live in Naples, Fla., with their son Kyle and daughter Keira. A lot of the younger people are like, Who? Now, Im lucky enough to be a part of the new generation with Franzke and McCarthy. Scott made his Phillies debut in 2006, when he was named the pre- and postgame host for Phillies radio broadcasts and did radio play-by-play in the middle innings. 1 Overall Pick in the NFL Draft, Taylor Lewan Has List Of 3 NFL Teams He Will Not Play For, Realistic Landing Spots for Jalen Ramsey After Rams Trade Him, Jimmy Garoppolo drawing interest from 2 surprise 'south' division teams, News Padres extend Manny Machado - 11 years, $350M, Report: MLB keeping controversial extra-innings rule permanently, News Padres extend Yu Darvish - six years, $108M. Hes Ready For New Memories In 2023, Spring Training Notes: Harper Wont Report Until March, Phillies To Retire Postseason Anthem. The connection we make with our players and fans through our broadcast coverage is what makes this job so rewarding., My family and I are very excited to be a continuing part of this organization and the Philadelphia community, Franzke added. Its a dream to be part of the fabric of this amazing city.. For now, they at least know who will announce them. His locker is one of four temporary ones in the middle of the room. Scott was born in Dallas, Texas, and currently lives in Gladwyne, Pa., with his wife Lori, son Gus and twin daughters Loretta and June. Franzke, 50, became the main play-by-play announcer on radio in 2007. He also used to work national shows for ESPN Radio. As previously mentioned, NBC Sports Philadelphia will broadcast 13 of the Phillies 16 home spring training games. After the 1999 season, Tom left the Thunder to pursue a full-time career in broadcasting, creating the first local-driven show on ESPN Radio 1680 AM. He worked as a scout for the Mets in 2019. Following the season, Ruben was named Executive of the Year by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association (PSWA) and the Phillies were honored as both the Team of the Year by the PSWA and Organization of the Year by Baseball America. Please enter valid email address to continue. KSTP-TV, LLC I am thrilled to be back for the foreseeable future and get this season started during one of the most anticipated years weve had in a long time, McCarthy said. Ben transitioned to pitcher for the final three seasons (2008-10) of his professional career, spent with single-A Sarasota in the Cincinnati Reds organization and the Camden Riversharks of the independent Atlantic League. A member of the 2008 World Series champions, Durbin returns to the team with which he pitched the most regular season games (210) and postseason games (15) in his 14-year major league career. A lot of the younger people are like, Who? Now, Im lucky enough to be a part of the new generation with Franzke and McCarthy. Phillies Broadcasters Broadcasters Tom McCarthy Matt Stairs Ben Davis Gregg Murphy John Kruk Scott Franzke Larry Anderson Jim Jackson Read Phils Baseball's exclusive interviews with Tom McCarthy and Gregg Murphy If you are a Phillies fan, I think you will enjoy this. PhillyVoice Staff, Five Phillies make MLB's top 100 players list (so far), Frightening, AI-generated images of Phillie Phanatic were a 'horrible mistake,' fan says. Chris Carlson/AP But the adjustment period is ongoing. The Phillies are shoring up their broadcasts booths for the foreseeable future. ET at Blue Jays. A 1994 graduate of Southern Methodist University (SMU) with a degree in broadcast journalism, Scott began his radio career as a talk show host with Prime Sports Radio, a national all-sports radio network based in Dallas. The exact terms of the deals are unknown, but Gelb reports that the "extensions will keep them in their current roles for most of the 2020s." Phillies broadcasters Tom McCarthy, Scott Franzke agree to multiyear contract extensions - The Athletic International signings College baseball Phillies broadcasters Tom McCarthy, Scott. They both have an awesome local following and are growing nationally, too. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. By the end of those deals, the two will stand among some of the longest-tenured broadcasters in franchise history. PhillyVoice Staff, Figure skating program in Kensington aims to make the sport accessible for local athletes, Philadelphia Zoo's new exhibit includes life-sized dinosaurs and lots of bugs, Ex-football player from Bucks County among new 'Survivor' competitors, Eagles will host Browns for joint practices in preseason, Six Flags to enhance Hurricane Harbor with more water slides, tree house for young kids, Watch every 'Rocky' movie in order and for free on Pluto TV. The Phillies' radio broadcast will need a new color analyst to replace Kevin Frandsen when he leaves for Washington next season. Song was taken by the Phillies from Boston in the winter meeting draft for unprotected minor league players in December. He spent the 2006-07 seasons as a radio broadcaster with the New York Mets on WFAN before returning to the Phillies in November 2007. These are usually home broadcast feeds that are typically available to fans in the Philadelphia viewing area. Ruben lives in Philadelphia and has two daughters, Andrea and Sophia. My family and I are so appreciative of everything the Phillies have done for us for the 21 years we have been part of the organization, McCarthy said. He made three consecutive All-Star teams (1991-93) as a Phillie, which included a memorable at-bat against future Hall of Famer Randy Johnson at the 1993 Midsummer Classic. John played 10 years in the major leagues, six of them with the Phillies, and was a member of the 1993 National League championship team when he posted career bests with a .316 batting average and a .430 on-base percentage. February 25, 2023 | 00:00:50. Additionally, they received the Bill Campbell Award for excellence in local broadcasting from the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association in 2017. All rights reserved. After being selected by the Angels in the 11th round of the 1987 draft, Ruben made his major league debut with the club in 1991. He also received the Radio/TV Excellence Award from the New Jersey Sportswriters Association in January 2007 and the Good Guy Award in 2009. More From This Game. As a ticket subscriber for many years, the Phillies side of the broadcast is routinely missing on road games. Bringing all that stuff to the fans is what were hoping to do, saidHalikman.Keep your cameras rolling at home,because your celebrations at home when Harper hits a walk-off may easily be on the broadcast the next day., So, get your phones ready, keep them charged, and be recording.. McCarthy, 54, is entering his 15th season as the lead announcer on the Phillies TV broadcasts. The duo was honored at the Philadelphia A.I.R. Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) February 25, 2023 As previously mentioned, NBC Sports Philadelphia will broadcast 13 of the Phillies' 16 home spring training games. He and his wife Kristi live in Philadelphia. What Will The Phillies Lineup, With Bryce Harper Included, Look Like? Phillies television play-by-player announcer Tom McCarthy. Over a two-year span (2010-11), he constructed a team that had the best records (97-65 and 102-60, respectively) in the major leagues. Franzke, who made his Phillies radio debut in 2006, has been the team's main play-by-play commentator for . He currently does NFL games for CBS, baseball for FOX, basketball and college football play-by-play for CBS College Sports Network (formerly CSTV) and NFL and college basketball games for Westwood One, after three years of doing NFL games with Sports USA Radio. Born in Portland, Ore., Larry has two daughters, Angie and Tania, and one son, Chase. My ruling is final. Youth Baseball & Softball Development & Programs. Tom McCarthy and Scott Franzke have agreed to long-term contract extensions that will keep them in their current roles for most of the 2020s. Phillies radio broadcasters Scott Franzke, left, and Larry Andersen, right are collaborating with Conshohocken Brewing Co. on a charity beer. We look forward to each of them bringing our fans along for this exciting journey through the 2023 season and beyond., I am thrilled to be back for the foreseeable future and get this season started during one of the most anticipated years weve had in a long time, said McCarthy. Try a week on us. Arguably the greatest third baseman to ever play in the major leagues and the greatest player in Phillies history Schmidt returned to the organization in 2002 as a special instructor, a role he held through the 2018 season before being named special advisor. Tonight game (same 10pm start) on the guide the Phillies broadcast is missing. Bill established the Spanish Bisbol Network in 2001 and the company has continued to grow, adding Spanish broadcasting rights to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012. Stocker, a second-round selection by the Phillies in the June 1991 draft, played eight seasons in the majors, including his first five (1993-97) with the Phillies. Specific plans for the "Franzke & LA" beer haven't yet been revealed. Looking forward to working with @bendavisnbcs and @rickybottalico for today's game. While that was a glaring issue with the broadcast, the fact that was my biggest complaint outside of the Phillies bullpen and infield nearly collectively blowing the whole game is a testament to its entertainment value. He is the play-by-play announcer for Philadelphia Phillies television broadcasts and also calls National Football League games for Westwood One. The game is blacked out for those in the Orioles viewing area. He looks like he can do that.". During the 2017 season, Stocker broadcast four major league games as part of the Intel True VR Game of the Week venture between MLB and Intel Corporation. There are just 37 days until Opening Day, Philadelphia. ProSportsDaily.com is not affiliated with the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, FIFA, NCAA, or any of the newspapers linked to. The New York Yankees, led by Aaron Judge, open up Spring Training play against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 (2/25/23) at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Some Phillies spring away outings will not be available to watch on traditional television but could still be accessible to Phillies fans who subscribe to MLB.tv. Its funny, as the generations age. Phillies pitcher Noah Song throws at their baseball spring training facility in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. He began his 11-year major league career with the Phillies (2006-07) before playing for Houston (2008-11), Atlanta (2011-12; 2015), Cleveland (2013-15), Arizona (2016) and Baltimore (2016). At Coca-Cola, he managed the companys sports and entertainment assets around the world including MLB, NBA, FIFA and Disney, among many others. 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