499. ESPN Hall-of-Fame Reporter/Broadcaster Tim Kurkjian cover art

499. ESPN Hall-of-Fame Reporter/Broadcaster Tim Kurkjian

499. ESPN Hall-of-Fame Reporter/Broadcaster Tim Kurkjian

Listen for free

View show details

About this listen

Tim Kurkjian was the 2022 recipient of the BBWAA Career Excellence Award presented annually by the Baseball Writers Association of America and is part of the Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. His tenure at ESPN began in 1998 after stints at the Dallas Morning News, Baltimore Sun, and Sports Illustrated. He is a regular contributor to Sportscenter and Baseball Tonight as well as game coverage. He hosts a baseball podcast with his son Jeff entitled “Is This a Great Game, Or What?” In 2025, he was inducted into the Strat-O-Matic Hall of Fame.


In this episode, Kurkjian discusses how baseball has evolved throughout his illustrious career. He addresses recent rule changes as well as marketing challenges the sports faces. He also offers explains the stadium issues facing the A’s and Tampa Bay Rays.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

activate_mytile_page_redirect_t1

What listeners say about 499. ESPN Hall-of-Fame Reporter/Broadcaster Tim Kurkjian

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.