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MLB playoff broadcasters say bias accusations are impossible to avoid
Original: How do broadcasters handle accusations of bias in the playoffs? 'You really can't win' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/
During the Major League Baseball postseason, broadcasters are once again facing accusations from fans of favouring one team over another. The Athletic examines how announcers handle the criticism, with many saying the scrutiny is unavoidable — as one put it, "you really can't win." With every call dissected on social media, neutrality in the booth is under constant pressure during playoff broadcasts.
Why now: The MLB playoffs are under way, and fans routinely accuse national broadcasters of favouring certain teams.
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- How do broadcasters handle accusations of bias in the playoffs? 'You really can't win' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7664497/2026/10/06/broadcasters-bias-mlb-playoffs/ # Sports # Journalism # MLB · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1
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