MLB does a 180, saves ‘Intentional Talk’ on the day of its planned finale
The final episode of Intentional Talk is no longer the final episode. According to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand, Major League Baseball has abandoned its plan to take the long-running MLB Network studio show off the air. Comssioner Rob Manfred, his top lieutenant Noah Garden and other league executives relented after fans and players lobbied vociferously…
The beloved MLB Network show "Intentional Talk" is being saved from cancellation, despite originally being slated to end on November 4th. Major League Baseball has reversed course after fans and players strongly advocated for the program's continuation. Commissioner Rob Manfred, along with top executives Noah Garden and others, listened to the overwhelming demand to keep "Intentional Talk" alive.
Kevin Millar, Ryan Dempster, and Siera Santos, who hosted the show's most recent four-year stretch, will discuss the decision during their regular 3 p.m. ET slot. Millar expressed his initial shock and struggle to process the news, while acknowledging his gratitude to the show's producers and staff. The network praised "Intentional Talk" as one of its institutions, hailing the show for showcasing baseball's personalities and creating laugh-out-loud moments.
The show's restoration addresses one issue for the league, but MLB still faces a looming potential lockout between owners and players, which could impact whether the show returns for a full 162-game season.
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