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Yes or No to this Series idea for RIzzs?

What if MLB/Fox/ESPN could persuade Mariners longtime and retiring announcer RIck Rizzs to do a guest half-inning on World Series TV or radio.  He always wanted to be in a Series booth and thought this was the year, so what if, as a tribute to his incredible career, MLB persuaded him to sit in doing pxp as third man with Buck and Smoltz on Fox, or the ESPN booth on radio, which may be more comfortable for him?  Back in the day, home radio announcers would share the full games with Curt Gowdy and others.  Now, Rick may not agree to it, but just an idea.  Thoughts?
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Will Kevin Howl for the Wolves?

Seeing some social reports that The Minnesotaa Timberwolves will hire ex Soncis/Bazers pxp man Kevin Calabro to be their new TV voice for the upcoming season.  Up and coming star Michael Grady was snatched up by NBC for a scheduld of NBA telecasts, which created an opening.   Nothing official yet.  Some may say this is a whistlestop for Calabro as he waits for a possible Sonics Redux.
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You've been warned Fox 13 Seattle anchors!

Have seen posts this week of FOX O&O news anchors learning to prepare and even punch their own newscasts for digital and streaming; preparing clips, interviews, graphics and intros at a tech suite with buttons galore  It's coming and coming fast and before you know it, David Rose and Hana Kim and the gang will be anchor, producer, graphics assistant, technical director, et al.   Here's a look, but it may already be going on in Seattle, for all I know. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1582389053623593
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Forslund going Forward For Awhile.

Seattle Kraken TV play-by-play voice, John Forslund, one of the best in the NHL, has signed a deal to stay in the booth.  From social media: The #SeaKraken and @JohnForslund have come to a multi-year agreement to keep the best game announcer in the business onboard as the voice of Seattle hockey ⬇️
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UPDATED: Interesting 13 guest on 5?

  Alyssa Charlston-Smith, fresh from her first year as Seattle Storm TV analyst, showed up to talk about the failed season on KING's The Ultimate Sports Show.    At the same time she's advertised to be part of Fox 13's pre-game show Saturday night before the UW game telecast.  Is she still part-time at 13, so I must say I was surprised to see her on a competing station.  But this just in:  she's now a freelancer, per an unimpeachable source   May turn up anywhere.   How about sportsless KIRO. 
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Another new reporter coming to Seattle TV?

Early reports from our friends at FTVlive.com say WRAL-TV Raleigh, NC, reporter Eric Miller is heading to KING.  No confirmation yet on my end, but getting it out there.   FTV issues a warning of sorts: https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2026/9/23/leaving-the-nest-for-the-unknown
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Seattle TV cutting more corners?

I'm told multiple engineers are out at Fox 13, leaving just two behind, combined with the production department to get the new studio ready for November in Denny Triangle.  Don't get the wires crossed over there, OK? Meanwhile, looks like Abby Acone's vacated weather position there will not be filled.  She left to join sales at KING. So, more work for Brian, Claire and Ilona.    I get no info at all that things are going well on Westlake right now. 
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