Radio Waves: Sportsnet says Blue Jays' road games will be called remotely on radio

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DUNEDIN, Fla. — Blue Jays radio broadcaster Ben Wagner has been on\u002Dsite at the team’s player development complex for spring training to conduct interviews,…

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Requests to speak with Wagner and network executives Rob Corte and Greg Sansone were declined by Sportsnet’s senior manager of communications.Article content Wagner, who is sometimes joined by Sportsnet analysts and insiders for his radio calls, started last season by calling road games remotely. He resumed regular travel around the midway point of the campaign.

“Honestly I listen to baseball on the radio a fair amount actually,” Manfred said. “I can’t tell you that I really have discerned a significant difference in part because I’m not sure which clubs are doing what.Howarth, who called home and away games over three-plus decades in the Blue Jays’ radio booth, said it’s simply “essential” to be on site when a team is on the road.

In-person coverage provides opportunities to watch batting practice, fielding drills and catch up with athletes in the dugout. Media members can work contacts and develop trust as they get to know everyone better.

 

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