Bob Costas says on hot mic that CNN promo “puts me in a tough spot.”

As part of the broadcast setup, broadcasters have the option of speaking to producers in the production van via a talkback button, which means they can no longer be heard on air. It is unknown whether Costas believed he had pressed the button and said so to a producer.

Costas has had a relationship with CNN since joining the news network as a contributor in 2020.

The idea of ​​TBS airing a commercial for CNN was also not unusual, as Warner Bros. Discovery owns both TBS and CNN.

Costas called the American League Division Series between the Yankees and Royals, but faced a lot of criticism from baseball fans for the way he called the games.

Fans had called for him to be removed from broadcasts during Game 1 for his sleepy approach to the game, and criticism from fans on X continued for Game 2 on Monday night.

The once-revered broadcaster is sure to draw even more attention with a hot mic moment or two during Monday's game.