Al Leiter, John Smoltz barred from MLB Network studio after refusing COVID vacc atlanta braves jersey blue ine
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Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz and former All-Star pitcher Al Leiter, who serve as in-studio analysts for the network, will not be appearing in-studio after refusing to get the coronavirus vaccine.
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The decision was first reported by the New York Post's Andrew Marchand.
MLB Network issued a vaccine mandate effective Sept. 1, meaning that Smoltz and Leiter will continue their duties for the network remotely.
Smoltz is also the lead analyst for Fox's baseball coverage alongside play-by-play announcer Joe Buck. And w atlanta braves jerseyTrevor Story Red Sox Jerseys youth white hile Fox hasn't issued a vaccine mandate yet, Leiter's other employer, the Mets , for whom he's a baseball operations adviser, has mandated that its employees be vaccinated. Smoltz is also still slated to call the MLB Baby Clothing network's ALDS games when the series begins in October.
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