Rosenthal Knocks Down Cameraman, Sparks Fan Backlash After Brewers’ Walk-Off Win

Lead During postgame celebrations after Andruw Monasterio’s walk-off single clinched the Brewers’ wild-card berth on Sunday in St. Louis, FOX Sports insider Ken Rosenthal collided with a cameraman, knocked him to the turf and offered no assistance as fans erupted online.

Nut Graf The awkward on-field encounter, captured on social media within minutes, has overshadowed Milwaukee’s historic extra-innings victory and ignited fierce criticism from MLB followers, who slammed Rosenthal’s reaction as unsportsmanlike and self-centered.

Incident on the Field

• As teammates doused Monasterio with ice, Rosenthal approached the diamond for an interview.
• He inadvertently backed into a cameraman, sending him sprawling onto the warning track.
• Rather than help the fallen freelancer to his feet, Rosenthal gave a scowl and continued working.

Fan Backlash

• “Piece of shit,” “small man complex” and “angry midget” trended within fan replies on X, reflecting widespread disapproval.
• Viewers called out Rosenthal for failing basic sportsmanship by ignoring the cameraman’s plight.
• Some users urged the veteran reporter to “do better” and publicly apologize for the incident.

Broader Reaction Veteran insiders seldom face such direct criticism for on-field missteps. Rosenthal, known for accurate reporting and decades of baseball coverage, has yet to address the blowback or release a statement regarding the cameraman incident.

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