In 1987, Mike Lange and Steve Blass would call the games on TV.

6 days ago · Lange’s studious approach wasn’t limited to hockey. For a handful of years, he handled play-by-play duties for the Pirates with color commentator Steve Blass.

6 days ago · ABOUT THIS EPISODE Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani: Callers share their stories of meeting Mike Lange and talking to him with their interactions. Matthew in New York met Lange on his 21st birthday and they talked for over an hour. Steve Blas shares stories of how Mike helped him along the way during his young broadcasting days when they called Pirates games together. Sports English United States Use ...

Oct 20, 2021 · He was joined by Steve Blass, who retired in 2019 after 34 seasons as a Pirates color analyst, and Greg Brown, in his 27th year as the baseball club's play-by-play announcer. "They're dear...

Aug 10, 2021 · When they called games together, Lange and Blass did a “Bartles and Jaymes” skit that included costumes and storyboarding. It took 16 takes because the crew couldn’t stop laughing, Blass said.

Feb 15, 2025 · Pirates broadcasters Steve Blass (left) and Greg Brown (right) pose with Mike Lange at his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001. (Courtesy of Greg Brown) Mike Lange speaks at the...

Steve shares stories of how Mike helped him along the way during his young broadcasting days when they called Pirates games together on KBL Sports. Steve mentioned how Lange would anticipate moments and his tone made it for a great joy to listen to.

It was the first of two seasons Mike Lange called Pirates games on cable TV, and the Pirates had a day-night doubleheader against the Mets one June night. Greg Brown was just 24 and had recently been appointed what would best be described as a sideline reporter alongside Lange and Steve Blass (more on that in a bit).

Steve shares stories of how Mike helped him along the way during his young broadcasting days when they called Pirates games together on KBL Sports. Steve mentioned how Lange would anticipate moments a... – Listen to Pirates Steve Blass used to call games with Mike Lange and joins the show, plus fans remember Lange by The Pomp And Joe Show instantly on your tablet, phone or browser - no ...

Jul 10, 2013 · Brown rebounded and soon found himself producing Pirates pregame and postgame shows and traveling with the high-profile KBL broadcast team: Steve Blass and Mike Lange. Lange, whom Brown...