Detroit Tigers television announcers Mario Impemba and Rod Allen have been suspended for the rest of the season after allegedly getting into a physical altercation earlier this week.
The Tigers Announcer's Fight Was Reportedly Over a Chair #MLB #Tigers https://t.co/vHcCzB3ewB
— SportsGossip.com (@sportsgossip) September 7, 2018
Fox Sports Detroit announced the decision Friday. The popular longtime pair reportedly tangled in the broadcast booth Tuesday before a game in Chicago against the White Sox.
After speaking with all involved parties, FOX Sports Detroit has decided not to schedule Rod Allen and Mario Impemba for any future Tigers telecasts this season. Since this is an internal matter, we will have no further comment.
— FOX Sports Detroit (@FOXSportsDet) September 7, 2018
Impemba and Allen are in their 17th season as the team’s main television team.
Allen defended himself on Twitter on Thursday.
Sounds like these guys were stuck in a bad marriage. Maybe some therapy, and family counseling may help them get back to a loving caring place for one another. Nah.
