Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers Radio Broadcaster Charley Steiner Calling Games From Home Due To Pandemic
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers Radio Broadcaster Charley Steiner Calling Games From Home Due To Pandemic

Matt Borelli
August 3, 2020
4 Min Read
Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

The 2020 Major League Baseball season is unlike any other in history due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Strict health and safety protocols are in place to prevent widespread outbreaks in clubhouses from occurring.

Those that felt uncomfortable with the current conditions were given the opportunity to opt out of playing this year — and still hold that right even as the season progresses. Individuals considered high risk for severe illness can do so without forfeiting their salary.

Thus far, more than a dozen players, coaches and several umpires have informed the league they are not participating this year.

The group includes David Price, who informed the Los Angeles Dodgers of his plans earlier this month. The Dodgers have said that they will support any member of the organization who decides to sit out the year.

That’s why it shouldn’t come as a surprise they are allowing radio broadcaster Charley Steiner to work from home this year, via Jorge Castillo of the L.A. Times:

More than six decades later, Steiner will call Dodgers games on the radio from home for another reason: the novel coronavirus. Steiner turned 71 last Friday and has medical conditions that render him a high-risk individual.

He thought he would work out of the booth at Dodger Stadium with Rick Monday for a 16th straight season until he spoke with his doctor last week. “He said, ‘Well, let me tell you this: As a fan, I would love to have you and Mo back. As a friend, I’m not so sure. As your doctor, are you out of your …. mind?’” Steiner said. “At that point I thought it wasn’t worth it. “I can’t tell anybody what’s right for them. I can only say what’s right for me and I believe in science.”

The 2020 campaign marks Steiner’s 16th with the Dodgers. He signed an extension with the club two years ago that keeps him with the organization through the 2021 season.

Having recently turned 71, Steiner falls in the high risk group for severe illness should he contract COVID-19. He also has underlying medical conditions, which made his decision to call games from home this year an easy one.

Vin Scully welcomes MLB back for Opening Day

As the Dodgers were gearing up to host the San Francisco Giants on Opening Day, Hall-of-Fame broadcaster Vin Scully welcomed back the sport in a special tribute for FOX 11 L.A.

Scully, 92, is now a fourth year into retirement after an illustrious Hall-of-Fame career. He called Dodgers games for 67 seasons, joining the team on their move from Brooklyn to Los Angeles, witnessing 13 National League pennants and six World Series titles.

Have you subscribed to our YouTube channel? It’s the best way to watch player interviews, exclusive coverage from events, participate in our shows, and more!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Charley SteinerLos Angeles Dodgers
ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

AJ Pollock
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dave Roberts: AJ Pollock Home Run Allowed Dodgers To ‘Exhale’

June 26, 2021
June 26, 2021
Dodgers Rumors: Darin Erstad To Interview For Managerial Vacancy
Dodgers News

Dodgers News: Darin Erstad Withdraws From Managerial Search

November 14, 2015
November 24, 2015
Jacob Scavuzzo, Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers Minor LeaguesDodgers News

Inside Look At Journey Of A Minor Leaguer, Featuring Dodgers Prospect Jacob Scavuzzo

June 26, 2018
June 26, 2018
Tony Gonsolin
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers Injury Updates: Tony Gonsolin, David Price Make Notable Progress

September 23, 2022
September 23, 2022

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어