{"id":2456500,"date":"2025-07-07T16:41:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T20:41:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/espn-accused-of-using-ai-for-bizarre-post-about-44-year-old-world-series-champs-death\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T16:43:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T20:43:01","slug":"espn-accused-of-using-ai-for-bizarre-post-about-44-year-old-world-series-champs-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/espn-accused-of-using-ai-for-bizarre-post-about-44-year-old-world-series-champs-death\/","title":{"rendered":"ESPN Accused of Using AI for Bizarre Post About 44-Year-Old World Series Champ&#8217;s Death"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fespn-accused-of-using-ai-for-bizarre-post-about-44-year-old-world-series-champs-death%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2456500&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>ESPN has faced criticism for its obituary of Bobby Jenks, a former Chicago White Sox pitcher who passed away from cancer at age 44. Teh network&#8217;s declaration described him as simply &#8220;on the roster&#8221; during the White Sox&#8217;s 2005 World Series victory, which many fans and former players found to be a serious understatement. Critics, including ex-MLB star Doug Mientkiewicz, argued that the description was disrespectful, emphasizing that Jenks was not just a player, but the closer who played a crucial role in the championship. This backlash has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hundreds-frustrated-by-rising-crime-in-california-city-excluded-from-community-safety-meeting\/\" title=\"Many frustrated residents excluded from California city&#039;s &#039;Community Safety Meeting&#039; due to rising crime.\">highlighted broader concerns<\/a> about the use of artificial intelligence in journalism, as many believe the obituary lacked the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disney-adds-trigger-warnings-to-these-classics-now-hidden-from-children-under-seven-years-old\/\" title=\"Disney+ Adds Trigger Warnings To These Classics, Now Hidden From Children Under Seven-Years-Old\">personal touch<\/a> expected for such a sensitive topic. The outrage reflects fans&#8217; desire for more respectful coverage of an athlete who had a meaningful impact on the sport.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>ESPN is facing backlash after publishing what many fans called a tone-deaf obituary for a beloved World Series champion.<\/p>\n<p>Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star closer for the Chicago White Sox, died Friday at the age of 44 following a battle with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/news-anchor-diagnosed-cancer-live-segment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The once-revered &ldquo;Worldwide Leader in Sports&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/mlb\/story\/_\/id\/45679042\/former-chicago-white-sox-pitcher-bobby-jenks-dies-44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted the news<\/a> on its website and d a post on X linking to the article over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>That post read: &ldquo;Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, who was on the roster when the franchise won the 2005 World Series, died on Friday in Sintra, Portugal, the team announced.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, who was on the roster when the franchise won the 2005 World Series, died on Friday in Sintra, Portugal, the team announced. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/S2jqBZM3WR\">https:\/\/t.co\/S2jqBZM3WR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ESPN (@espn) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/espn\/status\/1941633124120612992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); 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The words &ldquo;on the roster&rdquo; struck many baseball fans as a glaring understatement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>WARNING: Some of the following responses contain language that some readers may find offensive<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A.I. for sure <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/owUTimbXSr\">pic.twitter.com\/owUTimbXSr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dr. Boondoggle in Twinsburg (@DrBobNTwinsburg) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrBobNTwinsburg\/status\/1941927366575472976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bobby Jenks &hellip; One of the most electric closers of the 2000s was ~just~ on the roster?!?<\/p>\n<p>ESPN yet again managing to piss off fans from an entire sport by using generative AI to produce news articles. Get a staff writer to write an obit at least. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dfbCA7Wd25\">https:\/\/t.co\/dfbCA7Wd25<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Brendan Ploen (@BrendanPloen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrendanPloen\/status\/1941926159899398283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Jenks was not a benchwarmer or a backup. He was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-shooting-erupts-white-sox-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the team&rsquo;s<\/a> closer and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=A7Q3ntwvuXo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">played in<\/a> all four games of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/postseason\/2005_WS.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the 2005 World Series<\/a>, in which Chicago swept Houston.<\/p>\n<p>Commenters on X called ESPN&rsquo;s description disrespectful if not misleading.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;ESPN should be ashamed and embarrassed for writing something like this!&rdquo; former MLB star Doug Mientkiewicz posted.&ldquo;&lsquo;Was on the roster&rsquo;? He was THE CLOSER on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/true-crime-a-disappearance-a-4-decades-old-cold-case-and-a-conviction-finally-delivered\/\" title=\"TRUE CRIME: A Disappearance, A 4-Decades-Old Cold Case, And A Conviction Finally Delivered\">championship winning team<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Mientkiewicz added: &ldquo;Have some respect!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">ESPN should be ashamed and embarrassed for writing something like this! &ldquo;Was on the roster&rdquo;?  He was THE CLOSER on a championship winning team.  Do some research before you release something.  Have some respect!  RIP Bobby Jenks condolences to his family and teammates <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fiaBJXK4Yi\">https:\/\/t.co\/fiaBJXK4Yi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Doug Mientkiewicz (@DMEASrecruiting) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DMEASrecruiting\/status\/1941897502774489587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Another user wrote, &ldquo;He did a whole lot more than just be on the roster! He closed out the World Series!!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Bobby Jenks &hellip; One of the most electric closers of the 2000s was just on the roster?!&rdquo; one post read. &ldquo;ESPN yet again managing to p*** off fans from an entire sport by using generative AI to produce news articles. Get a staff writer to write an obit at least.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>A different user repeated that oft-cited criticism: &ldquo;ESPN has officially gone full AI.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">ESPN has officially gone full AI <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OtTEoGsnKn\">https:\/\/t.co\/OtTEoGsnKn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jon Iaccino (@ji711) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ji711\/status\/1941846257795788811?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">He did a whole lot more than just be on the roster!  He closed out the World Series!!  <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RIPBobbyJenks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RIPBobbyJenks<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/2005forever?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#2005forever<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PkhUGr58AL\">https:\/\/t.co\/PkhUGr58AL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; A.J. Pierzynski (@ajpierzynski12) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ajpierzynski12\/status\/1941878775366517150?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This company has fallen so far. So far. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qmJB9rqNhq\">https:\/\/t.co\/qmJB9rqNhq<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BMcCarthy32\/status\/1941749846681190750?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This company has fallen so far. So far,&rdquo; one X user lamented.<\/p>\n<p>The article&rsquo;s byline was listed as &ldquo;ESPN News Services.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, ESPN <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poynter.org\/commentary\/2024\/espn-artificial-intelligence-pll-nwsl-coverage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced<\/a> it would begin using AI tools to assist with content creation. The company did not clarify whether AI wrote or edited the Jenks article.<\/p>\n<p>But a deeply human story read as inhuman, as described by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/insanity-espn-announcer-apologizes-calling-america-great-wnba-broadcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN<\/a> on Saturday. For many sports fans, Jenks&rsquo; death is a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >deeply personal story<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>They wanted and deserved a personal touch, and not some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/espn-star-apologizes-entire-fan-base-gets-unfairly-maligned-racists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">detached<\/a> algorithm and network.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star closer for the Chicago White Sox, passed away on Friday at 44 after battling cancer. The well-known sports network shared the news on its website and made a post on X linking to the article over the weekend. The post stated: &#8220;Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, who was part of the team during their 2005 World Series win, died on Friday in Sintra, Portugal.&#8221; Critics quickly pointed out that describing him as &#8220;on the roster&#8221; was an understatement. Many baseball fans felt this phrasing was disrespectful and misleading since Jenks played a crucial role as the team&#8217;s closer in all four games of that championship series against Houston. Former MLB player Doug Mientkiewicz expressed his disappointment with ESPN&#8217;s wording and called for more respect in reporting such significant events. 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