Former SportsNet NY analyst Nelson Figueroa has finally addressed his controversial departure from the network, claiming the relationship “ran its course.”
Appearing as a guest last night on Call it a Night with Julie Stewart-Binks on the fubo Sports Network, Figueroa did not speak to reports that he showed up in “a state not fit to work,” as the New York Post put it in its story.
“I think basically it comes down to, it kind of ran it’s course,” Figueroa said. “Four years, I was nominated for four Emmys. Going into year five, they decided to go in a different direction. Having said that, I was having to work three times as much to make half as much. It was a very difficult time for all parties. It wasn’t the best fit for me.”
Figueroa then alluded to a the film Jerry McGuire. in which the sports agent played by Tom Cruise,...
Appearing as a guest last night on Call it a Night with Julie Stewart-Binks on the fubo Sports Network, Figueroa did not speak to reports that he showed up in “a state not fit to work,” as the New York Post put it in its story.
“I think basically it comes down to, it kind of ran it’s course,” Figueroa said. “Four years, I was nominated for four Emmys. Going into year five, they decided to go in a different direction. Having said that, I was having to work three times as much to make half as much. It was a very difficult time for all parties. It wasn’t the best fit for me.”
Figueroa then alluded to a the film Jerry McGuire. in which the sports agent played by Tom Cruise,...
- 9/27/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Mets TV analyst Nelson Figueroa has exited SportsNet New York, the New York Post reports.
Figueroa was fired Friday morning, according to the Post. The paper cites unnamed sources who say Figueroa arrived to work Thursday in a “state not fit to work,” and demanded to still appear on “Baseball Night in New York,” Sny’s evening program, but was not allowed.
Sny did not immediately respond to a request for comment from TheWrap. Representatives for Figueroa also did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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The former Mets pitcher’s started as a Mets analyst in 2015, replacing Bobby Ojeda; prior to this season Figueroa was demoted to the No. 2 analyst when Todd Zeile took the No. 1 spot on Mets pregame and postgame shows. Figueroa continued to appear on the program, but the bulk of his...
Figueroa was fired Friday morning, according to the Post. The paper cites unnamed sources who say Figueroa arrived to work Thursday in a “state not fit to work,” and demanded to still appear on “Baseball Night in New York,” Sny’s evening program, but was not allowed.
Sny did not immediately respond to a request for comment from TheWrap. Representatives for Figueroa also did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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The former Mets pitcher’s started as a Mets analyst in 2015, replacing Bobby Ojeda; prior to this season Figueroa was demoted to the No. 2 analyst when Todd Zeile took the No. 1 spot on Mets pregame and postgame shows. Figueroa continued to appear on the program, but the bulk of his...
- 6/1/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Los Angeles, July 12: Actor Charlie Sheen reportedly made a recent visit to Scotland to look out for the famous Loch Ness monster.
The monster has been a matter of muse since many years, and people have time and again tried to trace proof of its existence in the Loch Ness lake.
Sheen is said to have gone there in his private jet, and he was accompanied by his friends Todd Zeile and Brian Peck.
The friends stayed at the historic Aldourie Castle, on the shores of Loch Ness, for one night only, and the manager of the place is sure that Sheen will be back soon, reports thesun.co.uk.
"All I can say is that Mr. Sheen.
The monster has been a matter of muse since many years, and people have time and again tried to trace proof of its existence in the Loch Ness lake.
Sheen is said to have gone there in his private jet, and he was accompanied by his friends Todd Zeile and Brian Peck.
The friends stayed at the historic Aldourie Castle, on the shores of Loch Ness, for one night only, and the manager of the place is sure that Sheen will be back soon, reports thesun.co.uk.
"All I can say is that Mr. Sheen.
- 7/11/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
Charlie Sheen fueled up his private jet for a 24-hour mission to accomplish what no one else has been able to for the last 80 years ... find the Loch Ness Monster.Charlie flew to Scotland last week -- and sources close to the Warlock tell us it was literally a last minute call ... like most of his decisions.We're told Sheen brought along his two pals -- ex-baseball star Todd Zeile and longtime stand-in Brian Pekk...
- 7/11/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Charlie Sheen’s new FX show Anger Management premieres on Thursday, so Sheen stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon yesterday to partake in America’s favorite pastime, complete with a Fallon versus Sheen batting competition.
See how Fallon fares (with some coaching from former player Todd Zeile) in part 1:
In part 2, check out the former Major League star’s baseball skills. Come for the action, stay for the obligatory “Winning!” joke:
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See how Fallon fares (with some coaching from former player Todd Zeile) in part 1:
In part 2, check out the former Major League star’s baseball skills. Come for the action, stay for the obligatory “Winning!” joke:
Read more:
Charlie Sheen says David Chappelle is the reason he got fired from ‘Men’
Charlie Sheen’s retirement: What should he do after ‘Anger Management’?
Casting Net: Colin Firth,...
- 6/26/2012
- by Erin Strecker
- EW.com - PopWatch
Charlie Sheen's Super Bowl party was better than yours ... Wayyyy Better ... 'cause he had chicken wings, ribs, sliders, cookies and some of the Greatest Baseball Players Of All Time!! Sheen hosted the bash at his Beverly Hills mansion ... and the stars came out in droves ... including Mlb Hall of Famer Joe Morgan ... who was greeted with a big fat Super Bowl kiss on his face.Other guests included L.A. Dodgers player James Loney...
- 2/8/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Charlie Sheen opens up to "Extra's" Adrianna Costa in an exclusive new interview at The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation event, in which he talks about the possibility of a future chat show, joking, "Well, I'd have to change my name to Choprah." Charlie said taking over for Oprah would be "epic," since the talk show queen is retiring from her show this month.
The actor also dishes on wrapping up his "Torpedo of Truth" tour...
The actor also dishes on wrapping up his "Torpedo of Truth" tour...
- 5/6/2011
- Extra
Charlie Sheen strapped on his cleats last week ... stepped into the batter's box at a college baseball field ... and blasted a home run off of a former major league player ... and TMZ has the footage. Sheen was hanging out in Denver, Co on Friday when he felt like taking some batting practice ... so he bought five cases of baseballs and headed over to All City Field where a local club team was holding practice. Sheen...
- 5/5/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
THR reportedly said Charlie Sheen‘s iconic “Wild Thing” Rick Vaughn would play a key role in new sequel of the Major League franchise.
The original film’s writer and director, David S. Ward, who said that he’s scribed a script for a third “Major League” film — the series took a late-90′s detour to the minor leagues — and that Sheen’s got a major character to play.
It’s 20 years later and Charlie’s character has been out of baseball since he gave up the walk-off homerun in the seventh game of the World Series. But the team wants him back to mentor this young fireballing relief pitcher.”
Sheen said he’s very much up for doing a new “Major League” movie and even had hosted over the Presidents Day Weekend screening of his 1989 comedy “Major League” for an all-star spectators that included baseball celebrities like Brian Wilson,...
The original film’s writer and director, David S. Ward, who said that he’s scribed a script for a third “Major League” film — the series took a late-90′s detour to the minor leagues — and that Sheen’s got a major character to play.
It’s 20 years later and Charlie’s character has been out of baseball since he gave up the walk-off homerun in the seventh game of the World Series. But the team wants him back to mentor this young fireballing relief pitcher.”
Sheen said he’s very much up for doing a new “Major League” movie and even had hosted over the Presidents Day Weekend screening of his 1989 comedy “Major League” for an all-star spectators that included baseball celebrities like Brian Wilson,...
- 2/23/2011
- by Nikola Mraovic
- Filmofilia
Because he now fancies himself a role model for substance abuse, Charlie Sheen took part in an educational video for at-risk kids in Westlake Village. Here’s an idea: you don’t want to put kids at risk? Get them the hell away from Charlie Sheen. Because you can probably get a contact high from Charlie Sheen’s farts. He rips one and boom! you’re addicted to coke. Sheen is good friends with Todd Zeile, retired Mets player and owner of the organization that filmed the video. “Charlie spoke to the kids and was happy to pose for...
- 2/22/2011
- Hollyscoop.com
With baseball's spring training underway, what better way for some current and former baseball stars to get ready for the new season than.... a party at Charlie Sheen's house.
The rehabbing "Two and a Half Men" star had several superstars of America's favorite pasttime -- along with fellow Hollywood superstar Colin Farrell -- over to his home on Friday for a viewing of Charlie's own baseball classic, "Major League," Access Hollywood has learned.
Among the ball players who joined Charlie and Colin at the house were former players Lenny Dykstra, Eddie Murray, Todd Zeile and Kenny Lofton, as ...
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The rehabbing "Two and a Half Men" star had several superstars of America's favorite pasttime -- along with fellow Hollywood superstar Colin Farrell -- over to his home on Friday for a viewing of Charlie's own baseball classic, "Major League," Access Hollywood has learned.
Among the ball players who joined Charlie and Colin at the house were former players Lenny Dykstra, Eddie Murray, Todd Zeile and Kenny Lofton, as ...
Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
- 2/21/2011
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
The new, "100 percent" sober Charlie Sheen has found a more wholesome way to have a little fun -- and spend a little money. The "Two and a Half Men" told TMZ he flew baseball stars past and present to his home to watch his 1989 hit, "Major League." Sheen told the site he flew in San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson on his jet from Arizona to Los Angeles, and also brought in Kenny Lofton, Todd Zeile, Eddie Murray, Lenny Dykstra. Pete Rose was supposed to be there but couldn't make...
- 2/21/2011
- The Wrap
Charlie Sheen tells TMZ ... "I'm married ... to baseball" ... and we now know which legendary Mlb "spouses" he invited to party at his home on Friday ... and it's pretty damn impressive. Sheen tells us ... in addition to flying in Sf Giants pitcher Brian "The Beard" Wilson on his jet from Arizona to L.A. ... Charlie also imported Kenny Lofton , Todd Zeile , Eddie Murray, Lenny Dykstra and others. We're told Pete Rose was supposed to show ... but...
- 2/21/2011
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
A host of celebrities will join Dodgers legend Steve Garvey for his special Celebrity Softball Classic and Family Fun Festival this Saturday.
The star will be joined by Nicollette Sheridan, Pete Rose (who will swing a bat again for the first time in decades), James Denton, Jose Canseco, Tillman the Skateboarding Bulldog, Sophie Monk, Michael Clarke Duncan, Carl Weathers, Greg Finley, Omar Miller, James Van Der Beek, Logan Huffman, Ron Cey, Maury Wills, Todd Zeile, Jay Johnstone Bill Russell, Jimmy Van Patten, Bobby Castillo, Kenny Landreaux, Lee Lacy, Rudy Law, Jerry Reuss, Derrel Thomas and others at the Eddy D. Stadium, Pepperdine University, Malibu, on July 10.
The event will raise money for the Als Association, an organization that aims to lead the fight to cure and treat Als through global, cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing...
The star will be joined by Nicollette Sheridan, Pete Rose (who will swing a bat again for the first time in decades), James Denton, Jose Canseco, Tillman the Skateboarding Bulldog, Sophie Monk, Michael Clarke Duncan, Carl Weathers, Greg Finley, Omar Miller, James Van Der Beek, Logan Huffman, Ron Cey, Maury Wills, Todd Zeile, Jay Johnstone Bill Russell, Jimmy Van Patten, Bobby Castillo, Kenny Landreaux, Lee Lacy, Rudy Law, Jerry Reuss, Derrel Thomas and others at the Eddy D. Stadium, Pepperdine University, Malibu, on July 10.
The event will raise money for the Als Association, an organization that aims to lead the fight to cure and treat Als through global, cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing...
- 7/7/2010
- Look to the Stars
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