"You're Blowing Smoke" - Fans Rip John Smoltz for Making a U-Turn After William Contreras Criticism Garnered Backlash

"You're blowing smoke" - Fans rip John Smoltz for making a U-turn after William Contreras criticism garnered backlash

Former MLB pitcher John Smoltz changed course on Tuesday, a day after his criticism of Milwaukee Brewers' catcher William Contreras’ ball-strike challenges during World Series Game 3 drew a wave of ba

Milwaukee Brewers’ William Contreras Gets Second Response From John Smoltz After ABS Challenge Controversy

Oct 26, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) scores a run on an RBI single hit by outfielder Garrett Mitchell (not pictured) against Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Cam Booser (not pictured) during the fifth inning in game three of the 2026 World Series at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

John Smoltz changes tune on Brewers star William Contreras’ ABS challenges, but there’s 1 problem

Former MLB star pitcher and current broadcaster John Smoltz received some backlash for comments he made during Game 3 of the World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. Smoltz questioned Brewers catcher William Contreras’ decision to challenge a ball in a 2-0 game. Contreras has been exceptional when it comes…

“Very Bad”; “Remove Him From the Booth Forever” – MLB Fans Lash Out at John Smoltz Over William Contreras Commentary in World Series Game 3

Williams Contreras scolded for using successful ABS challenge.