Overview

• Chip Caray accidentally used a slur instead of “flag” during the promo for Disability Pride Night on the June 21 broadcast.
• The on-air gaffe led to 31 seconds of silence before co-announcer Brad Thompson resumed commentary.
• Social media reaction and fan commentary overwhelmingly framed the incident as an honest mistake and called for leniency.
• Observers compared the episode to past announcer controversies that resulted in firings or blacklisting, such as Grant Napear and Thom Brennaman.
• MLB and the Cardinals have not issued a formal response, but reports state Caray will not face suspension.