In-Game Interviews Distract MLB Players, Leading to Errors

Recent incidents with Astros' Jeremy Peña and Dodgers' Kiké Hernández raise concerns over live mic distractions during play.

Astros' Jeremy Peña and Dodgers' Kiké Hernández both committed errors during live in-game interviews.
Peña misplayed a routine pop-up while mic'd up with Apple TV+ against the Mets.
Hernández made an error on a ground ball while speaking with Apple TV+ announcers during a game against the Yankees.
Players receive financial incentives for participating in these interviews, earning up to $15,000 in the postseason.
The trend of mic'd-up interviews during games is facing scrutiny from players and teams for causing distractions.