The MLB All-Star weekend is well underway with some exciting events. Although Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. took home the trophy, all eyes were focused on ESPN as they made a massive blunder. Most recently, an ultimate MLB insider highlighted their mistake revolving around Guerrero Jr. 

ESPN has garnered attention in the media lately with the termination of  2 NBA millionaires. However, their reputation takes another hit as they face criticism for a significant mistake during the Home Run Derby.

ESPN makes a colossal blunder regarding the nationality of Vladimir Guerrero Jr

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. just won the Home Run Derby at the All-Star weekend. It was a massive moment for the Blue Jays star as he beat Randy Arozarena in the final round. But ESPN made a gigantic blunder while interviewing Guerrero Jr. after the win.

In a graphic that appeared under his name on TV, they called him Cuban-born. Considering he was born in Montreal, Canada, this is a major oversight. Furthermore, he is of Dominican descent and is not from Cuba. MLB insider Hector Gomez pointed out the blunder via Twitter while replying to a picture highlighting the mistake. In a Tweet, Gomez said, “Cuban-born? 🤔”.

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The incident has garnered much media attention due to Guerrero Jr.’s well-known reputation as a Dominican superstar. Furthermore, it puts ESPN back in the spotlight amidst their recent controversial layoff decisions involving Jalen Rose, Jeff Van Gundy, and 18 other on-air talents. 

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But it does not take anything away from the fact that Guerrero Jr. has won the Home Run Derby. This will give him confidence as his Blue Jays continue to rise in the AL East. Furthermore, the star infielder made history while winning the Home Run Derby title.

Guerrero Jr. joins his father in making history

By winning the Home Run Derby, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joins his father as the only father-son duo to win the event. He took the title 16 years after Vladimir Guerrero Sr. won it in 2007. It is a monumental achievement as the two further etch their names in the history books. Guerrero Jr. will now look to have an impactful All-Star Game and go back to Toronto filled with confidence. 

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ESPN’s colossal blunder had severe consequences for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., leaving him to bear the brunt of their mistake. As the prominent sports media giants continue to attract attention for contentious matters, what are your thoughts on this significant error?