Rick Manning, the Cleveland Guardians broadcaster and former MLB player, has recently been under fire for making controversial comments during game broadcasts. In May 2025, he faced criticism for saying that a player "wants to kill himself" after an error during a game, which was deemed inappropriate and insensitive by many viewers, especially given that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This was the second time within a year that Manning made such a remark on air. While some fans defended him, others expressed frustration over his choice of words. Neither Manning nor the Guardians organization has issued a formal statement about these remarks so far. Aside from these recent incidents, Rick Manning is known as a former center fielder for the Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee Brewers and has been a color commentator for the Cleveland Guardians since 1990. He has had a long broadcasting tenure with the team. There is no current news indicating a change in his employment status or personal circumstances beyond the controversy over his remarks. He remains part of the Guardians' broadcast team as of the 2025 season.
