This so much, and it goes beyond games, even beyond sports. I hate all instances of it.
Another one is when they are doing an interview while the game is being played, thus not even showing the action.
Also, not sure if it's ESPN or FOX, but whoever does the mic'ing of players while they are playing needs to stop.
"The umpires in the stands..." A. They aren't umpires. B. They are biased and their opinion is irrelevant.
"The pitcher wanted that one..." Really?, you don't say