Longtime Oakland A’s broadcaster Ray Fosse is stepping away from the booth, effective immediately, for health reasons. Fosse, the A’s, and NBC Sports California released joint statements Thursday afternoon.
Fosse’s statement:
“Along with my wife of 51 years, Carol, today we share that I have been silently battling cancer for the past 16 years. Given my current medical condition, I am taking a step away from the A’s and NBC Sports California effective immediately, to focus on my treatment and to be with my family during this time. My wife, Carol, and I extend our gratitude to the baseball community, and community at large, for your thoughts and prayers.