In the grand circus of sports media, where egos flex harder than biceps and microphones double as thrones, few dare to snub royalty—yet here we are. Pat McAfee, the sleeveless sultan of shouty takes, seems to have overlooked a certain MLB icon, and now the MLB world is clutching its pearls. It’s not every day a legend gets ghosted, and the league isn’t laughing it off.

Pat McAfee is like “the guy” in sports media right now, and he seems to have made a big mistake during his recent event. At first, the MLB fans didn’t notice it; the second they noticed it, they did not hold back on McAfee and let him know about his grave mistake.

Pat McAfee recently conducted a show called Pat McAfee’s Big Night AHT in Pittsburgh. For the event, he invited some of the biggest Pirates players, or, as some fans consider them, legends. He missed out on one, and that was Andrew McCutchen. When a fan pointed out that through X, McCutchen replied, “Didn’t get invited”.

These 3 words are going to haunt Pat McAfee for at least the time being. McAfee had invited some great personalities like Aaron Rodgers, Sidney Crosby, and none other than Paul Skenes. While the people in Pittsburgh value Paul Skenes, they know who led them to that top level, and that was Andrew McCutchen.

Andrew McCutchen didn’t just help the Pirates reach the top—he dragged them out of the baseball basement with a gold glove and MVP-level swagger. When he came to the Pirates, they had just lost their 20th straight game and were suffering. He shifted the mentality of players and made sure that they did great things. In 2013, the Pirates made the postseason, breaking their 21-year drought.

And that’s the hook McAfee missed—the guy who made Pittsburgh believe again. You can’t rewrite Pirates history without McCutchen, and you definitely shouldn’t try to celebrate it without him. For someone who thrives on spotlighting greatness, McAfee somehow left out the soul of the story. Maybe next time he’ll bring the receipts—and the rightful legends.

No invite for Andrew McCutchen? Pat McAfee’s big night triggers MLB fan backlash

In a city where sports legends are treated like steel-forged royalty, leaving one out is more than a misstep—it’s practically blasphemy. When the lights shine brightest and the stage is set, you’d expect every hero of Pittsburgh’s past to have a seat at the table. But somehow, while the likes of Aaron Rodgers and Sidney Crosby made the cut, Andrew McCutchen didn’t. And MLB fans? They noticed—loudly.

Right? When McAfee takes an L, it’s usually loud and proud—but this one’s just awkward. Snubbing McCutchen in Pittsburgh, of all places? That’s like forgetting ketchup on fries. MLB fans aren’t just surprised—they’re stunned. You don’t sideline the guy who saved the franchise.

Absolutely nailed it—this was a jaw-dropping oversight. Leaving out Andrew McCutchen at a Pittsburgh event is like forgetting the pierogies at a Steelers tailgate. It’s not just a miss; it’s a full-blown strikeout in front of a packed house. McAfee fumbled the hometown vibes big time.

That “L” isn’t just for the timeline—it’s etched into the moment. McAfee had a golden chance to honor a Pittsburgh icon and completely blew it. MLB fans expected better, especially from someone who claims to know and love the game. This one’s going to sting for a while.

That pretty much sums up the collective reaction—just one big “WTH” with a side of disbelief. McCutchen is Pittsburgh baseball, and to not even extend an invite? Feels less like an oversight and more like a facepalm moment. McAfee dropped the ball, and MLB fans aren’t letting it slide.

Calling it a “big mistake” might even be too polite. Not inviting #22—the face of the Pirates’ revival—is like throwing a party for Batman and forgetting Bruce Wayne. McCutchen earned that spot a hundred times over. This wasn’t just a slip—it was a spotlight fumble.

And that’s the thing—this wasn’t just a social slip-up; it was a full-blown MLB culture miss. You don’t build a tribute to Pittsburgh’s greatness and forget the guy who was the blueprint. If McAfee wants to keep his street cred in the ‘Burgh, next time he better double-check that guest list.