Steve Kaplowitz has been the host of SportsTalk on 600 ESPN El Paso since July of 1997. Prior to that, he spent two years on the KLAQ Morning Show. He has worked with both UTEP and New Mexico State as a play by play voice for football and basketball. In addition to his work in sports radio, Steve has also spent time as a weekend sports anchor on KDBC-TV and KTSM-TV. In 2013, he was inducted into the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame in the media category.
Steve Kaplowitz
Missed Opportunities Could Cost UTEP Fans and Millions
UTEP needed a big performance against North Texas to set up their next two home games with NMSU and Boise State. Instead, the Miners lost on and off the field.
Texas State Is a Nice Home and Home Series for UTEP Football
The UTEP Miners and Texas State Bobcats agreed last week to a home and home series in 2028 and 2031, a move that I thought was good for everyone involved.
Ivan Melendez Homers for the First Time as a Pro
On Saturday, El Paso native Ivan Melendez homered for the first time as a professional ballplayer, as a member of the Class A Visalia Rawhide.
Cleveland Guardians Demote Mustard After Going Winless in Hot Dog Races
Less than a week after former El Paso Chihuahuas slugger Franmil Reyes was designated for assignment, the Cleveland Guardians made another shocking move. This time, it involved one of their iconic mascots involved in the team's Hot Dog Race...
San Diego Padres Go All-In with Massive Juan Soto Deal
The San Diego Padres swung arguably the most massive deal in MLB history by acquiring Washington Nationals superstar Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell.
Arizona Diamondbacks Could Be Perfect Fit For Ivan Melendez
The Arizona Diamondbacks do not have a franchise anchor at first base, paving the way for Ivan Melendez to take over that position in a few years.
How Will San Diego Padres Replace Jurickson Profar in Lineup?
The San Diego Padres were dealt a major blow when Jurickson Profar suffered a concussion and cervical neck strain after a scary collision with C.J. Abrams.
Did Midland RockHounds Steal UTEP’s Thunder with New Cap?
The Midland RockHounds road cap looks like a UTEP design, since it features a pair of picks forming the letter M with the state of Texas in the background.
Gutted Pac-12 Members Might Merge with Mountain West
If up to six Pac-12 members leave for the Big 12, a potential merger with the remaining four Pac-12 schools and the Mountain West makes the most sense.
Former UTEP Miner Eric Vila Finally Healthy and Playing in Spain
After a disappointing two seasons with UTEP that included a serious foot injury, Eric Vila is healthy and thriving on the basketball court at home in Spain.