Mike Farrell

Jim Abbott accepted the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance and delivered another masterpiece.

youtu.be/0D8BvcTxrl8?si… A career highlight to sit down with one of my favorite guitarists ever for this piece.

Honoring three remarkable individuals at the 2026 ESPYS on July 15 ✨ 🏆 Jim Abbott | Jimmy V Award for Perseverance 🏆 Jason Collins | Arthur Ashe Award for Courage 🏆 Scott Ruskan | Pat Tillman Award for Service

25 yrs ago, Ray Bourque won his 1st & only #StanleyCup - no one in #NHL history played more games before becoming a Champ His story is the backbone of the '26 Stanley Cup Final opening 'The Waiting Game' 🏒 Narrated by Jon Hamm 🏆 Produced, directed & edited by @MikeFarrellESPN

The wait is always worth it. The Stanley Cup Final begins NOW on ABC and the ESPN App 🍿

Honored to have edited and directed this tease for the Stanley Cup Final tonight on ESPN, with the legend Ray Bourque and a legendary tune.

The #SportsEmmys Award for Outstanding Sports Editing: Short Form goes to 4 Nations Face-Off: For Crest and Country | @NHL (@espn).

✨Someone has to be the first, but former baseball player @jabbottum31 was much more than that. Born without a right hand, Abbott’s rise to @MLB was a phenomenal achievement. The highlight of his career—and the focus of this documentary—came on September 4, 1993, when Abbott, pitching for the @Yankees, threw a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians—a day that became legendary for all who were in attendance and for those watching or listening from home. 🏆For its deeply detailed, deeply human look at what Jim Abbott means to baseball and beyond, Southpaw—The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott is a #PeabodyWinner. @JeremySchaap peabodyawards.com/award-profile/…

A massive congratulations to SIX DOC NYC alumni named as 86th annual @PeabodyAwards winners! 🏆 COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN NO OTHER LAND PUT YOUR SOUL ON YOUR HAND AND WALK SOUTHPAW: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JIM ABBOTT THOUGHTS & PRAYERS (1/2)

Bringing real stories to light with integrity and passion. 📽️✨ Join us in honoring these Documentary #PeabodyWinners for bringing truth and perspective to the forefront. 🏆 peabodyawards.com/awards/winners/

SOUTHPAW IS A PEABODY WINNER!

Southpaw—The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott is a powerful story of resilience and identity, chronicling Abbott’s extraordinary journey to become a celebrated pitcher, including pitching a no-hitter for the New York Yankees—all while born without a right hand. For more: peabodyawards.com/award-profile/… #PeabodyNominee #StoriesThatMatter @JeremySchaap

The @PeabodyAwards just announced that Southpaw, the @E60 doc directed and edited by @MikeFarrellESPN, has been nominated in the documentary category. Of the 41 nominations announced today across three categories, it is the only content from the world of sports. From the announcement: Southpaw: The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott (ESPN) Jim Abbott, born without a right hand, defied the odds to become a celebrated baseball pitcher, achieving fame in the Major Leagues and notably pitching a no-hitter for the New York Yankees in 1993. His journey, marked by struggles with being a reluctant role model, continues to inspire and resonate with disabled and limb-different individuals worldwide, making "Southpaw" a powerful narrative about ingenuity and identity.

Our film Southpaw - The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott has been nominated for a Peabody. An incredible honor. @JeremySchaap @jabbottum31 @PeabodyAwards

Really proud that our E60 film on @jabbottum31, Southpaw, is nominated for Outstanding Long Documentary at the 2026 Sports Emmys. @JeremySchaap

James Harrison has no doubt his touchdown was the greatest play in Super Bowl history 😲 🍿 Super Bowl LXI is on ESPN and ABC on Feb. 14, 2027.

In 2025, college sports are ever-changing and confusing – even for those at the center of it. A new E60 special seeks to make sense of it all. 'Paid to Play: Understanding College Sports in 2025' premieres December 28 at 8:30 PM ET on @ESPN, streaming after on the ESPN app.

youtu.be/sSuOrHeZhe8?si… This piece was something different for me. A fun ride. Thanks to all the friends, family, and Buffalonians that helped out.

@realpatcraw4d @ShreddandRagan Patrick, my name is Mike Farrell, I am a producer with ESPN. I am wondering if you were the reddit poster who knew the gentlemen in the early table jumping video? Please reach out to me at mike.farrell@espn.com

@ShreddandRagan this: x.com/realpatcraw4d/…

Honored that our work on Southpaw was nominated for a Critics Choice Award this week.