I rented ESPN Baseball 2k5, and each time I play the game, I notice that the audio commentary lags behind the actual "visual" gameplay. In other words, I hit the ball to short, who throws the ball to first base. About 2-4 seconds after the play is over, the commentary will kick in saying the ball is hit to short etc. Does this happen to anyone else?

Haven't played this title, I'm both suprised and not suprised at the same time - I think EA sucks - but they usually baby their PS2 products (other platforms suffer though) I really wouldn't think you have a hardware fault unless it is only within a certain serial number range, this does occur.
Mostly I just wanted to say EA sucks.