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FOUND: 2 - What They Never Told You

Tigers Announcer Jason Benetti Just Showing Off at This Point in the Season

Jason Benetti takes requests.

Sports Illustrated

A pelican crashed the fifth inning of Reds-Giants, and the broadcast commentary was gold

Hey, if you were a pelican, wouldn't you do the same?

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Tigers’ Andrew Chafin had the most hilarious response to a long interview question

This was SO FUNNY!

USA Today Sports Media Group

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NBA Brings Back Bill Walton’s Alternative Telecast on League Pass

Jason Benetti returns as play-by-play man for ‘Throw it Down’

Broadcasting & Cable

Jason Benetti’s departure tops Chicago sports-media stories of 2023

After losing 101 games, White Sox fans lost a beloved broadcaster who was a lifelong Sox fan himself.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why couldn’t White Sox treat Jason Benetti like Bulls treat Adam Amin?

Both broadcasters worked for the same owner and were in similar situations. Yet, Benetti’s relationship with the Sox differed from Amin’s with the Bulls.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jason Benetti’s departure from White Sox hastened by contentious relationship with exec Brooks Boyer

Multiple sources said the Sox’ senior vice president and chief revenue and marketing officer was at the center of the situation, particularly an inappropriate remark he made to Benetti.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Polling Place: Is Cubs’ Craig Counsell already the best pro coach/manager in town?

We tend to get a big overexcited for new coaches around here — setting ourselves up for much disappointment — but Counsell walks in with a pristine reputation and loads of credibility.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jason Benetti joining the Detroit Tigers’ booth is the latest gut-punch for White Sox fans

The White Sox keep finding new ways to torture their fans

USA Today Sports Media Group

Jason Benetti Joins Tigers After Surprising Departure From White Sox

Benetti had called White Sox broadcasts for eight seasons.

Sports Illustrated

Jason Benetti leaves White Sox’ TV booth for Tigers’ with one year left on contract

Benetti’s last contract negotiation was filled with acrimony because of his national obligations with Fox. The relationship had soured, and the Tigers swooped in with a significant offer, according to a source.

Chicago Sun-Times

MLB broadcasters across the league blast Orioles’ announcer suspension during Monday games

Multiple MLB broadcasters took shots at the Orioles during Monday's games.

USA Today Sports Media Group

White Sox swept by Blue Jays, fall to season-low 15 games below .500

Reliever Joe Kelly went on the injured list with elbow inflammation. Nick Padilla was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte and allowed a tiebreaking double to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in Game 2.

Chicago Sun-Times

Early bird: Peacock’s ‘MLB Sunday Leadoff’ lands at Wrigley Field for first time

The point of the package is to give Peacock exclusivity until the rest of the schedule begins, which can be no earlier than 12:35 p.m. Hence the 12:05 start for Orioles-Cubs.

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Lake trout are more noticeable this winter near the shore on the Chicago lakefront.

Sports Illustrated

Report: NBC to Hire Brendan Burke to Work Sunday Morning Baseball

The announcer reportedly replaces Jason Benetti as the main play-by-play broadcaster.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox TV producer Chris Withers anxiously awaits first broadcast with pitch timer

Every facet of the NBC Sports Chicago production will be affected. With spring-training games this season roughly 30 minutes shorter than last season, the entire crew must be more discerning with its time.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs, White Sox TV broadcasting primer: There’s good news and bad

Here’s a breakdown of where you’ll find the Cubs and Sox this season, spanning eight platforms.

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Jason Benetti on White Sox contract talks: ‘It was kind of a pain’

Sox executive Brooks Boyer saw the talks differently. “There really wasn’t anything that sticks out that was bothersome to me,” he said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jason Benetti & Steve Stone will return to White Sox’ TV booth on multiyear deals

The chances of either leaving weren’t great, but the drawn-out process had fans concerned that another misstep by the organization was occurring.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightfoot’s reelection challenges, restaurant surcharges and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jason Benetti and Steve Stone will return to White Sox’ TV booth on multiyear deals

The chances of either leaving weren’t great, but the drawn-out process had fans concerned that another misstep by the organization was occurring.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bill Walton shares everything you must know about his ‘intergalactic’ alternate NBA telecast

"Like a Grateful Dead concert or a remarkable book or a poem or a song, you never know how NBA basketball is going to play out."

Chicago Sun-Times

UP & ADAM: Bulls voice Amin tops 3rd annual Chicago sports-media power rankings

More than 100 radio and TV broadcasters were considered. The top 20 follow, with last year’s rank in parentheses. And, new this year, I included the bottom five. Hey, it’s a tough business.

WEKU

Opinion: Vin Scully voiced baseball's history

Vin Scully, the "Voice of the Dodgers," died this week at the age of 94. Scott Simon reflects on the announcer's skill calling games for MLB's Los Angeles team.

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