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Coverage dated October 26, 2026 to October 27, 2026

White Sox announce TV play-by-play announcer John Schriffen won't return for 2027 season

Headline from WGN Chicago

The Chicago White Sox announced Monday afternoon that they will not extend the contract of John Schriffen, 42, who signed a three-year deal prior to the 2024 season to be the team's main play-by-play announcer on television.

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  1. Sun Times

    White Sox announce John Schriffen won't return as TV voice (opens Sun Times)

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    Sun Times's feed description

    John Schriffen will not return to the White Sox' TV booth next season. The team told Schriffen that his contract won't be extended. His three-year deal expired after the season, and the Sox won't pick up the option year.

  2. WGN Chicago

    White Sox announce TV play-by-play announcer John Schriffen won't return for 2027 season (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    The Chicago White Sox announced Monday afternoon that they will not extend the contract of John Schriffen, 42, who signed a three-year deal prior to the 2024 season to be the team's main play-by-play announcer on television.

  3. New York Post

    White Sox move on from TV voice John Schriffen — with former ESPNer as possible replacement (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The White Sox will have a new television voice next season.