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White Sox inform TV play-by-play voice Schriffen that his contract won’t be extended

The White Sox have informed John Schriffen that his contract will not be extended as the club’s lead play-by-play announcer. Schriffen, 42, became the club’s main television play-by-play broadcaster prior to the 2024 season. “John has been a true professional…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 9:52 PM
White Sox inform TV play-by-play voice Schriffen that his contract won’t be extended
Key Things to Know
  • The White Sox will not extend television play-by-play announcer John Schriffen's contract.
  • A national search for Schriffen's replacement will begin immediately.
  • Schriffen originally signed a multi-year contract with the club in January 2024.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Chicago White Sox have notified lead television play-by-play announcer John Schriffen that his contract will not be extended. The 42-year-old broadcaster served in the role after joining the organization ahead of the 2024 Major League Baseball season. The team announced that a national search to find his replacement will begin immediately.

White Sox executive vice president Brooks Boyer thanked Schriffen for his contributions and professionalism throughout his tenure. The upcoming search marks the organization's second search for a primary television voice in three years, following Jason Benetti's departure to the Detroit Tigers.

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