WGN may no longer be the flagship station of the Chicago Cubs, but that doesn’t mean they won’t cover the club as if they were.
The radio station announced today that former Chicago Cubs pitchers Kerry Wood and Ryan Dempster have been hired as baseball analysts. The duo will make appearances every Thursday, with Dempster joining Steve Cochran’s morning show, and Wood visiting with Roe Conn’s afternoon show.
“Woody and Dempster are the perfect pair to drive the conversation during a year loaded with great storylines,” said Todd Manley, vice president of programming and content at WGN. “Baseball’s in our DNA, and we can’t wait to get this season rolling.”
Credit to Robert Feder who originally reported this information
Jason Barrett is the President and Founder of Barrett Media since the company was created in September 2015. Prior to its arrival, JB served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He also spent time programming SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jason also worked on-air and behind the scenes in local radio at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years on the national stage, producing radio shows for ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT. Among them included the Dan Patrick Show, and GameNight.
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