Scott Bair says his time at Marquee Sports Network has ended. The former digital reporter revealed in a social media post that he was laid off December 1 as part of a larger reduction in force tied to shifting priorities. He said the outlet asked him to remain through the completion of the Chicago Bears’ regular season and playoff run before formally departing.
In the tweet, Bair says that he and the network’s other digital reporters were included in the cuts, which he described as disappointing but reflective of broader structural changes underway at the organization.
“I’m so proud of the work we did covering an unforgettable Bears campaign,” wrote Bair. “We finished the season with all green arrows pointing way up, reflecting growth in article views, the Chicago Football Show and audience engagement across platforms.”
The layoffs followed a turbulent period for Marquee Sports Network. The network serves as the television home of the Chicago Cubs. It has faced mounting financial and strategic pressure. Those challenges reflect broader changes across the regional sports network landscape.
Two months after Comcast moved Marquee Sports Network to its highest-priced programming tier, the network announced a leadership change. It will operate without a general manager. The company parted ways with Diane Penny.
According to reporting from the Chicago Sun-Times, the digital content team absorbed significant cuts as part of that restructuring, with content director Tony Andracki and reporter Andy Martinez among those let go.
Within that broader shift, Bair’s coverage of the Chicago Bears reflected Marquee’s original cross-platform vision. At launch, Marquee Sports Network emphasized blending written analysis, podcast production, and social engagement. The goal was to meet fans wherever they consumed content. In a tweet, Bair acknowledged the disappointment of the layoff. However, he described his tenure as a period of professional growth. He called it a career renaissance that sharpened his skills as a writer and digital strategist.
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