Andy Masur

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Andy Masur is a columnist for BSM and works for WGN Radio as an anchor and play-by-play announcer. He also teaches broadcasting at the Illinois Media School. During his career he has called games for the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox. He can be found on Twitter @Andy_Masur1 or you can reach him by email at Andy@Andy-Masur.com.

Derek Jeter is The Captain, Not Captain Obvious on MLB on FOX

I’m enjoying what I’m seeing out of Jeter here in this postseason. I think he was an excellent addition to the Fox crew.

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Baseball revived itself from the sports trash heap with the new rules implemented this year. How can TV help push it over the top?

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"We are most looking forward to continuing to bring his real and honest take on national news to our audience over the next several years.”