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.

Avoiding Mistakes Takes A Team Effort

"Trust me, in this day and age of social media, you find out very quickly when something that is said is untrue or unintentionally hurtful."

Jason Benetti Wants New Perspectives In The Booth

"I do want people to know that watching baseball through a different prism is a good thing. It’s always a good thing. Let different people comment on the game every once in a while."

Where To Go When You Need To Prep

I’m sure you’ve found yourself sitting in the booth before a baseball game, getting frustrated because you can’t find that one nugget you need...

What Is The Balance That Makes A Perfect Postgame?

"Don’t take cheap shots, more than likely you’ll have to face the people you called out at some point or another."

A Twitter Strategy From The Play-By-Play Booth

"I don’t just repeat or retweet things I may see on Twitter unless I know the source."

Breaking

iHeartMedia Cuts Expose Radio’s Biggest Lie

Let's drop the "content is king" mythology once and for all — because it doesn't hold up under scrutiny.

The NBA Draft Has Become A Television Mess

"The problem is the NBA wants an NFL-sized television event without creating an NFL-sized television format."

Alexi Lalas Is Mastering The Role FOX Sports Needed Him To Play

"Networks like FOX Sports understand that shoulder programming needs more than discussion. It needs personality and personalities who bring out the characters of others. That's the magic of Alexi Lalas."

The Secret Weapon Inside Every Successful Rock Radio Countdown

"just another countdown" becomes a "holy sh!t" countdown.