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.

There’s No Such Thing As Too Much Prep

"Baseball is filled with numbers, stats and tons of information provided by the team. From all of that, you have to decide what is important to your listening audience."

A Story Unlike Any Other Told Perfectly

"Nantz let the pictures tell the story, as he “laid out” for 2 minutes and 42 seconds. No words could have ever done those pictures justice."

An Uncertain Business Full of Excitement & Fear

"For those that may be out of work soon, it can be a scary and exciting situation at the same time. Leaving what’s familiar is scary, but what may lie ahead can be terrific."

Baseball Play-By-Play Evolves On The Radio

"The Voices of Summer are on the case bringing you the National Pastime in its purist form, even if that art form has changed a little bit."

It’s The Busiest Time Of Year For Play-By-Play Guys

"Brian Anderson of the Milwaukee Brewers, Jason Benetti of the White Sox, Gary Cohen of the Mets and Tom McCarthy of the Phillies are just a few of these guys that have pulled or are pulling double duty."

Breaking

WJR 760 Launches ‘Founding Fathers Friday’ Ahead of America 250 Celebration

"As we approach the 250, we thought it'd be a good idea to go back and revisit and learn about the people that set this whole thing up."

NASCAR Broadcaster, Hall of Fame Driver Ned Jarrett Dies at Age 93

"While we mourn his passing, we celebrate the remarkable life of an amazing man and truly the best father anyone could have wished for. Rest in Peace, Dad."

Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, Jon Wertheim to Remain on 60 Minutes

"Audiences trust them because they have proved it, story by story, for decades. Working with them is a privilege and every journalist's dream."

Approaching the Summit: Cameron Hendrix, Magellan AI

"We prioritize events where we can connect directly with people who are facing challenges we can help solve or learn from ourselves."