Cubs vs. White Sox — Since 1997
★ = Ford C. Frick Award recipient · Current broadcasters marked in blue
| Broadcaster | Years | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon “Boog” Sciambi Current | 2021–Present | TV Play-by-Play | Marquee Sports Network. Replaced Len Kasper who moved to the South Side. ESPN veteran. Said "I want to be where baseball matters" when he took the job. Cubs fans agree. |
| Jim Deshaies Current | 2013–Present | TV Analyst | Known as “JD.” Former ML pitcher (Astros). 16 seasons with Houston before joining the Cubs. Marquee's first-ever broadcast in Feb 2020. The definition of a smooth booth partner. |
| Pat Hughes Current | 1996–Present | Radio Play-by-Play | WSCR / Cubs Radio Network. The voice of summer on the North Side. Famously partnered with Ron Santo for 15 years. Likes tuna sandwiches. Has a good jump shot, allegedly. |
| Ron Coomer Current | 2014–Present | Radio Analyst | Took over from Keith Moreland. Former ML infielder. Solid, dependable, and doesn't get in Pat's way. |
| Zach Zaidman Current | Present | Radio / Studio | Handles Cubs Central pre/post game. Takes over play-by-play for the 5th inning on most games. Keeps everything running. |
| Broadcaster | Years | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Len Kasper | 2005–2020 | TV Play-by-Play | Marquee / WGN. 16 seasons on the North Side. Shocked everyone in Dec 2020 by crossing the street to become the White Sox radio voice. Jon Sciambi called it “Len's job” before he had it. |
| Keith Moreland | 2011–2013 | Radio Analyst | “Zonk.” Filled in during 2010, took the full-time job after Ron Santo's death. |
| Bob Brenly | 2005–2012 (TV); 1990–91 (Radio) | TV Analyst | Won World Series as manager with Arizona in 2001. Came into his own in the booth after his first year — started saying what needed to be said. |
| Chip Caray | 1998–2004 | TV Play-by-Play | Son of Harry, grandson of Skip. Tendency to over-call simple plays. Loves the game. Also broadcast for Atlanta and TBS. |
| Josh Lewin | 1997 | TV | Harry reportedly gave him a hard time. Went on to national work on Fox, then the O's, Tigers, and Rangers. |
| Joe Carter | 2001–2002 | TV Analyst | World Series hero for Toronto. Ex-Cub traded for Rick Sutcliffe. Had trouble articulating his thoughts at times. Always upbeat. |
| Dave Otto | 2001–2002 | TV/Radio | Good insight, good nature. |
| Andy Masur | 1999 | Radio | San Diego Padres announcer. |
| Thom Brennaman | 1990–1995 | TV | Spelled Thom, pronounced Tom. His dad must have been a Jhonny Peralta fan. |
| Broadcaster | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Santo ★ | 1990–2010 | The gold standard. Never gave up — whether fighting diabetes, raising money for JDRF, or believing in the Cubs. Died in 2010. Deserves his Hall of Fame plaque for what he gave as both player and broadcaster. The booth has never been the same. |
| Steve Stone | 1983–2000; 2003–2004 | Cubs TV/Radio analyst before moving to the South Side. Also a White Sox broadcaster. See Sox page for full bio. |
| DeWayne Staats | 1985–1989 | |
| Dave Nelson | 1988–1989 | Also did coaching. Later broadcast for the Brewers. |
| Vince Lloyd | 1965–1986 | A Wrigley Field institution. |
| Lou Boudreau | 1958–1987 | Hall of Fame player turned beloved Cubs broadcaster. Nearly three decades behind the mic. |
| Jack Brickhouse ★ | 1941–1981 | TV/Radio. Also broadcast for the White Sox. “Hey Hey!” is his home run call — still on a foul pole at Wrigley. Did it all. Name a sport, he probably called it. |
| Milo Hamilton ★ | 1955–57; 1981–84 | Called Hank Aaron's 715th HR. Deep voice. Old school. Not a Harry Caray fan. Terrific announcer. |
| Harry Caray ★ | 1982–1997 | Born Harry Christopher Carabina. Broadcast for the Cardinals, A's (one year), then the White Sox for 11 years with Jimmy Piersall before ending his career with the Cubs. Oversized black glasses, singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” and pure Chicago. Still missed. |
| Jack Quinlan | 1956–1964 | |
| Ronald Reagan | 1933–1936 | 40th President of the United States. Motion picture actor. Also broadcast Cubs games. Liked Jelly Belly jelly beans. |
| Bob Elson ★ | 1928–1941 | |
| Hal Totten | 1924–1944 |
★ Ford C. Frick Award recipient — presented by the Baseball Hall of Fame for broadcasting excellence.