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White Sox announce TV play-by-play announcer John Schriffen won't return for 2027 season

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White Sox announce TV play-by-play announcer John Schriffen won't return for 2027 season — Downers Grove Sports news

The Chicago White Sox announced Monday afternoon that they will not extend the contract of John Schriffen, 42, who signed a three-year deal prior to the 2024 season to be the team's main play-by-play announcer on television.

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