Philly Radio: WTEL Adds Reading Phillies To Line-Up

WTEL 610 AM is celebrating its 30th year of having an all-sports format by welcoming the Reading Fightin Phils to its lineup this season.

The Fightins and Beasley Media Group Inc. announced Friday that they have reached a deal for Reading's 2018 games to be broadcast on 610 AM Sports.

Scott Hunsicker, the team's general manager, said the new partnership is a win-win for everyone, reports WFMZ-TV69.

"It's better for our fans, it's better for our radio advertising partners," he said. "It's exciting to know that Phillies fans throughout the tri-state area will be able to listen to Reading Fightins games this season."

"610 AM Sports is a legacy radio station, and a powerful radio station," Hunsicker said. "I grew up listening to 610 AM Sports. The Reading Fightin Phils are proud to be considered a legacy Double-A franchise. When the opportunity presented itself for the Reading Fightins to partner with 610 AM Sports, it really was a no-brainer."

610 AM Sports, an ESPN Radio affiliate, is already home to "The Bull Season" with former Philadelphia Phillies left-fielder and Reading hall of famer Greg Luzinski, Villanova University football and men's basketball, and the Delaware 87ers.

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"Heritage Sports Talker 610 AM is proud to be associated with another heritage brand," said Joe Bell, Beasley Media Group's vice president and market manager. "We look forward to highlighting the Phillies stars of tomorrow TODAY!"