Audacy announces the addition of Justin Shackil to WFAN’s flagship broadcast coverage of New York Yankees baseball, beginning with the upcoming 2023 season.
Shackil will serve as the station’s primary postgame show host for the Yankees Radio Network, and fill in for legendary play-by-play voice John Sterling for approximately 30 games, alongside Suzyn Waldman, during the 2023 season.
“Justin is no stranger to the Bronx and his passion for the pinstripes make him the ideal person to join the iconic duo of John and Suzyn in the booth,” said Chris Oliviero, Market President, Audacy New York. “His contributions to the broadcast last season were terrific and well received, so we're excited to see him return in this enhanced role.”
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Shackil will also serve as a reporter for 40-plus Yankees games on YES Network this year, and his additional duties for YES include Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty and college basketball play-by-play. He is also a boxing blow-by-blow voice for Matchroom Boxing events on DAZN. Shackil has previously served in a variety of roles for Yankees Productions, including scoreboard host, digital host and reporter, and he currently hosts a podcast via Jomboy Media called “Toeing the Slab” with former Yankee David Cone. Other career highlights include hosting and play-by-play for NBA TV International, anchoring Westwood One Radio’s Olympics coverage, and anchoring on various SiriusXM Radio sports channels. A New Jersey native, Justin is a proud alumnus of Fordham University.
đź“»Listeners can tune in to WFAN 101.9 FM/ 660 AM in New York on air and nationwide on the Audacy app and website. Fans can also connect with the station via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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