Boston Red Sox flagship station WEEI-FM has announced its play-by-play team for the coming season. Red Sox Hall of Fame announcer Joe Castiglione returns for his 38th season and will be joined by veteran broadcasters Will Flemming, Sean McDonough, and Lou Merloni.
“Last year we had the unique opportunity to rotate different broadcast talents throughout the season, all of whom did an amazing job,” said Mark Hannon, Regional President and Market Manager, Entercom Boston. “This year we are thrilled to have a more permanent and consistent lineup with Will, Sean, and Lou who will join Red Sox Hall of Famer Joe Castiglione to deliver a dynamic broadcast experience for Red Sox fans.”
“Joe Castiglione has been a staple of our radio broadcast for nearly three decades, even surpassing the tenure of legendary Red Sox Hall of Fame broadcaster Ned Martin (1961-1993),” said Sam Kennedy, President and CEO, Boston Red Sox. “We are lucky to have his steady voice take us through another Red Sox season, joined by some of the best sports analysts in the industry.”
Flemming returns for his second season with the WEEI Red Sox Radio Network. Prior to joining WEEI, Flemming served as the play-by-play voice of the Pawtucket Red Sox.
Emmy Award-winning McDonough is entering his second season calling games on WEEI.
Merloni began calling games for the WEEI in 2013. The Framingham, MA, native played nine seasons in Major League Baseball, including six with the Red Sox.
