John Sterling Returns to Call Yankees Playoffs

John Sterling, the 86-year-old legendary radio voice of the New York Yankees, is coming out of retirement to call the team's postseason games for WFAN. Sterling retired in April 2024 after a 36-year tenure but will reunite with his longtime partner Suzyn Waldman for both home and road games in October. This decision follows approval from Yankees executives and an offer from WFAN's Chris Oliviero. Sterling will also call some regular-season games as a warm-up for the playoffs. After the postseason, Sterling is expected to resume his retirement. Meanwhile, Justin Shackil, Rickie Ricardo, and Emmanuel Berbari, who have filled in for Sterling, are among the candidates to become the permanent play-by-play announcer next season.