Joe Castiglione Retires After 42 Seasons with Red Sox

Joe Castiglione, the esteemed voice of the Boston Red Sox, has announced his retirement after 42 seasons, effective at the end of the 2024 MLB season. The 77-year-old made the announcement during a broadcast of the Red Sox game against the Yankees, expressing his desire to spend more time with family after a storied career that included calling over 6,500 games and four World Series titles. Castiglione, who received the Ford C. Frick Award earlier this year, is the longest-tenured play-by-play announcer in Red Sox history, having joined the team in 1983. The Red Sox plan to honor him at Fenway Park during their final regular season game on September 29. Though he will step back from regular broadcasts, Castiglione will remain with the team as an honorary ambassador and may fill in on broadcasts as needed. His contributions to baseball broadcasting have been celebrated, with Red Sox owner John Henry acknowledging his storytelling prowess and exceptional character.