Boog Sciambi has a new job, but it doesn't mean he's leaving Cubs broadcasts

On the heels of this week's announcement that longtime reporter Taylor McGregor is leaving Marquee Sports Network for a full-time gig with ESPN, a lot of Chicago Cubs fans probably read a little too much into a new role play-by-play man Jon 'Boog' Sciambi is adding to his resume.

Sciambi is set to join select Minnesota Timberwolves broadcasts this season in a play-by-play capacity, but it's not a career change for the TV voice of the North Siders, just another side-gig, similar to his national MLB and college basketball coverage that's been part of his schedule his entire time with the Cubs.

But does that mean he's jumping ship on Marquee? Apparently not. According to Cubs beat writer Meghan Montemurro, Sciambi and the rest of the TV broadcast team recently had their contracts extended through 2028 - bringing continued stability to fans.

The connection between Sciambi and the Timberwolves isn't the stretch some may believe it to be. Alex Rodriguez owns the team and given Boog's longstanding connections throughout baseball (not to mention his reputation in the industry), this makes sense for everyone involved.

When conflicting dates arise, Alex Cohen has proven himself to be a more than capable play-by-play man after spending years with the Iowa Cubs. Both he and Sciambi pair well with the venerable Jim Deshaies, who has been a fixture on Cubs broadcasts since 2013.

Alex Cohen could get added broadcasts in first half of 2027 Cubs season

For those of you who aren't familiar with the NBA schedule, the season runs from October to April, with the playoffs carrying through mid-June. Sciambi isn't the sole play-by-play voice in the Minnesota broadcast mix, as he's joined by Kevin Calabro and Michael Grady. The bulk of the games will be handled by Calabro and Sciambi, which could set up some scheduling difficulties in the front half of the 2027 Cubs season.

I suspect Cohen will be the primary voice on any spring training broadcasts and will have plenty of time behind the mic in the first few months of the regular season. Like I said, though, he and JD work really well together - and that undoubtedly makes this shift less of a headache for the leadership team over at Marquee.

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