Why White Sox are doing 1980s throwback broadcast with Bob Costas vs. Braves

Steve Stone glowing after CHSN throwback broadcast, but perfectionist Bob Costas critical

Steve Stone had called one other ballgame with Bob Costas, in 1987, when the Cubs visited the Phillies and Costas filled in for Harry Caray, who was recovering from a stroke.Stone was in the midst of 20 years as the Cubs’ TV analyst, and Costas was calling NBC’s “Game of the Week” en route to a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Stone said he found Costas “supremely talented and a really nice guy.”“Nothing’s really changed,” Stone told the Sun-T…

Call Them The Chicago Delight Sox

If the AL Central is like an apartment building, then the Chicago White Sox spent the last few years as a shut-in neighbor with some smelly, unidentifiable substance leaking out from under their front door. It was best to stay as far away as possible. But after the first few months of the 2026 season, the windows have been cracked and the rooms aired out. If you come knock on the White Sox's door with an open mind, there's a good chance they'll …

Column: Throwback telecast ends in walk-off win for Chicago White Sox, CHSN and Bob Costas

Chicago Sports Network planned a 1980s theme night for the White Sox telecast with Bob Costas and Steve Stone, but the old stories and highlights were eclipsed by an epic game.

Why White Sox are doing 1980s throwback broadcast with Bob Costas vs. Braves

This is definitely a cool vibe.

1980s White Sox broadcast earns rave reviews

Credit: CHSNThe Chicago White Sox leaned into the nostalgia on Tuesday night as they hosted the Atlanta Braves, bringing legendary sportscaster Bob Costas into the broadcast booth alongside color commentator Steve Stone for a 1980s-themed throwback broadcast, the first of two such experiences CHSN has planned for this summer. The broadcast, featuring a graphics package that brought back the vintage 1980s feel, had everything from a retro scorebu…