The Detroit Tigers have locked in two of the most recognizable voices in the organization, agreeing to multi-year contract extensions with Jason Benetti and Dan Dickerson.
The team announced the deals on September 24, 2026, saying both broadcasters are under long-term contracts and will be around “for years to come." Official terms were not released.
Benetti has quickly become a fan favorite since arriving as the splash hire before the 2024 season. Before landing in Detroit, he built his broadcasting résumé at ESPN calling college basketball and football, then spent time as the play-by-play voice of his hometown Chicago White Sox. In Detroit, he has settled in as the television voice alongside former Tigers outfielder Andy Dirks, giving the club a broadcast pairing that has drawn praise for both knowledge and chemistry.
Dickerson’s place is even more entrenched. He has handled Tigers radio play-by-play since 2000 and, at 67, remains a fixture for listeners who have long associated his calls with the club. His signature “GONE” after home runs has become part of the experience for fans tuning in on the radio.
For the Tigers, the extensions close the loop on years of uncertainty in the television booth. After the Rod Allen and Mario Impemba era ended in 2018, the team cycled through options, including Matt Shepard, before landing on Benetti. The fit has been obvious, and the organization’s decision to keep him - along with Dickerson - gives Tigers fans stability on both TV and radio for the foreseeable future.
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