sny gif smallSNY is expected to officially announce tomorrow that eight broadcasters, many who work for WFAN and have been on-air contributors in the past, will take on larger roles at the network, Multichannel News reports.

Officials indicate that Joe Benigno, Chris Carlin, Scott Ferrall, Jon Heyman, Marc Malusis, Sweeny Murti, Adam Schein and Brandon Tierney will now provide exclusive TV work for SNY in the New York market.

Two new shows are scheduled to launch two new series March 24.

The WheelHouse will feature Ferrall (Sirius Satellite Radio), Tierney (ESPN Radio) and host Brian Custer, engaging in “nine innings” of fast-paced discussions about the leading sports topics of the day. The weekday show will run from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Afterwards, from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., SNY will air Loud Mouths with Adam Schein (Fox Sports on MSN, Sirius) and Chris Carlin (WFAN) where they will discuss the hot topics of the day in sports in a ‘Crossfire’ type format. Loud Mouths will incorporate interactive features, including live phone calls, emails, Webcam questions and text messages. Carlin and Schein will also head to the streets to get the opinions of New York sports fans.

Daily News Live, hosted by Chris Cotter, will now air weekdays at 5 p.m. and shift to a new roundtable format.Joe Benigno (WFAN) will appear regularly on the show along with Daily News writers and occasional guests.

SNY is also revamping the 10 p.m. Geico SportsNite program – from an hour – to back-to-back half-hour shows.

Jon Heyman (WFAN) joins SNY as its new Major League Baseball insider, making appearances throughout the network on a variety of different shows, including Geico SportsNite, Mets Pre- and Post-game shows and Mets Hot Stove.

Sweeny Murti (WFAN, YES) officially becomes the network’s New York Yankees insider/beat reporter, where he will also appear throughout the network on programs such as Geico SportsNite and Daily News Live.

Marc Malusis (WFAN, Sirius) joins SNY as a regular contributor to Geico SportsNite.

SNY president Steve Raab said the following in a statement about the changes at SNY

“This announcement further represents our commitment to covering New York sports from every angle, while providing our viewers with a unique, entertaining experience. We’re confident that our continued investment in original entertainment programs – combined with the addition of these dynamic personalities – will continue to forge a passionate connection to sports fans throughout the region.”

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