Dodgers Fans Show Outpouring of Support for Broadcaster Charley Steiner

Readers share heartfelt memories and well-wishes for the beloved Dodgers radio voice as he battles health challenges.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:55pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a Dodgers baseball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of blue, white, and red representing the energy and passion of the sport.Fans' heartfelt messages of support for beloved Dodgers broadcaster Charley Steiner reflect his enduring connection to the team and community, even as he faces health challenges.Los Angeles Today

Dodgers broadcaster Charley Steiner, who has been heard less frequently on Dodgers broadcasts in recent years due to his battle with cancer, received an outpouring of support from over 1,000 Dodgers fans who shared personal stories and messages of encouragement for the beloved announcer.

Why it matters

Steiner has been a fixture in Dodgers baseball for over a decade, providing the soundtrack for countless memorable moments with his distinctive voice and style. This show of support from the Dodgers fanbase underscores Steiner's importance to the team and the community, and the hope that he will be able to return to the broadcast booth when his health allows.

The details

In response to a request from Dodgers Dugout newsletter writer Houston Mitchell, Dodgers fans flooded the inbox with messages of appreciation for Steiner. The emails shared personal anecdotes of meeting Steiner, recounting his iconic calls, and expressing how his voice has become synonymous with Dodgers baseball for generations of fans.

  • Steiner has been battling cancer and has been heard less frequently on Dodgers broadcasts since 2024.

The players

Charley Steiner

A veteran broadcaster who has been the radio voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2005, known for his distinctive style and passion for the game.

Houston Mitchell

The writer of the Dodgers Dugout newsletter who solicited the fan messages of support for Charley Steiner.

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What they’re saying

“I had the great fortune of meeting Charley Steiner in Las Vegas in the early '90s. At the time, I was an assistant athletic director at UNLV, and our men's basketball team had played in three Final Fours (1987, 1990, 1991), so tickets to home games were super scarce in those days. Charley was in town to call a boxing match for ESPN, so he and Rich Rose, former president of Caesars World Sports, were desperate enough to sit in my staff seats (at least they weren't in the balcony!). I was in total awe of those two giants of the sports entertainment landscape. We even took a photo together. I was already a huge Charley Steiner fan, but after meeting him in person, I became a fanboy for life, so when he became a Dodger announcer, I was over the moon. I will always remember how gracious he was — like any other fan who wanted to see for himself what all the fuss was about the Runnin' Rebels. Have cherished the memory ever since.”

— John Peterson, of Pleasant Hill

“Charley, thank you for bringing peace, love and happiness into our lives. Hearing you call games is like having a coffee or beer with your friend at the ballpark. We love you and are praying for you.”

— Steven Booth

“The absolute best ESPN SportsCenter commercial is the Y2K commercial. Near the end Steiner is wearing his tie around his head like a bandana. War paint as if he is in The Lord of the Flies and says, 'Follow me. Follow me to freedom!'”

— Philip Nelson

“I've always been a Dodger fan, initially (and continuing so) because of Jackie Robinson. But I really became a fan in 2020 while living in Arkansas (now thankfully in California), and Charley and Rick helped me preserve my sanity during COVID. In the midst of that bizarre and unsettling year, Charley and Rick were voices of normalcy. Since then, I have caught at least part of every Dodgers radio broadcast. Charley and Rick became my friends.”

— Tom Schulz

“Charley, we haven't forgotten you at all. Dodger fans miss you and look forward to your return to the broadcast booth on a regular basis. My family's life has been affected by multiple myeloma as my wife was diagnosed in October 2024. Thankfully, she's doing well and I wish the same for you. Please know that Dodger broadcasts are not the same without you.”

— Samuel Contreras, of Chino Hills

What’s next

The Dodgers have not provided a specific timeline for when Charley Steiner may return to the broadcast booth, but fans remain hopeful that he will be able to resume his role when his health allows.

The takeaway

Charley Steiner's voice has become synonymous with Dodgers baseball for a generation of fans, and this outpouring of support underscores his importance to the team and the community. Even as he battles health challenges, Steiner's passion, humor, and connection with Dodgers fans have left an indelible mark, and fans eagerly await his return to the broadcast booth.