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Mets Radio Broadcaster Howie Rose Announces 2026 Season Will Be His Last
Howie Rose, 72, will end a 40-year Mets broadcasting career after 2026 but plans to stay connected with the team in a special events role, Mets officials said.
- On Thursday, longtime New York Mets broadcaster Howie Rose announced he will retire following the 2026 season, ending his four-decade career with the organization.
- At 72, Rose decided to retire because his wife, Barbara, who "sacrificed so much for so long," deserves to have her husband around more often.
- Joining the Mets in 1987, Rose became the lead play-by-play voice in 2006, becoming synonymous with iconic moments and his signature catchphrase, "Put it in the books!"
- While retiring from full-time duties, Rose will continue calling all home games, three matchups against the New York Yankees, and postseason contests, while serving as emcee for special events.
- Rose hopes to conclude his career as "master of ceremonies on the steps of City Hall" following a World Series win, expressing that "letting go of the Mets isn't hard, it's impossible.
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Howie Rose, the longtime New York Mets broadcaster who is also a key part of New York Rangers Stanley Cup lore, will retire after the 2026 baseball season. While not a truly national media figure, Rose has cultivated a strong following in the New York area in the decades since joining Mets broadcasts in 1987. […]
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Longtime Mets broadcaster Howie Rose says he's retiring after this season
Longtime New York Mets broadcaster Howie Rose has announced he is planning to retire at the end of the season after spending four decades with the organization.
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