Tag: Howie Rose

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Finish Home Schedule With Series Split

The New York Mets signed off at Citi Field for 2026 in typically frustrating fashion. In what was the final home series of the year, the Mets split with the Phillies, with both teams winning two games apiece. Some inconsistent pitching didn’t help. As a result, the Mets finished the 2026 season 36-45 at home, which sums up just how disappointing this season has been. The team also bid an...

Morning Briefing: Howie Rose Puts His Career in the Books

Good morning, Mets fans! Put it in the books. The Mets filed out of the dugout after Sunday’s 7-2 loss to the Phillies in their home finale and tipped their hats in the direction of the radio booth to honor Mets Hall of Famer Howie Rose. The 72-year-old who was born in Brooklyn and went to high school and college in Queens had called his last game after 40 seasons covering the team. Rose...

Mets Drop Final Home Game Of The Season To Philadelphia

For the final time this season at home, the New York Mets have “put it in the books” for the 2026 home season. Unfortunately, the season and this home finale did not go as the Mets had hoped, as they lost the Sunday matinee 7-2 against the Philadelphia Phillies, ending their series with a record of 6-7 against their rivals from Philadelphia. The Mets finish 2026 at Citi Field with a 36-45...

Game Chat: Phillies vs. Mets, 1:10 P.M.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 • 1:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Cristopher Sánchez (17-6, 2.93) vs. RHP Jonah Tong (2-1, 3.43) WPIX The New York Mets will try to “put it in the books” for the last time at home this season. Prior to being postponed to 2027 due to the presence of weather, the long-time voice of the Mets, Howie Rose was set to be honored. He has been the soundtrack for many fans...

Morning Briefing: With Stearns Scouting, Japanese Slugger Sato Homers Twice

Good morning, Mets fans! Happy 58th birthday to No. 31! David Stearns was spotted in Japan watching Teruaki Sato of the Hanshin Tigers and he must have been impressed. The 27-year-old, left-handed hitting third baseman/outfielder homered twice to bring his season total to 34 in 120 games. He entered Thursday with a 1.022 OPS. He is expected to be posted this winter. The Mets, Yankees, Dodgers...

MMO Roundtable: Celebrating Howie Rose

By now, we all know that Mets broadcaster and Mets Hall of Fame inductee Howie Rose will retire after the 2026 season. As Howie’s about to officially “put it in the books,” we here at Metsmerized want to celebrate our legendary play-by-play man. Here are some of our favorite Howie memories, and also some words on what he means to us as Mets fans. Allison Waxman I am depressed....

Howie Rose to Retire After 2026 Season

Mets broadcaster and Mets Hall of Fame inductee Howie Rose will retire after the 2026 season. He has called Mets games as the play-by-play man since 1995 and, in recent years, has had to cut back his workload due to health issues. Before serving as the “voice of the Mets,” Howie hosted the Mets Extra pre- and post-game shows and worked in the Mets’ television broadcast booth...

Morning Briefing: Howie Rose To Scale Down Radio Schedule

Good morning, Mets fans! Longtime Mets radio voice Howie Rose will work fewer games this season. As reported by Anthony Rieber, Rose will not travel during the regular season but intends to call every postseason game, home and away, if the Mets make it this season. Rose will call a total of 84 games this season, including all 81 home games and a three-game series against the Yankees in The...

Morning Briefing: Diamondbacks Re-Sign Zac Gallen

Good morning, Mets fans! One of the last few notable starting pitcher free agents came off the board on Friday, with Zac Gallen re-signing with the Diamondbacks. Per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the deal is for one-year, $22.025 million, the same value of the qualifying offer Gallen initially rejected. Gallen struggled to a 4.83 ERA in 2025, but he’s been the ace of the Arizona rotation...

Morning Briefing: Nick Pivetta Signs With San Diego

Good morning, Mets fans! Wednesday saw some of the final big names on the market find their homes for the 2025 season. While Alex Bregman caught most of the headlines, starting pitcher Nick Pivetta landed in San Diego after his five-year stint in Boston. The right-handed starting pitcher, who the Mets showed interest in throughout the offseason, signed a four-year, $55 million deal with the San...

Morning Briefing: Longtime Mets Photographer Marc Levine Passes Away

Good morning, Mets fans. Sad news broke Thursday with the passing of Marc Levine, a New York Mets photographer for the past 35 years. He was the longest tenured photographer in Mets history. Steve and Alexis Cohen released a statement. “He had a kind heart and a wonderful photographic eye,” it read. “We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.” Mets...

Morning Briefing: Kodai Senga ‘Moving in the Right Direction’

Good morning, Mets fans! In an SNY interview, Mets new manager Carlos Mendoza gave an update on his ace who will be sidelined through 2024 opening day. When asked about Kodai Senga’s rehab, Mendoza commented “so far, so good” as he continues his limited activity in the early stages of nursing his shoulder injury.  While mentioning that the club will learn more once he starts...

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