Veteran New York Mets broadcaster Howie Rose announced Thursday that he plans to retire at the end of the 2026 season, closing out a run with the organization that has spanned roughly four decades.
Rose has been one of the most recognizable voices associated with the Mets, calling games across multiple eras of the franchise. Over the course of his career with the club, he has chronicled the highs and lows of numerous seasons, becoming a familiar presence for generations of fans who followed the team on radio and television.
His tenure with the organization stretches back approximately 40 years, a period that has seen significant changes in the sport, the franchise, and the media landscape. Through that time, Rose’s role as a steady, knowledgeable play-by-play broadcaster helped define the listening and viewing experience for Mets followers both in New York and beyond.
Rose’s decision to retire at season’s end will mark the conclusion of a long chapter in Mets broadcasting history. While specific plans for how the club will fill his role in future seasons have not been detailed, his departure will create a notable transition in the team’s coverage. The booth he occupied for so many years has been a central part of how the Mets have connected with their audience, particularly on radio, where his calls often served as the soundtrack to summer for many fans.
As he enters his final season behind the microphone for the Mets, Rose does so with a legacy grounded in longevity and consistency. His broadcasts have accompanied different ownership groups, front-office changes, managerial shifts, and evolving rosters, offering continuity during times of both success and rebuilding for the franchise.
Rose’s retirement, planned for the conclusion of this season, will formally end one of the longest-running associations between a broadcaster and the Mets, closing a notable era in the team’s media history while underscoring the impact a familiar voice can have on how a club is experienced by its supporters.
