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Radio announcer Howie Rose announced Thursday that he will retire at the end of the season after having been involved in New York Mets broadcasts since 1987.
Rose, 72, said the decision to retire was not easy for him and is something he has been going back and forth on.
“Excited as always for the start of another Mets season. In fact, I’ve been fortunate enough to be a part of Mets broadcasts in one form or another since 1987. And each season has been unique and meaningful in its own way. This year, however, will be especially meaningful to me because 2026 will be my last season in the Mets broadcast booth,” Rose said in a video posted to Mets social media.
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New York Mets radio announcer Howie Rose emcees the opening ceremony before the Mets’ home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citi Field in New York City, New York, on April 4, 2025. (Brad Penner/Image Images)
“Now, believe me, I didn’t make the decision to retire easily. I’ve been thinking about it for the past few years. But the simple reality is that I’m 72 years old and my wife Barbara, who has sacrificed so much for so long, deserves to have her husband around a little more often, whether she likes it or not.”
Rose said he won’t make a “clean break” and will remain involved after this season. He cited the love fans have given him for making letting go so difficult.
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New York Mets radio announcer Howie Rose (left) talks with team owner Steve Cohen on the field before a ceremony honoring first baseman Pete Alonso (not pictured) for breaking the Mets’ all-time home run record before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field in New York City, New York, on August 14, 2025. (Brad Penner/Image Images)
“Hopefully, I’ll be involved from time to time in some yet-to-be-determined capacity because for me, letting the Mets go is not difficult. It’s impossible. And one of the main reasons for that is the bond we’ve created with each other over all these years. The warmth, acceptance and, yes, love that they have shown me in so many ways for so long makes this even more difficult. And I return those feelings in kind,” Rose said.
Rose said he will broadcast every Mets game at home and at Yankee Stadium, and if they make the postseason, he will be at every game, home or away. He said he wanted nothing more than to see the Mets win the World Series in his final year.
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New York Mets radio announcer Howie Rose applauds during the Mets Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Citi Field in New York, New York, on August 1, 2010. (Kathy Willens, File/AP Photo)
“It’s always my honor to begin the season by emceeing Opening Day at Citi Field, but this year in particular, I’d like nothing more than to end that by serving as emcee on the steps of City Hall following a trip through the Canyon of Heroes immediately following the season,” Rose said.
“That would make this dream I’ve lived complete.”
