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Longtime radio broadcaster Howie Rose announced Thursday that he is retiring at the end of the season after being involved with New York Mets broadcasts since 1987.
Rose, 72, said the decision to retire did not come easily to him and is something he has gone back and forth on.
“As always, I’m excited for the start of another Mets season. In fact, I’ve been blessed to be a part of Mets broadcasts in some capacity since 1987. And each season has been unique and significant in its own way. However, this year will be especially meaningful to me because 2026 will be my last season in Mets broadcasts on a social media outlet,” Rose said in the Mets video.
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New York Mets radio broadcaster Howie Rose emcees the opening ceremonies 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/Imagn Images)
“Now, believe me, I didn’t come to this decision to retire lightly. 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 will not make a “clean break” and will still be involved after this season. He cited the love the fans have given him for making it so hard to let go.
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New York Mets broadcaster 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/Imagn Images)
“Hopefully I’ll be involved every now and then in some capacity that’s yet to be determined, because for me it’s not hard to let go of the Mets. It’s impossible. And one of the biggest reasons for that is the bond that we’ve created with each other over all these years. The warmth, acceptance and yes, love that you’ve shown me in so many ways makes me come back for so much in so many ways,” and it makes me come back in so many ways. said.
Rose said he will broadcast every Mets home game and those at Yankee Stadium, and should 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 a Mets Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Citi Field in New York, New York on August 1, 2010. (Kathy Willens, File/AP Photo)
“I’m always honored to kick off the season by MCing Opening Day at Citi Field, but this year in particular, I’d like nothing better than to bookend it by serving as master of ceremonies on the steps of City Hall following a trip down the Canyon of Heroes immediately following the season,” said Rose.
“It would make this dream that I’ve been living complete.”
