Gary Cohen's influence shapes SNY's analyst performances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Gary Cohen has been integral to Mets broadcasts since 1989 and serves as the television voice for SNY since its inception in 2006. His ability to manage and elevate analysts like Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling, as well as newcomers such as Daniel Murphy and Todd Zeile, has been highlighted in recent rankings. Despite fluctuations in their rankings, the Cohen-Hernandez-Darling booth has remained competitive. Cohen's multitasking skills during broadcasts enhance the overall viewing experience and help his colleagues find their footing. The 2026 Awful Announcing rankings placed the booth third, demonstrating Cohen's pivotal role in sustaining the booth's success.
- •Cohen joined Mets broadcasts in 1989 and leads SNY since 2006.
- •Hernandez's reduced schedule has led to more opportunities for Murphy and Zeile.
- •The broadcast team ranked third in the 2026 Awful Announcing rankings.
- •Cohen's multitasking enhances the flow and quality of live broadcasts.
- •SNY seeks to maintain high standards despite rotation in analysts.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — How Gary Cohen elevates every analyst who sits next to him
"This article was published in conjunction with the 2026 Awful Announcing MLB Announcer Rankings. To see how 85,000 voters evaluated the 30 local MLB team announce teams, click here. Gary Cohen has been part of Mets broadcasts since 1989 and their television voice since SNY’s launch in 2006. For most of the twenty years since,…
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