Mets to host ceremony for broadcaster Howie Rose before season finale
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:50 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The New York Mets will honor legendary radio broadcaster Howie Rose in a ceremony prior to their final regular season home game on September 20. Rose has been the voice of Mets radio since 2004 and announced his retirement at the end of the 2026 season. Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen commended Rose's significant impact on the franchise and its fans. A documentary detailing Rose's career, titled "Howie Rose: Put It In The Books," premiered on August 18, offering a deeper look into his life and influence within the organization.
- •Howie Rose's retirement ceremony is set for September 20.
- •Rose has called Mets games since 2004, becoming an iconic voice.
- •He announced his retirement plans earlier in March 2026.
- •The Mets Hall of Fame inducted Rose in 2023.
- •A documentary about Rose premiered on August 18.
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — Mets will hold ceremony to honor retiring radio broadcaster Howie Rose
- 9:57 PMYahoo Sports — Mets to honor legendary radio broadcaster Howie Rose with ceremony prior to final regular season home game
"The Mets have announced a ceremony to honor retiring radio play-by-play announcer Howie Rose. The ceremony will take place on September 20 at Citi Field, prior to the Mets’ final regular-season home game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. ET start. Rose announced his plans to retire in March.…
"The Mets are set to honor Howie Rose in a ceremony befitting the radio broadcaster's legendary career this September.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 12:50 AMMets will hold ceremony to honor retiring radio broadcaster Howie Rose
The Mets have announced a ceremony to honor retiring radio play-by-play announcer Howie Rose. The ceremony will take place on September 20 at Citi Field, prior to the Mets’ final regular-season home game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. ET start. Rose announced his plans to retire in March.…
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 9:57 PMMets to honor legendary radio broadcaster Howie Rose with ceremony prior to final regular season home game
The Mets are set to honor Howie Rose in a ceremony befitting the radio broadcaster's legendary career this September.
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