Howie Rose, the longtime New York Mets broadcaster who is also a key part of New York Rangers Stanley Cup lore, will retire after the 2026 baseball season.
While not a truly national media figure, Rose has cultivated a strong following in the New York area in the decades since joining Mets broadcasts in 1987. He capped off every win by the team by crying out his signature phrase, “Put it in the books!”
The team shared a video Thursday with Rose sharing his thoughts about stepping away from the microphone.
“Trust me, I did not arrive at this decision to retire easily,” he said. “I’ve been going back and forth in my mind about it for the last few years. But the simple reality is that I am 72 years old and my wife, Barbara, who has sacrificed so much for so long deserves to have
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