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The SNY Mets broadcast team humorously acknowledged the retirement of widely criticized MLB umpire Angel Hernández during a game against the Dodgers. Hernández, who announced his retirement to spend more time with family, has been a controversial figure in baseball. While many celebrated his departure, former umpire Joe West defended Hernández, calling the criticism unfair.
The New York Mets' broadcasting team signed off with a despairing message after the team's fifth straight loss, dropping them to a 21-30 record for the season. The Mets, who have a history of dramatic highs and lows, are now 15.5 games behind the first-place Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East.
Mets announcer Gary Cohen expressed visible frustration and disgust during a rain delay at Citi Field, seemingly unaware that the cameras were still rolling. The game between the Mets and Tigers was eventually postponed after a lengthy delay, prompting criticism for not being called earlier. Fans appreciated seeing Cohen's raw emotions, with many sympathizing with his reaction. The Mets' struggles on the field added to the broadcaster's frustration, and another day of inclement weather looms for Wednesday's game.
SportsNet New York Mets' announcer Gary Cohen criticized the Arizona Diamondbacks and manager Torey Lovullo for allowing Tim Locastro, the potential winning run, to steal second base in the bottom of the ninth inning. Despite Cohen's criticism, the Diamondbacks held on to win the game 4-3. The decision to play behind Locastro instead of holding him on first base was seen as unusual, and Cohen called it a boneheaded managerial decision.
The New York Mets inducted Howard Johnson, Al Leiter, Gary Cohen, and Howie Rose into their Hall of Fame for their contributions to the team. The broadcasters, Cohen and Rose, have been mainstays in the booth since the 1980s, blending genuine fandom with a journalist’s instinct to tell it like it is. The Wilpons, former owners of the team, never muzzled the franchise’s voices. Cohen and Rose are known for being Mets historians and doubling as fans.
Howard Johnson and Al Leiter were inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame, along with broadcasters Gary Cohen and Howie Rose, and media relations executive Jay Horwitz. Johnson played for the Mets from 1985 to 1993 and ranks third in team history with 202 stolen bases and fourth in homers (192) and RBIs (629). Leiter grew up a Mets fan in New Jersey before pitching for the team from 1998 through 2004. Cohen and Rose have called the team's games on radio and television since 1989 and 1995, respectively.