Legendary New York Mets radio broadcaster Howie Rose signs off during what could be his final broadcasts as he approaches retirement. Multiple reports describe Rose calling Mets games in recent days and acknowledging the possibility that his latest on-air appearances may be his last.
One outlet notes that the Mets’ Sunday home finale against the Philadelphia Phillies is in question because of weather conditions, which could affect whether fans hear him again at the ballpark. Another report focuses on a Saturday broadcast, describing Rose delivering a farewell to listeners following the Mets’ 10–3 win over the Phillies. Both accounts frame the moment as the end of an unusually long career, spanning nearly four decades behind the microphone.
While the reports differ slightly in emphasis—one highlighting uncertainty around the Sunday finale and the other centering on a completed Saturday game—they converge on the same basic facts: Rose’s long tenure with Mets radio is nearing its conclusion, and he publicly marks the occasion with a final send-off for fans.