Keith Hernandez close to new SNY deal to call Mets games, sources say
New York Mets broadcaster Keith Hernandez before a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Citi Field last July. Credit: Jim McIsaac
Keith Hernandez is close to agreeing to a new contract to call Mets game for SNY, according to industry sources.
When the contract is finalized, Hernandez, 72, will continue as an SNY analyst with play-by-play man Gary Cohen and analyst Ron Darling.
The trio – affectionately known as “GKR” by Mets fans and generally considered one of the best booths in baseball – will call Mets games together for a 21st consecutive season.
The trio will broadcast the Mets’ spring training opener on Feb. 21.
Hernandez, who could not be reached for comment, told the New York Post last March that he hoped to sign a three-year deal.
“If I sign another three-year deal — which I would like very much — when the [2026] season’s over, it would take me to 75,” said Hernandez. “Then, I hope I can pull a Ralph Kiner and just gradually pull back on games — still be involved in the games, and as I get older, I’m doing less games, but still be involved. And just incrementally do less and less. And enjoy more of the summer.
“If you really look at it, baseball has been my life. I started out [when I was] 5 years old, 6 years old when my dad started throwing the ball with us. It’s been my life. But, you get older now and I haven’t lost the love for the game. And I do want another three-year deal. And then 75, I’ll do some serious thinking.”
Anthony Rieber covers sports media and business and professional sports (you know, games and trades and things). He has worked at Newsday since Aug. 31, 1998, and has been in his current position since Jan. 1, 2026.
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