New Delhi, March 19 -- Howie Rose, the beloved play-by-play announcer whose voice has defined New York Mets baseball for decades, revealed on Thursday (March 19) that the 2026 season will be his last in the radio booth. The 72-year-old broadcaster announced in a video shared by the team, marking the end of a remarkable career tied closely to the franchise he has loved since childhood.

Rose has been part of Mets broadcasts since 1995, starting on television before shifting primarily to radio in 2004. His signature call, "Put it in the books!" has celebrated countless victories, becoming a staple for generations of fans.

Howie Rose's decision followed years of gradually reducing his workload, largely due to health struggles after his blad...