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4 days ago
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Michael Kay may reduce Yankees broadcast schedule on heels of John Sterling retirement
Michael Kay may reduce Yankees broadcast schedule on heels of John Sterling retirement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Another voice of the Yankees might not be going away, but it may soon be heard a little less often. A year after long-time radio voice John Sterling announced his sudden retirement, YES Network play-by-play man Michael Kay admitted this week that he's open to reducing his workload in the coming seasons. Advertisement During an appearance on The Marchand Sports Media podcast, Kay told The Athletic's Andrew Marchand that while he still loves calling games, the daily grind of a full-season schedule may be nearing its expiration date. 'I guess I'm at the age (64) where you have to think about it,' Kay said. 'I'm not sure I want to go forever… I see the value in what Al Michaels is doing. I see the value in John Sterling staying around until he was 86.' Kay currently calls 135–140 games a year on YES. That's a lot when you consider he is also managing a nationally syndicated radio show and ESPN appearances. He noted that a reduced schedule, perhaps closer to 100 games, could be 'much more palatable.' Former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre, former outfielder Paul O'Neill and YES Network broadcaster Michael Kay talk on the field at Yankee Stadium.© Brad Penner-Imagn Images The comments don't mark a formal farewell, but they offer a rare window into Kay's thinking. For fans who have grown up with his voice attached to every big moment in the Bronx, the possibility of hearing less of it feels significant. Advertisement Kay has been the signature sound of Yankees broadcasts since joining YES in 2002, and before that he was Sterling's partner on the radio. Most current Yankees fans grew up with Kay's voice as the soundtrack to their summers. His career has stretched far beyond the booth. His ESPN Radio show has become a daily New York institution, and his national work—including postseason and Sunday Night Baseball broadcasts has made his voice familiar to fans far beyond the five boroughs. If the Yankees do begin planning for fewer Kay broadcasts, they'll need to fill more than just airtime. They'll be replacing a voice that's become part of the fabric of summer for Yankees fans. For now, Kay's still in the booth. But the idea of fewer calls—and more carefully chosen ones—may be part of the next chapter. As Kay himself put it: 'Never say never.' Related: Yankees Broadcast Rips Jazz Chisholm, Jr. Amid Brutal Stretch Related: Yankees Promote Prospect as Trade Deadline Buzz Builds This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Michael Kay reveals plan to cut back on Yankees games
Michael Kay would prefer to say 'See ya' fewer times during the course of the Yankees season. The 64-year-old television voice of the Yankees revealed he would like to cut back on how many games he calls for YES Network each year while discussing whether he would leave the media business. Advertisement 'I don't know. Again, I don't know. Let's put it this way: I do 135-140 Yankees games on YES, and if they want me around, I could see myself staying around awhile,' Kay said on 'The Main Event with Andrew Marchand' podcast Thursday, as transcribed by Awful Announcing. 'But, I'm not going to go at that pace. If somebody says, 'OK, you want to do 100 games?' That would be much more palatable, but we'll see. Again, never say never because that's stupid, and I never want to have somebody say, 'Oh, you said this,' and I never want to go back on something. 'But I do enter the 'twilight years' with some trepidation because what do I do if I retire? I don't have any interests. I read. I don't play tennis. I don't play golf. I mean, I would probably be boring as hell. I'm not sure what I'd do.' 3 Michael Kay speaks with The Athletic's Andrew Marchand. Advertisement The 2025 season marks Kay's 24th calling Yankees games on their television network, in addition to other media gigs including his 'Michael Kay Show' on ESPN Radio. Covering a baseball team on a full-time basis is a grinding job from February until possibly November, requiring plenty of hours away from family and plenty of early-morning and late-night flights. 3 Michael Kay calls Yankees games for YES Network. AP Advertisement Kay already scaled back his radio duties, moving from the afternoon slot to a solo show from 1-3 p.m. ET. He told The Post's Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman in March on 'The Show' how beneficial that move has been for him, especially with two young children in Charles and Caledonia. 'It was starting to get to me physically, the 3-6:30, and I knew I had to stop' Kay said. 'I also have young kids that I want to be part of their life. Moving my show, doing it alone from 1 –3, has been an unbelievable game changer for me. I do the show from home four days out of five, and my kids get home on the bus at 3:30, and I'm with them now rather than sitting downstairs in the basement doing a radio show. I just think it's going to be so much better for me when the season begins.' Advertisement While Kay would not mind cutting back on his television appearances, it doesn't mean he's ready quite yet to call it quits yet. Former Yankees radio announcer John Sterling famously still called games last year at the age of 85, and lead media jobs for big-market teams are ones that are usually held for as long as possible. 3 Michael Kay with David Cone and Paul O'Neill in 2018. for the NY POST 'I guess I'm at the age (64) where you have to think about it. I'm not sure I want to go forever,' Kay said, per Awful Announcing. 'I mean, I want to live forever, but I'm not sure I want to go [forever]. I mean, I don't know. I see the value in what Al Michaels is doing. I see the value in John Sterling staying around until he was 86. ' He added: 'Do I want to get out then, when the kids are out of the house in college? I don't know. Do I want to get out now? No, I mean, I've gotta pay the bills.'
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
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YES Network Crew Rips Jazz Chisholm After Costly Yankees Ejection
YES Network Crew Rips Jazz Chisholm After Costly Yankees Ejection originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Jazz Chisholm Jr. got tossed in the ninth inning Tuesday night—and he's taking heat for it from all sides, including the Yankees' own broadcast booth. Advertisement Michael Kay, Paul O'Neill, and Todd Frazier didn't hold back after the Yankees' 4–3 extra-inning loss to the Reds. The loss was the Yankees' ninth in the last 12 games. Chisholm's ejection came in a tie game after a called strike he clearly didn't agree with. But instead of letting it go, he kept chirping at home plate umpire Mark Wegner, even after Aaron Judge tried to calm him down. 'Jazz Chisholm just got thrown out, and really, he has nobody to blame but himself,' Kay said on the YES Network broadcast, according to Awful Announcing. New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm, Jr. talks to home plate umpire Mark Wegner in the Yankees' loss to the Cincinnati Reds on June 25, 2025. © Katie Stratman-Imagn Images 'I know he didn't like the call, but he's been chirping at Wegner. Aaron Judge, between innings, walked him out to the field to try to calm him down. And he would not stop screaming... Wegner gave him a lot of leash.' Advertisement O'Neill, known for his temper as a player, echoed the frustration. 'You get so frustrated as a player, you just want to vent,' he said. 'But now you've put Aaron Boone in a situation where you need to go to your bench.' That situation got worse in the 11th inning, when the Yankees had to use backup catcher J.C. Escarra at third base after shifting Oswald Peraza and DJ LeMahieu to cover for the ejection. Chisholm disputed Kay's version of events. He told reporters after the game he was mumbling to himself, not yelling at third base, when he looked up and saw Wegner looking at him. He asked why the umpire was looking at him, and that is when he got run. Advertisement Todd Frazier, who played for both the Reds and Yankees, said it doesn't matter. 'You've got to be a professional. You've got to let it go,' Frazier said back in the studio after the game. He added that Chisholm clearly let it affect him in the at-bat and then affect the team. 'It got him,' Frazier said. ' It got him.' Yankees fans joined in the broadcasters in criticizing Chisholm. Related: Aaron Judge Issues Blunt Message to Yankees After Latest Collapse' Related: Yankees Fans Furious After Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s Ninth-Inning Blowup This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
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Yankees rotation update could impact trade deadline decisions
Yankees rotation update could impact trade deadline decisions originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Yankees may be buyers at the trade deadline, but they're also banking on someone already in their building. Advertisement Before Saturday's game at Yankee Stadium, Aaron Boone offered a subtle but telling clue about how the Yankees view their roster plans heading into next month's trade deadline. Asked about Luis Gil's progress after throwing live batting practice, Boone said the club is treating his return timeline like a trade deadline acquisition—meaning late July to early August return, if everything stays on track. Brad Penner-Imagn Images Gil, the reigning AL Rookie of the Year, hasn't pitched since February after suffering a high-grade lat strain. But he's now throwing to hitters again. He threw about 20 pitches in Saturday's live batting practice and reported feeling good afterward. If his rehab continues without setbacks, he could return to the rotation when the market heats up. Advertisement Gil told YES Network's Meredith Marakovitz he expects four more live BPs before being sent out on a rehab assignment. And if he looks anything like the version who posted a 15–7 record with a 3.50 ERA and 171 strikeouts last year? That's a meaningful piece, without giving up a single prospect. Boone's comments underscore a larger theme that's been quietly developing: the Yankees may be more measured at this year's deadline than fans expect. Adding a starter remains on the radar, but a healthy Gil changes the math. With Max Fried, Carlos Rodon, and Clarke Schmidt already anchoring the staff, despite Gerrit Cole not expected until 2026, the Yankees may look to fill around the edges, not overhaul. That doesn't mean Brian Cashman won't be active. Advertisement He needs to find a right-handed infield bat. The bullpen still needs help. But Gil's return may be the rotation move, especially if it lets them hold onto their top-tier prospects in a tight market. Related: Struggling Shortstop Remains in Yankees Lineup vs. Zach Eflin Despite 0-for-24 Slide Related: MLB Insider Sees 2024 Flashbacks In Yankees' Sloppy Losing Streak This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Post
21-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Yankees lose no-hit bid on controversial check swing call
The Yankees were six outs away from history, but a controversial call put an end to that. After Clarke Schmidt delivered seven no-hit innings, reliever JT Brubaker entered in the eighth inning to face Orioles leadoff man Gary Sanchez. With two strikes, Sanchez took what was close to a half-swing, and despite the Yankees checking the call with first base umpire Jansen Visconti, it was ruled he did not swing and the pitch was a ball. Sanchez, the ex-Yankee, made the most of his second chance and lined a single to center to break up the no-hitter on the very next pitch. Gary Sanchez was ruled not to have swung. 'No he didn't!' YES Network play-by-play man Michael Kay said on the broadcast after the call was made. 'From up here it looked like he went — Brubaker thought so. … Oh, c'mon.' A no-hitter would've been doubly historic, as there has not been one this season and the Yankees have never tossed a combined one.
