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Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
David Wright 'nervous' prior to jersey retirement ceremony
David Wright tells SNY's Steve Gelbs that his No. 5 jersey being retired is "surreal." He also admitted to being "a little nervous" about giving his speech in front of Mets fans but his appreciation for their "blue collar support" made New York a special place to play.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Young Mets fan shares wholesome reaction after earning 'Kidcaster' invitation to SNY booth
Antonio Veneziano's jaw was dropping before he even heard the news. The wide-eyed, 12-year-old New York Mets fan looked in awe as SportsNet New York Mets field reporter Steve Gelbs approached him in the stands. Wearing a glove, a Francisco Alvarez jersey, a matching 2024 City Connect cap and eye black that covered most of his face, Veneziano looked like he belonged on the diamond. Advertisement He was moments from learning he's actually headed to the booth ... as this year's SNY "Kidcaster." Veneziano gently waved as his faint "Hi, Steve" was picked up on the SNY mic. "Hey, Antonio, what's up, man?" Gelbs said. While shaking Gelbs hand, Veneziano's head swung like Francisco Lindor's bat, with his mouth gaping in complete shock. Then it came back like a yo-yo as he exclaimed, "Oh my God! He knows my name." Gelbs put his arm around Veneziano's shoulder and said, "I do know your name. You want to know why I know your name?" Advertisement Of course, Veneziano wanted that answer. Not even halfway through Gelbs delivering it, Veneziano could have finished the rest of the sentence. "Would you like to be the 'Kidcaster' with Gary [Cohen], Keith [Hernandez] and Ron [Darling] on July 22?" Without hesitation, Veneziano took the offer. "I would love to," he said with emotion shaking his voice. "Really?" Gelbs confirmed this was really happening and praised Veneziano's audition, which he said featured some "pretty spectacular" home run calls. Gelbs then asked if Veneziano could give viewers a sneak peek. He obliged and gave his best play-by-play narration of a Lindor dinger to right field. Advertisement It was a wholesome moment halfway through the first game of New York's doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday. The Mets lost 7-2, but Veneziano still came out a winner. According to Gelbs, Veneziano emerged as SNY's "Kidcaster" despite a record number of entries. The Kidcaster program invites one fan ages 9-12 every year to call an inning of a Mets game alongside SNY's announcers. Veneziano is on deck.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Young Mets fan shares wholesome reaction after earning 'Kidcaster' invitation to SNY booth
Antonio Veneziano's jaw was dropping before he even heard the news. The wide-eyed, 12-year-old New York Mets fan looked in awe as SportsNet New York Mets field reporter Steve Gelbs approached him in the stands. Wearing a glove, a Francisco Alvarez jersey, a matching 2024 City Connect cap and eye black that covered most of his face, Veneziano looked like he belonged on the diamond. Advertisement He was moments from learning he's actually headed to the booth ... as this year's SNY "Kidcaster." Veneziano gently waved as his faint "Hi, Steve" was picked up on the SNY mic. "Hey, Antonio, what's up, man?" Gelbs said. While shaking Gelbs hand, Veneziano's head swung like Francisco Lindor's bat, with his mouth gaping in complete shock. Then it came back like a yo-yo as he exclaimed, "Oh my God! He knows my name." Gelbs put his arm around Veneziano's shoulder and said, "I do know your name. You want to know why I know your name?" Advertisement Of course, Veneziano wanted that answer. Not even halfway through Gelbs delivering it, Veneziano could have finished the rest of the sentence. "Would you like to be the 'Kidcaster' with Gary [Cohen], Keith [Hernandez] and Ron [Darling] on July 22?" Without hesitation, Veneziano took the offer. "I would love to," he said with emotion shaking his voice. "Really?" Gelbs confirmed this was really happening and praised Veneziano's audition, which he said featured some "pretty spectacular" home run calls. Gelbs then asked if Veneziano could give viewers a sneak peek. He obliged and gave his best play-by-play narration of a Lindor dinger to right field. Advertisement It was a wholesome moment halfway through the first game of New York's doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday. The Mets lost 7-2, but Veneziano still came out a winner. According to Gelbs, Veneziano emerged as SNY's "Kidcaster" despite a record number of entries. The Kidcaster program invites one fan ages 9-12 every year to call an inning of a Mets game alongside SNY's announcers. Veneziano is on deck.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mets vs. Rockies Highlights
Francisco Lindor on 'everybody contributing' in the Mets walk-off win over the White Sox SNY's Steve Gelbs caught up with Francisco Lindor on the field after his sac fly won it for the Mets in the bottom of the ninth. Lindor pointed at all the little things the team did to mount their 13th come-from-behind win this season.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto and David Peterson on Mets' 4-2 win vs. Rockies
Francisco Lindor on 'everybody contributing' in the Mets walk-off win over the White Sox SNY's Steve Gelbs caught up with Francisco Lindor on the field after his sac fly won it for the Mets in the bottom of the ninth. Lindor pointed at all the little things the team did to mount their 13th come-from-behind win this season.
