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Keith Hernandez stopped watching Mets due to Giants' poor play
Hernandez had to change the channel while the Mets took 3 of 4 games from the struggling Giants.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:26pm by Ben Kaplan
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Keith Hernandez, the former Mets first baseman and current SNY analyst, said he had to stop watching the Mets' series against the San Francisco Giants because the Giants were playing "so horribly." Hernandez was home with a back injury while his SNY colleagues Gary Cohen and Todd Zeile covered the series, in which the Mets won 3 of 4 games against the middling NL West team.
Why it matters
Hernandez's comments highlight the Giants' struggles under new manager Tony Vitello, as the team has the worst offense in baseball, averaging just 3 runs per game. The Mets were able to take advantage of the Giants' poor play to win the series.
The details
Hernandez said he "tried to watch the Giants series" but had to turn it off when the score got to 6-0, seemingly referring to the Mets' 9-0 victory on Saturday. Giants team leader Matt Chapman also had a "horrific week," according to Cohen, with bone-headed plays and base running blunders.
- On April 8, 2026, Hernandez made the comments during the Mets' 4-3 win in 10 innings over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The players
Keith Hernandez
A former Mets first baseman who is currently an analyst for SNY.
Gary Cohen
Hernandez's colleague at SNY who covered the Mets-Giants series.
Todd Zeile
Another SNY analyst who covered the Mets-Giants series with Cohen.
Matt Chapman
A team leader for the Giants who had a poor week, according to Cohen.
Tony Vitello
The new manager of the Giants, who is looking to turn the team around after an 81-81 campaign.
What they’re saying
“I tried to watch the Giants series, Gare, but the Giants played so horribly that I had to turn it off.”
— Keith Hernandez, SNY Analyst
“Todd and I were not compelling enough to keep your attention?”
— Gary Cohen, SNY Analyst
“Had nothing to do with you guys. It just was … the defense, I just was stunned.”
— Keith Hernandez, SNY Analyst
The takeaway
Hernandez's comments underscore the Giants' struggles under new manager Tony Vitello, as the team has the worst offense in baseball. The Mets were able to take advantage of the Giants' poor play to win the series, highlighting the team's ability to capitalize on weaker opponents.
