Keith Hernandez Inks New 3-Year SNY Contract to Continue Calling Mets Games

The popular Mets broadcaster will remain in the booth alongside Gary Cohen and Ron Darling.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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SNY has finalized a new three-year contract with longtime Mets broadcaster Keith Hernandez, keeping the popular announcing trio of Hernandez, Gary Cohen, and Ron Darling together through the 2028 season. Hernandez, who turns 72 this year, had previously indicated he wanted a three-year deal to continue his broadcasting career.

Why it matters

Hernandez has been a fixture in the SNY broadcast booth since the network's inception in 2006, and his chemistry with Cohen and Darling has made the trio one of the most respected and entertaining MLB announcing teams. Retaining Hernandez's expertise and insight is crucial for SNY's coverage of the Mets, who have undergone a significant roster overhaul this offseason.

The details

Hernandez agreed to the new three-year contract in the days leading up to the start of spring training. The deal will take the former Mets first baseman and three-time Emmy winner through the 2028 season, when he will turn 75 years old. Despite his age, Hernandez made it clear he still has the passion and energy to continue calling Mets games for the foreseeable future.

  • Hernandez agreed to the new contract on February 5, 2026.
  • The deal will keep Hernandez in the SNY booth through the 2028 season.

The players

Keith Hernandez

A former Mets first baseman and three-time Emmy-winning broadcaster who has been a fixture in the SNY booth since 2006.

Gary Cohen

The play-by-play announcer who has worked alongside Hernandez and Ron Darling in the SNY booth since the network's inception.

Ron Darling

The former Mets pitcher who has formed a popular announcing trio with Hernandez and Cohen on SNY's Mets broadcasts.

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What they’re saying

“I am not ready to retire. If I do another three years, they've always been three-year deals, and then the three-year deal will take me to 75.”

— Keith Hernandez (The Post)

“This is very explosive. In the years that I've been with the Mets, I have not seen this kind of moving in a new direction, I guess. It is definite — it is profound.”

— Keith Hernandez (SportsNite)

What’s next

Hernandez and the SNY broadcast team will begin preparing for the 2026 Mets season, which is set to open on March 28.

The takeaway

Hernandez's new contract ensures the beloved Mets announcing trio of Hernandez, Cohen, and Darling will remain intact for the foreseeable future, providing continuity and expertise for SNY's coverage of the team as they undergo a significant roster overhaul.