Overview
- On Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, Rose called his final regular‑season home broadcast and received public tributes at Citi Field including The Beatles' "Hello, Goodbye," synchronized chants of his name, and players tipping their caps toward the radio booth.
- Anticipating all‑day rain, Rose gave an emotional, preemptive sign‑off after Saturday's win in which he thanked listeners, said "I love you all," and reflected on growing up a Mets fan and spending decades in the booth.
- The Mets postponed the planned pregame on‑field retirement ceremony that morning and announced they will formally honor Rose during Opening Weekend 2027 to ensure the celebration is not dampened by weather.
- Rose, 72, announced his retirement before the 2026 season after nearly four decades with the organization and has limited travel since a 2021 bladder cancer diagnosis, focusing this year on home broadcasts.
- Rose emphasized this is not a full goodbye and said he expects to return for ceremonies and occasional appearances at Citi Field, leaving the door open to future, less frequent on‑air moments.