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Mets announcers ‘Lady and the Tramp’ a $45 Glizzilla

In the middle of Wednesday night’s broadcast from Coors Field, New York Mets play-by-play man Gary Cohen watched in amused horror as analysts Keith Hernandez and Steve Gelbs turned a $45 monstrosity into must-see television. The Glizzilla—a two-foot-long, one-pound frankfurter sprawled across a 19-inch bun—landed in the booth like a meaty missile during the Mets’ … The post Mets announcers ‘Lady and the Tramp’ a $45 Glizzilla appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mets announcers Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez remember Yankees radio legend John Sterling

Legendary New York Yankees radio announcer John Sterling passed away on Monday at the age of 87. The Yankees and the YES Network broadcast paid tribute to Sterling on Monday night, and the New York Mets broadcast on SNY also showed love for the local icon. Mets announcers Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez (who returned…

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Keith Hernandez returns to Mets booth following surgery: ‘When you’re on anesthesia, the time flies’

A little back surgery couldn’t keep Keith Hernandez from the SNY booth for very long. The New York Mets legend was back in the booth Monday for the first time since early April, when he announced he was going to have back surgery that would keep him away for a few road trips. While he…

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Keith Hernandez has bizarre dream broadcast partner

Keith Hernandez has spent most of his broadcasting career sharing a booth with Gary Cohen and Ron Darling, but even he still has a dream broadcast partner. Hernandez (who will miss some upcoming broadcasts due to back surgery) recently joined SNY’s Niki Lattarulo for an edition of Mets Mailbag, where the former first baseman fields questions…

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The Giants ‘played so horribly’ Keith Hernandez had to stop watching Mets beat them

It hasn’t been the best start to the Major League Baseball season for the San Francisco Giants. After getting swept by the New York Yankees to start the year, setting franchise and MLB records in futility along the way, they were able to take two of three against the San Diego Padres. Then, after beating…

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Gary Cohen opens up on the ‘worst part of the job’ as voice of the Mets

Gary Cohen is never looking to end his season in September. The Mets play-by-play voice, alongside his partners Ron Darling and Keith Hernandez, said on an episode of SI Media with Jimmy Traina that not being able to call playoff games is the hardest transition from radio. “It’s by far the worst part of the...

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Mets Great Keith Hernandez Reveals Annual ‘Seinfeld’ Earnings

New York Mets legend Keith Hernandez has claimed that he still receives a substantial check each year for his legendary appearance on Seinfeld. Hernandez is widely regarded as one of the best defensive first basemen in the history of the sport. During his illustrious career, the infielder collected an impressive 11 Gold Glove awards.Hernandez was […] The post Mets Great Keith Hernandez Reveals Annual ‘Seinfeld’ Earnings appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Keith Hernandez still cashing substantial ‘Seinfeld’ residual checks

Every year, it feels like Keith Hernandez spends the offseason hemming and hawing about whether or not he’ll return to the SNY booth to call New York Mets games. Maybe the real reason is that he’s making enough money off his Seinfeld appearance that he doesn’t need to think about working anymore. While the former Read more... The post Keith Hernandez still cashing substantial ‘Seinfeld’ residual checks appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Gary Cohen frustrated not being able to call Mets playoff games: ‘It never stops being painful’

The New York Mets might have the best TV booth in baseball, but when the games matter most in the playoffs, fans are left without Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, and Ron Darling. Fans are used to hearing their favorite announcers for most of the 162-game regular season schedule. But if they’re lucky enough to see Read more... The post Gary Cohen frustrated not being able to call Mets playoff games: ‘It never stops being painful’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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