The SNY broadcast booth was appalled at the Mets’ disastrous fifth inning of their 6-2 loss to the Marlins on Friday night.

Staked to a 2-0 lead, the Mets allowed six to score in the frame to blow the game and potentially their wild-card fate.

Within hours, social media lit up with calls for disciplinary action. Many fans expressed disbelief that announcers representing the team’s own broadcast could be so scathing toward the very players they were paid to cover. One viral post described the moment as “watching a car crash in slow motion,” while another noted, “Criticism is part of the game, but this was pure humiliation.” Even rival fan bases weighed in, with some joking that the Mets had been “burned by their own booth.”

The players themselves were reportedly blindsided. Several Mets stars were said to be furious, with one unnamed player telling insiders that the rant “crossed a professional boundary and showed zero respect for us as athletes and people.” Tensions reportedly escalated in the clubhouse as clips played on sports networks, fueling resentment toward the announcers and raising concerns about trust between the team and its media partners.

“And the Mets’ lack of attention to detail, which has popped up repeatedly during this slow-motion, backwards march over the last three-and-a-half months, comes up to bite them again,” play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen said.

“I mean, you might take your whole travel ball squad off the field if something like that happens,” analyst Ron Darling added. “Here’s a team that is fighting to get to October. What are you going to do in October with an inning like that?”

Gary Cohen, Ron Darling and Keith Hernandez celebrate 20 years on SNY.SNY
Keith Hernandez also chimed in and noted the number of mental mistakes the Mets have made down the final stretch of the season.

The fallout, however, may not end with their dismissal. According to reports, both announcers could face further professional consequences, as industry insiders suggest the outburst may tarnish their reputations beyond the Mets’ organization. Networks are said to be hesitant to take on personalities associated with such a highly publicized meltdown, leaving their future careers uncertain.

Baseball analysts have been quick to weigh in. While many agree that broadcasters should provide honest and critical analysis, the consensus is that these announcers went far beyond the accepted line. “There’s a difference between critiquing a player’s performance and attacking their character on live television,” one former broadcaster explained. “They turned analysis into a personal vendetta, and that’s why they lost their jobs.”

For the fans, the scandal has become yet another chapter in the Mets’ long history of drama, both on and off the field. Some are calling the firing justified, while others wonder if a public apology and suspension would have sufficed. Regardless, the incident has served as a reminder of how much influence broadcasters wield in shaping public perception, and how easily that trust can be shattered when the line between honest critique and personal attack is crossed.

“And it’s not the first time, too,” Hernandez said. “They have made a lot of mental errors over the past 9-10 games.”

Pete Alonso of the New York Mets tosses some dirt during the fifth inning.Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post
The booth’s comments came midway through a complete meltdown for the Mets, which saw the team put up a fifth inning full of blunders.

The timing of the scandal has also deepened the Mets’ ongoing struggles. Already battling on-field inconsistency and fan frustration, the team now faces a public relations nightmare that could undermine morale even further. Some worry that the incident may widen the divide between the players and the media, making post-game interviews and future broadcasts more tense and guarded.

Despite the chaos, the Mets’ front office is determined to restore stability. The team has announced interim replacements for the broadcast booth while they search for permanent voices who can “represent the organization with professionalism, integrity, and respect.” Meanwhile, management has reportedly addressed the players directly, reassuring them that the team supports them and will not tolerate further breaches of trust.

After squandering the 2-0 lead following a string of hits, first baseman Pete Alonso bobbled a ground ball that allowed the go-ahead run to score for the Marlins.

Two batters later, Miami catcher Agustín Ramírez stole second without a throw and then swiped third as Mets third baseman Ronny Mauricio was playing far off the bag, which ultimately led to another run after shortstop Xavier Edwards singled to center field.

New York Mets relief pitcher Gregory Soto (65) reacts after giving up a two run home run to Miami Marlins’ Connor Norby during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Miami.AP
The nightmare inning was capped off with a two-run blast by Connor Norby — who came in to pinch hit for Liam Hicks — which put the Marlins up 6-2.

Friday’s loss means Mets are tied with the Cincinnati Reds for the final National League wild-card spot, though Cincinnati owns the tiebreaker.

The New York Mets organization is reeling after a stunning broadcasting scandal erupted this week, leading to the sudden firing of two television announcers who delivered what has been described as a “brutal and completely unprofessional on-air attack” against the team’s players. The explosive rant not only shocked fans watching live but also sent the Mets clubhouse into chaos, as management moved quickly to demand accountability and damage control.

The controversy unfolded during a recent broadcast when the announcers, frustrated with the Mets’ uneven season and a string of poor performances, launched into a harsh tirade targeting individual players by name. Their commentary, laced with accusations of laziness, lack of effort, and even questioning the personal character of certain stars, crossed a line that viewers and analysts agreed went far beyond fair criticism. Clips of the outburst quickly circulated online, sparking outrage across baseball circles.

Mets management wasted no time addressing the crisis. In a late-night statement, the organization confirmed that the announcers had been terminated effective immediately, calling their actions “completely unprofessional, damaging to the team, and inconsistent with the standards of our broadcast partners.” The statement went on to apologize directly to the players and fans, vowing to review internal policies to prevent a repeat of such a situation.

As the dust begins to settle, the Mets will now focus on salvaging their season — but the memory of this extraordinary broadcast meltdown will linger. For the two announcers at the center of the storm, their careers may never recover from what has become one of the most talked-about scandals in recent baseball broadcasting history.