Howie Rose on Retirement, Legacy, and Knowing When to Walk Away | Evan & Tiki

Howie Rose sits down with Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber for a thoughtful conversation about why the 2026 season will be his last in the Mets booth. He explains the personal and professional factors behind the decision, from family sacrifices to the importance of stepping away before the job changes, while also sharing what still makes the biggest moments in sports so addictive for a play-by-play broadcaster. Along the way, Rose looks back on the unforgettable calls and career turns that shaped his legacy, including his love for radio, his transition across hockey and baseball, and the thrill of capturing iconic New York sports moments. He also opens up about mentoring the next generation, the lessons he learned from great broadcasters around him, and the one dream that still burns brightest: getting the chance to call a Mets championship before it’s all over.