SportsNet New York (SNY) has canceled its flagship programs "SportsNite" and "Baseball Night in New York" as part of significant staff reductions, a move that has deeply affected those connected to the network. Former Mets relief pitcher and current SNY analyst Jerry Blevins called the developments "heartbreaking" in a social media post.

Blevins, who has worked as a Mets analyst since his playing career ended, expressed his sadness over the impact on the network's talent. "So heartbroken over the happenings at SNY," Blevins wrote on X. "One of the best things about my post-playing days has been the level of talent at every level of SNY I’ve been able to work with. In front of the camera, but behind as well. I’m truly at a loss here."

The cancellations and layoffs were initially reported by The Athletic. Hosts Sal Licata, of "Baseball Night in New York," and Eamon McAnaney, of "SportsNite," were among those affected. Licata shared on X, "It has been a rough year(s). Sad day."

Chelsea Janes, who joined SNY as a baseball analyst for the 2026 Mets season after a stint with The Washington Post, also conveyed her dismay. "Hadn’t been here long, but felt right away that SNY was a special place where people cared about their work, prioritized joy in a cynical industry, and loved baseball the way their audience does and deserves," Janes posted on X. "I know those of us left will continue to do that. But I’m heartbroken."

While Janes, along with Connor Hughes (NFL) and Ian Begley (NBA), will continue as on-air contributors, the future of the SNY website is also shifting. A source indicated that the website will move away from its editorial focus towards "information and promotion," with changes aimed at highlighting scheduling and promotional content.

Jon Alba, the host of "SportsNite," shared that while he might make occasional appearances on SNY, the experience of hosting the nightly program was a dream fulfilled. "Hosting and contributing to ‘SportsNite’ was the best gig I’ve ever had, and I’m so thankful to have had the chance to do my favorite thing in the world at the highest level," Alba stated on X. "Sincerely, there was not a single late night that I didn’t enjoy."

Andy Martino, a former writer and on-air personality for SNY who now works with the Mets, also shared his sorrow. "I worked with brilliant, and I mean brilliant people at SNY," Martino wrote. "It was the producers and editors who made those shows so unique — and who poured their lives into those projects. It was more than a job for everyone. Its not my place to name people — but it’s heartbreaking."

SNY is expected to continue producing pregame and postgame coverage for the Mets and Jets.