Overview

• On his ESPN New York show, the Yankees TV voice said he felt "glee" at a subset of Mets fans' pain and told them "you deserve it."
• Kay targeted what he called a "vicious, angry" group he described as "derisive" and "weren't hugged by their parents," adding he did not feel sorry for them.
• The remarks came after the Mets missed the 2025 postseason despite adding Juan Soto, following a season that began with MLB's best record on June 13 and ended in a collapse.
• Tensions trace back to Kay's earlier report that Soto was "very, very glum around the clubhouse," which prompted Mets fans to flood him with tweets and photos that he said made his life "a living hell."
• Outlets including the New York Post and Awful Announcing amplified Kay's comments, and coverage noted he could face social-media blowback if the Yankees stumble in the playoffs.