Overview
- YES confirmed John Flaherty will not return in 2026, with part-time analysts Jeff Nelson and Dave Valle also departing.
- Flaherty acknowledged the decision in a post on X, thanking fans after roughly 20 years with the network.
- Coverage will center on analysts David Cone, Paul O’Neill and Joe Girardi as the primary voices next season.
- Michael Kay remains the lead play-by-play announcer with Ryan Ruocco continuing as his backup.
- The Athletic first reported the shakeup, which follows YES declining an option in Flaherty’s contract earlier this year and longstanding criticism of a large analyst rotation.