Why Steve Gelbs abruptly left SNY’s broadcast during Mets’ epic comeback win
Steve Gelbs had to leave the SNY broadcast during the Mets' comeback win due to a family emergency involving his son. His son suffered a fall and was taken to the hospital, but he was later reported to be okay. Despite the circumstances, Gelbs' son was eager to know if the Mets won the game.
- ▪Steve Gelbs left the broadcast after receiving a call about his son's injury.
- ▪The Mets staged a dramatic comeback to win the game 7-6 against the Yankees.
- ▪Gelbs' son asked if the Mets won when he saw his father in the ER.
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MLB New York Mets Why Steve Gelbs abruptly left SNY’s broadcast during Mets’ epic comeback win By Erich Richter Published May 18, 2026, 12:53 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Steve Gelbs had to sprint as the Mets’ magic was in full effect Sunday. While the Mets battled back from a four-run deficit against the Yankees to pull off the improbable 7-6 victory in 10 innings, the team’s dugout reporter had a family emergency involving his son. Gelbs explained in an X post that he had to leave the game early after his son suffered a “scary fall, forcing him to go to the hospital. Steve Gelbs wasn’t able to make it for Sunday’s postgame interview.
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