Sid Rosenberg, a longtime U.S. WABC radio host, announced Wednesday he is switching his MLB allegiance from the New York Mets to the New York Yankees[1].
The move matters because Rosenberg’s daily show reaches millions of commuters, and his public team loyalty often shapes fan sentiment across the city’s divided baseball landscape[3].
During the broadcast, Rosenberg said the Mets are "too woke" and that politics drove his decision[1]. He said, "It was a pretty easy choice," and later said, "I think I've made my case"[3].
Rosenberg, who has been a staple of New York talk radio for over three decades, previously identified himself as a "Mamdani Mets" fan, a tongue‑in‑cheek reference to the team’s perceived liberal leanings, before the latest shift, a change that underscores how personal ideology can intersect with sports fandom[2].
Social media erupted with mixed reactions; Yankees supporters praised the endorsement, while Mets fans expressed disappointment and accused Rosenberg of politicizing a game that should remain entertainment[3]. Media analysts noted that such high‑profile allegiance switches are rare and can influence ticket sales, merchandise revenue, and even advertising rates for the stations involved.
The episode reflects a broader trend where sports personalities publicly align with political viewpoints, prompting discussions about the role of media figures in shaping team identities beyond the field[1].
“"The Mets are too woke."”
Rosenberg’s public switch highlights how media personalities can amplify cultural divides within sports, potentially affecting fan engagement and market dynamics for both franchises in a city where baseball loyalties run deep.
