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Rangers Broadcast Icons Sam Rosen and Joe Micheletti Retire After Decades of Service

Kenny Albert to succeed Rosen as play-by-play announcer, while the search for Micheletti's replacement continues.

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Overview

  • Sam Rosen, the Rangers' play-by-play announcer for 40 years, concluded his final season in 2024-25 and announced his retirement.
  • Joe Micheletti, who served as the Rangers' television analyst for 19 years, has also announced his retirement, ending a celebrated broadcast partnership.
  • Kenny Albert, the Rangers' longtime radio voice, will take over as the new play-by-play announcer starting in the 2025-26 season.
  • MSG Networks has yet to name a replacement for Micheletti, with potential candidates reportedly including Dave Maloney, Brian Boyle, and Ryan Callahan.
  • The retirements of Rosen and Micheletti mark a significant transition for Rangers broadcasts, closing a chapter defined by their decades of expertise and fan connection.