SNY Cuts Staff, Cancels Signature Shows
The regional sports network laid off much of its editorial staff and canceled SportsNite and Baseball Night in New York on Friday.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Basketball
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SNY laid off much of its editorial staff and canceled two signature programs on Friday, the highlight show SportsNite and the talk-style show Baseball Night in New York. The network, which broadcasts Mets games, is majority owned by Sterling Equities, an investment firm run by the Wilpon family, the former owners of the Mets.
Why it matters
Regional sports networks have been reeling in recent years as streaming and other factors have significantly changed the television viewing marketplace. SNY has been exploring the option of selling itself since 2025, and Steve Cohen is seen as a potential buyer.
SNY, launched in 2006, marked its 20th year of existence as it cut much of its editorial staff. The extraction does not provide a headcount for the layoffs or any financial figures for the network.
The players
SNY
SNY is a regional sports network that broadcasts Mets games and is majority owned by Sterling Equities.
Sterling Equities
Sterling Equities is an investment firm run by the Wilpon family that holds majority ownership of SNY.
Steve Cohen
Steve Cohen is the owner who brought the Mets from the Wilpons in 2020 and is seen as a potential buyer for SNY.
The details
SNY canceled SportsNite and Baseball Night, and remaining on-air talent Chelsea Janes, Ian Begley and Connor Hughes stays with the network. SNY will continue its afternoon simulcast of WFAN's The Carton Show, and Mets Hot Stove is scheduled to return Tuesday.
Timeline
2006: SNY was launched.
2020: Steve Cohen brought the Mets from the Wilpons.
2025: SNY began exploring the option of selling itself.
Friday: SNY laid off staff and canceled SportsNite and Baseball Night.
Tuesday: Mets Hot Stove is scheduled to return.
Market Landscape
Regional sports networks have been reeling in recent years as streaming and other factors have significantly changed the television viewing marketplace. SNY's cuts fit that pattern, and its exploration of a sale since 2025 reflects how owners are reassessing these assets.
Viewers who followed SportsNite and Baseball Night will lose those programs, while Mets games and the afternoon Carton Show simulcast remain on the schedule. Mets Hot Stove returning Tuesday gives fans a near-term programming option.
The takeaway
Regional sports networks are restructuring as viewing shifts, and SNY's cuts show how quickly programming and staffing can change. Fans who rely on these shows should watch for schedule updates.
What happens next
Mets Hot Stove is scheduled to return Tuesday, and SNY continues its afternoon simulcast of The Carton Show.
Further reading
For more on the teams SNY covers, see New York Basketball coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Newsday.
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