Sal Licata Says SNY Layoffs Left Him ‘Sick to My Stomach’ and He ‘Would Never’ Have Left

Licata’s SNY run ends

Licata joined SNY in 2010 and became a familiar presence at the regional sports network. He was included in Friday’s mass layoffs. SNY also ended Baseball Night in New York and Sportsnite immediately. Licata had previously been pushed out of WFAN in 2025 after Craig Carton returned to the station.

He mourns former coworkers

In a livestream titled “Sal Got Fired, Again,” Licata said he expected to be fine but was upset for the people who lost their jobs. He described SNY as a particularly enjoyable place to work.

Licata said he loved hosting his show and would have stayed at SNY for his entire career. He added that his decision was not about money.

Possible link to MLB lockout

Licata suggested the timing of the cuts might be connected to an approaching Major League Baseball lockout, which could delay the 2027 season. The article does not establish that as the reason for the layoffs.

The Mets are owned by Steve Cohen, while Sterling Equities, owned by the Wilpon and Katz families, controls SNY. The network’s Mets broadcast agreement runs through 2035, and SNY reportedly explored a possible sale last year, with Cohen named as a potential buyer.

SNY outlines its decision

An SNY spokesperson said the network’s review of its business, operations and programming led it to stop broadcasting the two shows. The spokesperson thanked the team members who had worked on them.

The spokesperson said Mets and New York sports coverage remain central to SNY’s business. The network said it would continue providing content for its fans.