Just a few months after ESPN New York departed its 98.7 FM signal, its longest-tenured show is reportedly coming to an end. Michael Kay, Don La Greca and Peter Rosenberg are reportedly concluding their run as The Michael Kay Show on ESPN New York, according to a report from Andrew Marchand of The Athletic. All three hosts, however, are reportedly expected to stay at the station and take the air as part of the weekday programming lineup.
When Barrett Media reached out to Good Karma Brands New York regarding the story, it was told that the company has no comment at this time. Barrett Media also reached out to Kay, who declined comment, but added that anything regarding the future would be addressed on the air.
Kay would reportedly host a solo show in middays from 1 to 3 p.m. EST. Conversely, La Greca and Rosenberg would remain at the station and work with Alan Hahn, who is the current midday host alongside Bart Scott. The final episode of The Michael Kay Show is reportedly slated to air on Friday, Dec. 13. The new programming lineup would then take effect on Monday, Jan. 6 in the new year.
Although the show has been on the air for 22 years, Kay has reportedly considered leaving afternoon drive in the past. Marchand reported that “ESPN made a big financial push to keep him.” At this time though with ESPN and the radio business continuing to evolve, Kay reportedly opted to work a schedule that is more manageable early in the day. Sources cited within The Athletic report indicate that there was a “lack of an overwhelming offer” regarding his staying in the afternoons. The YES Network simulcast for his new time slot and afternoons is reportedly still to be determined, with ESPN and YES Network having talks.
The new programming lineup would reportedly be expected to move Scott from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST with Dan Graca, officially moving Mike Greenberg’s national program away from 880 AM. Rick DiPietro and Dave Rothenberg would also continue as the station’s morning drive duo, according to the report. An official announcement pertaining to the end of The Michael Kay Show or revamped programming lineup have not been made by ESPN New York or Good Karma Brands.
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