1-22-14
The YES Network has reached a multi-year agreement with ESPN Radio for YES to simulcast ESPN New York 98.7 FM?s The Michael Kay Show live starting February 3 (3-7:00 pm ET). YES Network President, Production and Programming John J. Filippelli, said, "We also thank Mike Francesa for his 12-year partnership with YES. Mike ? along with Chris Russo when they co-hosted our simulcast for the first six years ? played an important role in the launch and growth of YES. We wish him all the best.?
Traug Keller, senior vice president, production business divisions, ESPN, said, ?The team of Michael Kay and Don LaGreca has been a staple of ESPN New York since 2002. We are pleased to work with YES to increase the show?s exposure, allowing New York sports fans another outlet to enjoy compelling content.?
Kay has been the play-by-play man for YES? New York Yankees telecasts, and the host of the network?s CenterStage with Michael Kay interview show, since the network launched in March 2002. He also hosts various programming specials on YES. Kay has won seven New York Emmy Awards and has earned 23 Emmy nominations during his tenure at YES. He began his ESPN New York radio hosting duties in 2002.
