Michael Kay has looked to Hollywood as he engages in a back-and-forth with Mets fans.
During a recent show, he joked about a hypothetical date with Sydney Sweeney, poking fun at Mets fans’ heightened spirits following the Yankees’ playoff spot.
“If the Red Sox beat the Yankees, they essentially claim dominance over them, that’s just true,” Kay remarked on his show before the Yankees triumphed over Boston 4-0. He expressed confusion over Mets fans claiming superiority, saying, “It’s like waiting to proclaim, ‘We’ve played more games than you,’ but really, there’s no difference between not making the playoffs and losing by a wild card.”
He posed an interesting scenario: if you asked someone like Sydney Sweeney out and she turned you down, only to say yes to another guy who then took her out a few times, it raises questions about value and outcome.
This ongoing rivalry with Mets fans heated up after Kay commented on Juan Soto’s state of mind in May, shortly after Soto joined the Crosstown rivals. He had said Soto seemed “very, very unhappy around the clubhouse.”
Despite those comments, Soto had a standout season. Kay later mentioned that many Mets fans had reached out to him, referring to them as “info-free knit wits.”
Reflecting on the situation months later, Kay expressed a bit of satisfaction over Mets fans’ struggles after their team failed to reach the playoffs despite their significant budget.
“I do feel for you, truly. But, there is a particularly vicious group of Mets fans who seem to have some deep-seated issues. And you know what? I feel a bit joyful about your pain today because it seems like karma,” he said, recalling the backlash he faced over his comments. “You tried to make my life difficult with all your messages about Juan Soto, yet your team couldn’t even beat the Cincinnati Reds despite a hefty payroll.”
Mets fans didn’t hold back after the Red Sox threatened the Yankees’ playoff chances, eager to retaliate in any way possible.
However, the Yankees managed to win the series in three games, advancing to the AL Division Series and avoiding what Kay characterized as a “failure.”
“Look, Mets fans often need to be reminded: perhaps it’s best to keep quiet. Sure, your ballpark might be popular, but it’s not like you’ve hit any home runs with your recent roster moves,” he added.
He concluded by questioning the real failure in baseball: “Is it worse to bring in one of the greatest players and still miss the playoffs, or to let go of a top player just to get there? One series is certainly better than none.”
