Holy New York sports media merger, Batman. The Madison Square Garden (MSG) Network and Yankee Entertainment and Sports (YES) Network announced a new endeavor on Thursday, one that could be poised to bring most of New York's major sports teams in one ...

The YES Network is not bringing back longtime New York Yankees analyst and play-by-play announcer John Flaherty as part of a series of moves to streamline its broadcasts to feature its leading commentators, David Cone, Paul O’Neill and Joe Girardi, sources briefed on the decision told The Athletic.

YES Network is parting ways with longtime New York Yankees analyst John Flaherty, a Hudson Valley, NY native who has been a familiar voice in broadcasts for two decades. The move is part of a broader shakeup as the network looks to streamline its baseball coverage around its marquee

John Flaherty’s time at the YES Network has come to an end after two decades.

Former Yankees catcher John Flaherty, a YES Network analyst, has announced his departure from the Network after 20 years of service. Flaherty revealed through social media on Wednesday that his contract would not be renewed for the upcoming season.

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