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Michael Kay Fires Back at Mets Fans After Comments About Luke Weaver’s Yankees Bag<\/strong><\/p>\n

The rivalry between New York Yankees announcer Michael Kay<\/strong> and Mets fans<\/strong> is heating up once again, even in the middle of the off-season. It\u2019s no secret that Kay\u2019s role as the voice of the Yankees has sparked frequent feuds with Mets supporters, and it seems that the fire is still burning bright as spring training begins. This time, the drama centers around Luke Weaver<\/strong>, a pitcher for the Mets<\/strong>, who made headlines when he showed up to camp sporting a Yankees equipment bag<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For Kay, this presented a perfect opportunity to voice his thoughts, but as expected, Mets fans weren\u2019t too happy with his take. Kay, who frequently courts controversy with Mets fans, thought he was simply defending the Mets by pointing out that Weaver should have represented his new team by using Mets gear instead of the Yankees bag.<\/p>\n

But, as has often been the case with Kay\u2019s opinions on the Mets, his comments ignited backlash from the fanbase.<\/p>\n

Kay Defends Himself After Mets Fans React<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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During a segment on ESPN New York\u2019s “The Michael Kay Show”<\/strong>, Kay vented his frustration about being criticized by Mets fans. \u201cI\u2019m never going to win over a segment of that fanbase. Ever,\u201d he said, adding that despite defending the Mets, his comments were met with resistance from fans. Kay\u2019s words were as blunt as ever: \u201cI\u2019m defending the New York Mets saying that Luke Weaver should respect them and have called for a Met bag<\/strong> or any other bag rather than the Yankee equipment bag.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite his intention to stick up for the Mets, the fans were having none of it. Kay<\/strong>\u2019s frustration grew as he pointed out how some fans responded with comments like \u201cmind your business, who cares, we don\u2019t care, he will have his Met bag in two minutes.<\/strong>\u201d Kay fired back, saying, \u201cI can\u2019t win with you lunatics. I\u2019m defending you and you turn on me.\u201d<\/p>\n

His rant took a sharper turn when he added, \u201cBe careful what you wish. Because if you really want me to be a jackass, I can play that role beautifully. I really could.<\/strong>\u201d Kay\u2019s frustration was palpable, as he lamented how difficult it was to engage with the Mets fanbase without being criticized, regardless of his stance.<\/p>\n

Kay Encourages Mets Fans to Tune Out<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kay\u2019s response went a step further when he suggested that Mets fans could just stop listening to his show altogether. \u201cI don\u2019t want to be that guy who\u2019s always anti-Met,\u201d Kay said, acknowledging that he was trying to defend the team but was met with backlash anyway. He continued, \u201cSo either if I defend you, you don\u2019t want to hear it. So my advice to every single one of you, don\u2019t listen to the show. Don\u2019t consume the show. Don\u2019t watch the show on the ESPN New York YouTube channel. Don\u2019t. Unless you want to hate-watch it. I guess that\u2019s cool.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n

Kay’s exasperation with the Mets fanbase is clear, and this public back-and-forth is just the latest chapter in his long-standing feud with Mets supporters.<\/p>\n

A Heated Rivalry That Never Ends<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While Luke Weaver<\/strong>\u2019s bag may seem like a trivial matter, it\u2019s the latest in a long line of incidents where Michael Kay<\/strong> finds himself at odds with Mets fans. Whether it\u2019s Juan Soto<\/strong>, Sydney Sweeney<\/strong>, or now a simple Yankees bag<\/strong>, Kay never seems to shy away from sparking controversy with his remarks.<\/p>\n

Despite Kay\u2019s declaration that he\u2019s defending the Mets, it\u2019s safe to say that the tension between him and the Mets fanbase will only intensify as the 2026 season approaches. If a bag can get this much attention, imagine what the fireworks will look like when the Yankees<\/strong> and Mets<\/strong> meet again on the field. The rivalry between these two teams \u2014 and the personalities like Kay that fuel it \u2014 is bound to keep fans on edge all year long.<\/p>\n

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    Kay expressed frustration, saying he couldn’t win with certain segments of the Mets fanbase, even when defending the team.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    In response to the criticism, Kay urged Mets fans to stop listening<\/strong> to his show if they didn\u2019t agree with his takes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The ongoing feud between Kay<\/strong> and Mets fans<\/strong> continues to fuel heated exchanges, and with the 2026 season approaching, this rivalry promises to bring even more drama.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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