NYC Radio: Michael Kaye Show Gets YES Simulcast

The YES Network made official Thursday what long had been expected: That Michael Kay's ESPN New York radio program on WEPN 98.7 FM will be simulcast on YES starting Feb. 3, according to Newsday.

That will be the day after WFAN's Mike Francesa concludes his run at the station with his Super Bowl Sunday morning show.

It is not yet clear where Francesa's show will land on television, but he has said he does expect to find a new simulcast home.

"Michael Kay is a New York sports institution, having covered the New York sports scene for more than 30 years,” John J. Filippelli, YES' President, Production and Programming said.

"Michael personifies the New York sports scene.  He boasts a constant stream of A-list guests, and gives passionate New York sports fans a platform to exchange their views.  Michael fits in perfectly with our programming lineup.

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"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.”

YES is believed to be paying about $600,000 per year for Kay's show, significantly less than what it had been spending on Francesa's show.

Said YES spokesman Eric Handler: ":We evaluated all of our options and the Michael Kay program presents a great business and programming opportunity for us."  Handler confirmed Kay will do his show from outside Yankee Stadium on game days.

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