Steve Gelbs

Steve Gelbs is an American sportscaster who serves as the New York Mets field reporter and New York Jets studio host for SNY. He joined SNY in 2013 and became a full-time member of its Mets broadcast team in 2015, working alongside Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, and Ron Darling. A Syracuse University graduate, Gelbs previously spent four years as an on-air talent at MSG Varsity.

Overview

Steve Gelbs's Profile

Steve Gelbs was born February 1, 1987, in Rego Park, Queens, and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut. His father worked as a physical therapist for the New York Rangers, sparking Gelbs’s early interest in sports. He graduated from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications in 2009. That year, he also won the Syracuse Press Club Award for Best Radio Sports Feature.

Gelbs began his professional broadcasting career with MSG Varsity, where he worked as an anchor, host, reporter, play-by-play announcer, and color commentator. He then spent about 18 months at MSG Network, hosting MSG 150 during Knicks and Rangers telecasts and college basketball coverage. He joined SNY in 2013 and became the Mets’ field reporter in 2015 after filling in for Kevin Burkhardt during the 2014 season.

Today, Gelbs remains SNY’s Mets field reporter and Jets studio programming host. His Jets duties include the network’s pre- and post-game programming, while he also contributes to Mets studio coverage. In addition, Gelbs works seasonally as a freelance studio host and commentator for NHL Network, a role he began in 2022.

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Awards & Nominations

TV Shows​

Television shows Steve Gelbs has presented, including current programs and past presenting roles.

Current Shows

TV shows that Steve Gelbs currently presents, including their role and the period they have been associated with each program.

NHL Tonight

NHL Tonight

RoleMain Host
NetworkNHL Network
Duration2023–Present

Past Shows

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Networks

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Current Networks

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Past Networks

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Personal Life

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Marital Status

Married

Relationship History

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Children

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Jason Gelbs

Born 2019 · Biological child

Other parent: Julie Straus Gelbs

Emma Rose Gelbs

Born 2021 · Biological child

Other parent: Julie Straus Gelbs

Education

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  • Bachelor's degree, Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, 2009

Net Worth & Income

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  • Income earned from his role as Mets field reporter (since 2015) and Jets studio host.
  • Prior income earned during his tenure at MSG Network and MSG Varsity (2009–2013)
  • Additional income from public speaking engagements; represented by Wasserman and other agencies.

Awards

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  • Four-time New York Emmy Award nominee (while at MSG Varsity), including Sports Anchor of the Year (2012)
  • Syracuse Press Club Award — Best Radio Sports Feature (2009)

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