Steve Gelbs

Steven N. Gelbs was born on February 1, 1987, in Rego Park, Queens. He was raised in Greenwich, Connecticut, observing his father’s work as a physical therapist for the New York Rangers, which fostered an early connection to sports. Gelbs attended Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism. His early career demonstrated an aptitude for sports reporting, leading to recognition before his tenure at SNY.

Gelbs began his broadcasting career at MSG Varsity before transitioning to MSG Network. At MSG Network, he served as a host for “MSG 150” during New York Knicks and New York Rangers telecasts and contributed to the network’s college basketball coverage. He also handled pre-game, post-game, and intermission reports for Rangers broadcasts on MSG Radio Network. In 2009, prior to joining SNY, Gelbs received the Syracuse Press Club Award for “Best Radio Sports Feature,” indicating his developing talent in the field. He was also nominated for four New York Emmy Awards while at MSG Varsity, including “Sports Anchor of the Year” in 2012.

Joining SNY in 2013, Gelbs initially worked as an anchor and sports reporter, contributing to various sports and entertainment programs. For the 2014 Mets season, he filled in for Kevin Burkhardt for 50 games and subsequently replaced him as the Mets field reporter starting in the 2015 season. His work with SNY’s Mets broadcast team, alongside Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, and Ron Darling, led to them winning the 2019 Sterling Award for best broadcasting booth in Major League Baseball. Gelbs also voices himself in “Abe League of Their Moe,” a 2025 episode of ‘The Simpsons’, further expanding his media presence.