David Wright Asks Mets To Tone Down All-Star Voting Campaign
"As much as I'd like to be here to represent this team in the All-Star game," the captain said, "we can't let this become an in-between inning, one-player production."
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"As much as I'd like to be here to represent this team in the All-Star game," the captain said, "we can't let this become an in-between inning, one-player production."
Adam Wainwright became the major leagues' first 10-game winner by pitching seven scoreless innings and sent Matt Harvey to his first loss of the season, leading the Cardinals over the Mets, 2-1, on Thursday in a classic pitching matchup.
As first reported by Deadspin, a member of the Mets' marketing department reached out to cougarlife.com, "the cougar dating site for younger hot men to meet sexy older professional women," in an effort to get women to vote for the six-time All-Star.
Current Mets manager Terry Collins and former skipper Davey Johnson have been selected as coaches for next month's All-Star Game at Citi Field.
It seems Wally isn't so popular in Flushing these days -- at least among Mets brass.
Dillon Gee had his third straight stellar start, Lucas Duda hit one of three Mets homers and New York scored the most runs allowed by Shelby Miller in his young career for a 5-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.
Rain, rain, go away; don't spoil Zack and Harvey day.
Take out the baseball cards, kids, it wasn't just Miguel Montero and Yasiel Puig mixing it up. Several coaches who dominated the game as players in the 1980s and '90s produced some of the fight's most memorable moments.
"Biggest issues? I would say Michael Lohan," Gooden told Rome. "Michael Lohan, I mean, he was definitely a head case. I hope he's doing well now, but now I can kind of understand why Lindsay has the problems she has."
Triple-A manager Wally Backman says Ike Davis is "gonna get right" in Las Vegas. Well, maybe he will -- with a little family support.
Valdespin is getting his shot with the Mets. A shot at regular playing time — and a shot at winning over his teammates.
The derby is scheduled for July 15 at Citi Field as part of All-Star weekend festivities in New York City.
Michael Wacha recovered from a wild start to earn his first major league win and Allen Craig hit a three-run homer for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 9-2 victory over the staggering New York Mets on Tuesday night.
"I want the kid to go up there and just look strictly for fastballs, and fastballs that he can drive," Backman said. "...We'll make the adjustments that need to be made for this guy. He's gonna get right."
The Mets demoted Ike Davis to Triple-A Las Vegas after Sunday's loss to Miami. Davis was batting .161 with five homers, 16 RBIs and 66 strikeouts in 186 at-bats.
The Vikings beat the Giants 13-10 in each team's preseason opener on Saturday.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 3-1 on Friday night.
Rookie Cade Klubnik led the New York Jets to scores on his two drives in a 24-16 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Francisco Lindor and Jared Young homered Friday night, powering the Mets to a 4-1 win over the Nationals.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
A piece of New York City sports history sold for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
Logan Gilbert pitched six innings and combined with three relievers on a four-hitter as the Mariners ended a six-game skid with a 1-0 victory over the Yankees on Thursday.
Cade Klubnik's confidence on the field has impressed his Jets teammates just as much as his big throws and quick grasp of the playbook.
The Yankees erased an early deficit and pulled away for a 10-5 victory over the skidding Mariners on Wednesday night.
It's the final weekend for New Yorkers in Manhattan to enjoy a car-free Saturday for New York City Summer Streets.
A man is facing hate crime charges after a frightening disruption during Shabbat services at a prominent Manhattan synagogue Friday.
New York City officials say they're staying ahead of what's expected to be a teen takeover this Sunday in Inwood.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
A New Jersey man is the 46th person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
Even bald eagles can use some help from the boys in blue.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
Rey Grabato II is wanted by the FBI for allegedly scamming hundreds of New Jersey investors out of millions.
A new Long Island business owned by former reality TV star Bethenny Frankel was issued a stop work order hours after its grand opening Thursday.
Old Westbury Police responded to a report of a loose horse along the LIE service road Friday afternoon.
A deadly double shooting inside a Long Island home has been ruled a murder-suicide.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children, according to the health ministry.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
The Vikings beat the Giants 13-10 in each team's preseason opener on Saturday.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 3-1 on Friday night.
Rookie Cade Klubnik led the New York Jets to scores on his two drives in a 24-16 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Francisco Lindor and Jared Young homered Friday night, powering the Mets to a 4-1 win over the Nationals.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A man has been arrested in connection to a deadly boating accident that killed two children in Barnegat Bay last month.
Some worshippers said they were escorted by police officers while entering Central Synagogue on Saturday morning following a frightening disruption during Friday night's services. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for August 15.
Geno Smith didn't play in the Jets' preseason opener, but that gave a rookie a chance to make a first impression under the lights. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
A guilty plea to federal charges from Luigi Mangione now sets up a high-stakes courtroom conflict. Will state murder charges proceed to trial, or will they be dismissed? CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
