Top Pitching Prospect Zack Wheeler Eager, Excited To Make Major-League Debut
Zack Wheeler is excited about his big-league debut with the New York Mets, especially since he'll be pitching not far from where he grew up.
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Zack Wheeler is excited about his big-league debut with the New York Mets, especially since he'll be pitching not far from where he grew up.
Rain, rain, go away; don't spoil Zack and Harvey day.
The Mets have sent down Collin McHugh and called up David Aardsma from Triple-A Las Vegas
With the Yankees visiting Citi Field, Mets' first baseman Ike Davis is looking to keep the momentum going.
The four total games will be the fewest between the Mets and Yanks since the first two seasons of interleague play back in 1997 and 1998 when the teams played just one three-game series.
Davis busted out of his prolonged slump with a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Mets rallied past the Braves on Sunday night to end an eight-game losing streak at home.
Light-hitting pitcher Mike Minor homered for his first two RBIs in the majors and struck out 10 as the Atlanta Braves posted their second win in a matter of hours, beating the New York Mets 6-0 Saturday for their eighth straight victory.
The Mets lost their fourth in a row after resuming Friday's suspended game.
The Mets will resume their suspended game against the Atlanta Braves at 6:10 p.m, followed by their regularly scheduled game at 7:15 p.m.
Ike Davis will probably be sent down to Triple-A, but there are plenty of culprits to share the blame.
Really, would it make much difference if they did remove Davis from the lineup? Would the Mets suddenly go on a 10-game run because they excised the worst part of an unproductive lineup?
Jon Niese gave up seven earned runs in four innings pitched as the Braves blasted the Mets on Sunday.
Rain has forced the Braves to postpone their game Saturday against the Mets. A makeup date has yet to be determined.
David Wright hit the tying home run in the ninth inning off closer Craig Kimbrel and the New York Mets scored twice in the 10th to rally for a 7-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
Andrelton Simmons is a good bet to win several gold gloves during his career, and he's shown the ability to stay within himself and make adjustments at the plate.
Even though the Mets lost to the Braves, Jonathon Niese was superb once again.
Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera made their spring debuts, but that wasn't enough for the Yankees who lost the Braves 2-1.
Robinson Cano and Zoilo Almonte homered for the New York Yankees, who opened spring training with an 8-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.
When asked by WFAN's Mike Francesa if the team would finish above .500, the power-hitting first basemen did not hesitate to reply, "Yes, I believe so."
"We continue to look, but I think, realistically at this point, there's not a lot left on the shelf," Alderson said Sunday.
Rocker currently writes a column for conservative website WorldNetDaily.com, and his latest piece raised some eyebrows. The ex-reliever focused on gun control in his Monday column, and brought the Holocaust into the conversation.
Former Yankees outfielder Andruw Jones has been freed on bond following an arrest on a battery charge, according to jail records.
The Yankees appear reluctant to offer 37-year-old free agent outfielder Torii Hunter a two-year deal.
Don't worry about what's right or wrong, or better yet what makes sense. We'll just keep making it up as we go along.
The reality is that baseball "experts" sometimes don't understand baseball rules, that the right call was made and virtually everybody didn't understand it.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
A judge will rule Friday afternoon in the trial of New York police Sgt. Erik Duran, who is accused of killing a man by throwing a cooler at him in the Bronx.
Bishop Ronald Hicks from Illinois will be formally installed as New York's archbishop, marking a new era for the region's Catholics. His installation Mass starts at 2 p.m. Friday.
The New York Knicks are acquiring guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans, according to a person with knowledge of the trade deal.
The New York Islanders went into the Olympic break with a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
A judge will rule Friday afternoon in the trial of New York police Sgt. Erik Duran, who is accused of killing a man by throwing a cooler at him in the Bronx.
Bishop Ronald Hicks from Illinois will be formally installed as New York's archbishop, marking a new era for the region's Catholics. His installation Mass starts at 2 p.m. Friday.
This comes after M.S. 447 Principal Arin Rusch previously declined a parent's request to invite Sami Steigmann to speak to students.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
Construction workers leaving the Hudson Tunnel worksite in New York City had no idea if or when they would return.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
More than 300 kilos of cocaine were seized in Nassau County in one of the largest drug busts ever on Long Island, officials said Tuesday.
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Construction workers leaving the Hudson Tunnel worksite in New York City had no idea if or when they would return.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has picked Phylisa Wisdom to lead the city's Office to Combat Antisemitism.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Attorney General Letitia James both announced their support of Gov. Kathy Hochul's reelection bid Thursday.
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Day 25 of the New York City nurses strike saw protests, arrests and some progress in the negotiations.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The New York Knicks are acquiring guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans, according to a person with knowledge of the trade deal.
The New York Islanders went into the Olympic break with a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
Jalen Suggs had his first career triple-double, leading the Orlando Magic to a 118-98 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
The Hurricanes topped the Rangers 2-0 on Thursday night to extend their points streak to 10 games.
The Knicks outlasted the Nuggets 134-127 in two overtimes Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
A flooded manhole has turned a loading dock into an ice rink in Queens.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to appear in court for the state case.
Right now, Analilia Mejia has a very slim lead over Tom Malinowski. The winner of this race will face Republican candidate Joe Hathaway to fill the seat vacated by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Authorities are still trying to identify a possible suspect, or suspects, and motive as the search for Nancy Guthrie stretches into a sixth day.
A judge will determine on Friday afternoon if a New York police sergeant accused of killing a man with a cooler is guilty.
The money for the critical Gateway Project is set to run out after the Trump administration pulled federal funding. Reports said Trump will restore funding if Penn Station and Washington's Dulles Airport are named after him. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
