Mets Battle Back Only To Fall Late At Houston
Matt Downs hit a two-run homer and Jed Lowrie had the go-ahead single in the eighth inning to propel the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the New York Mets on Monday night.
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Matt Downs hit a two-run homer and Jed Lowrie had the go-ahead single in the eighth inning to propel the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the New York Mets on Monday night.
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Sunday was the second victory in franchise history in which the Mets allowed a pair of game-tying home runs in the eighth inning or later.
The majority of Figueroa's 145 career appearances (80) have come out of the bullpen, though he has started in at least three games during each of his nine major-league seasons.
Pelfrey's spring stats usually aren't so hot -- and this year has been no different. Well, certain members of the Mets' front office were reportedly ready to give up on the 6-foot-7 hurler.
Hampered by an elbow injury, the left-handed slugger went 1 for 25 over 11 games this spring for Houston.
The word "scrappy" is probably overused, but it applies to Jose Altuve. Despite his physical limitations, he's found a way to get it done throughout his professional career.
The Houston Astros crushed Mike Pelfrey for eight runs over two and two-thirds innings pitched on Sunday as the Mets lost 9-5.
Hiroki Kuroda pitched four strong innings in the Yankees' 6-3 spring training victory over the Houston Astros.
The Mets have officially waived goodbye to failed top prospect Fernando Martinez.
Mets fans: Have you been dreaming of an NLCS rematch between New York and Houston? If so, it'll have to happen in 2012.
The Yankees and Rockies are reportedly far apart in preliminary talks for starter Ubaldo Jimenez. In fact, Colorado might not even be willing to trade their ace. That won't stop the Bombers from sending a representative to Coors Field.
A pitcher from Suffolk and a catcher from Nassau have had dreams of making the big leagues. Now they're one step closer.
Justin Turner homered and drove in a career-high five runs to help the New York Mets beat the Houston Astros 7-4 Sunday.
Lee also hit one of three Astros home runs to snap New York's three-game winning streak.
Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran was removed from New York's lineup against the Houston Astros because of swelling in his right eye.
David Wright hit a go-ahead homer to cap a four-run eighth inning that rallied the New York Mets to a 6-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
David Wright ended his career-worst hitless drought with a homer and a two-run double, Chris Capuano pitched seven sharp innings and the New York Mets topped the Houston Astros 9-1 on Thursday.
Just 18 games into the season, Mets fans are wearing paper bags over their heads at Citi Field. With the team off to its worst start at home in franchise history, it's easy to see why they feel that way.
Hunter Pence hit a blistering go-ahead home run in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros used two smart fielding plays late to beat New York 4-3 Thursday night, giving the Mets their worst home start ever.
Unfortunately for Mets fans, a series against the punchless Amazin's may be what the Astros need to start their first winning streak of the season.
Back home but still scuffling, the punchless Mets went down quietly against the Houston Astros on Tuesday -- and now find themselves in the National League basement. In fact, their .294 winning percentage is the worst in MLB.
Bobby Parnell has struggled coming out of the embattled Mets' bullpen -- to the tune of a 6.14 ERA. The culprit? Parnell said he's lacked feeling lately in the middle finger on his pitching hand.
Wandy Rodriguez found his form against the punchless New York Mets, pitching seven sharp innings to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-1 victory Tuesday night.
The Mets return home to Citi Field to host the Astros and Diamondbacks this week. The Mets went 1-and-6 on their first homestand of the season -- their worst performance at home in a season-opening homestand (of at least six games) since the 1962 Mets went 0-and-6 at the Polo Grounds.
If all goes well during a Monday meeting with Mets manager Terry Collins, outfielder Jason Bay could come off the disabled list for Tuesday's game against Houston. "We're going to see how he's doing," Collins said. "I just told him, 'Let's sit down and talk.'"
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
A bus flipped over Tuesday morning on the New York State Thruway in the Ulster County town of Plattekill.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
A bus flipped over Tuesday morning on the New York State Thruway in the Ulster County town of Plattekill.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather has been impacting the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
A 17-year-old was shot late Monday night at a McDonald's on Pennsylvania Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn.
Severe weather has been impacting the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather has been impacting the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather has been impacting the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.
Democratic socialists have had a number of big victories lately, both in the New York City area and nationally. That begs the question: are they the new political force in the United States?
A memorial service was held on Long Island on Friday night for victims of TWA Flight 800, marking 30 years since the deadly crash. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives for the United Nations General Assembly in a few weeks.
Democratic socialists have had a number of big victories lately, both in the New York City area and nationally. That begs the question: are they the new political force in the United States?
White House border czar Tom Homan said "I think body cameras are the way to go" after fatal shootings by federal immigration officers in Texas and Maine earlier this month.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a four-hitter, and the Dodgers defeated the Yankees 8-2 in the opener of their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
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.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
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.
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People who live and work in affluent Hudson Yards are especially critically of the pace of the mayor's plan to deal with the encampments. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
None of the injuries are considered life threatening. State police are investigating if weather played a role. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Candy maker Mars Wrigley is planning to leave its United States headquarters in Newark, New Jersey, this fall.
An attorney representing a New York City woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
