Mets' Sandy Alderson Named Baseball America's Executive Of The Year
Alderson transformed the Mets in the summer and made a splash on the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.
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Alderson transformed the Mets in the summer and made a splash on the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.
Free agent Ben Zobrist is a proven commodity, and according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal, he's general manager Sandy Alderson's No. 1 target this offseason.
No, offseasons aren't as much fun when the team is competitive and one of the best in baseball, but that's a good thing.
The 25-year-old Pimentel made eight relief appearances for the Texas Rangers last season.
As Thanksgiving nears, it's been a hit-or-miss 2015 for the New York City-area sports locals, but they each have reason to be thankful.
The Mets' 2016 home schedule includes a World Series rematch against the Royals on June 21 and 22, a rematch of the NLCS against the Cubs on from June 30-July 3.
Although another year has gone by without a victory celebration parade down the Canyon of Heroes, I look at 2015 as a step in the right direction for our local sports teams.
Music to the ears of the Wilpons, general manager Sandy Alderson and Mets fans everywhere.
When he was in high school, Darren Meenan learned how to print t-shirts in art class. As it turns out, it was a skill that would ultimately change his life.
The 25-year-old Leathersich had Tommy John ligament replacement surgery in July. He was 0-1 with a 2.31 ERA with 17 relief appearances for New York last season, his first in the majors.
Maybe Terry Collins isn't a renaissance man. But he is a baseball man.
If Terry Collins wanted to, he could regard November as something less than his favorite month.
Joe Maddon has won his third Manager of the Year award, earning his first in the NL after guiding the Chicago Cubs to their first postseason berth since 2008.
Mets manager Terry Collins was voted the Ben Epstein/Dan Castellano Good Guy award after leading the team to its first World Series appearance since 2000.
A two-time Gold Glove Award winner, Parra can play all three outfield positions. In 2015 he played 63 games in right field, 53 games in left field and 41 games in center field.
Because Zobrist was traded during the season, the team that signs him won't have to surrender a draft pick. Zobrist was ineligible to receive a qualifying offer.
It's time to take a look at the latest best and worst stories on the NY/NJ sports landscape.
Simmons, just 26, signed a seven-year, $58 million deal with Atlanta in 2014. He won't be eligible for free agency until 2021.
In his annual attempt to give the New York Mets some food for thought, agent Scott Boras followed their first World Series appearance in 15 years with an upgrade in his metaphors.
It's highly unlikely that Daniel Murphy will play for the Mets in 2016. The same can be said for the Yankees, for that matter.
Harvey told FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal this week that he has no plans to part ways with the agent. In fact, he plans to employ Boras for as long as he's in the big leagues.
KHNL reports that Reyes' wife, Katherine, told police officers that the former Mets great grabbed her by the throat and proceeded to throw her into a glass door.
New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson will miss the annual GM meetings to undergo an unspecified medical procedure, a week after fainting during a news conference at Citi Field.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
If he ends up signing with another team, New York will receive a sandwich pick between the first and second rounds in next year's draft.
Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed New York's Francisco Lindor of a grand slam and hit two homers, leading the Padres to a 5-2 win over the Mets on Tuesday night.
Trent Grisham hit his 17th home run in the third inning and had a two-run single in the seventh to propel the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
An emotional vigil was held Tuesday evening in the Bronx for Riley Billingslea, a 15-year-old who police say was found shot to death last week in a Kingsbridge Heights apartment building.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
Emergency responders were on the scene in the Bronx for a collision involving an MTA bus and an FDNY fire truck.
An emotional vigil was held Tuesday evening in the Bronx for Riley Billingslea, a 15-year-old who police say was found shot to death last week in a Kingsbridge Heights apartment building.
Emergency responders were on the scene in the Bronx for a collision involving an MTA bus and an FDNY fire truck.
A Rockland County bar had its liquor license summarily suspended after multiple alleged violations for serving alcohol to minors as young as 16.
Researchers in New York City are developing apps that help blind people navigate life, from grocery shopping to getting around using the subway.
Larry Montes, the man accused of creating a violent disturbance inside a New York City synagogue late last week, was hit with federal charges on Tuesday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
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.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
There was a gathering Monday in the Long Island town of Shirley to denounce the words of hate scrawled on a banner. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
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.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
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.
Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed New York's Francisco Lindor of a grand slam and hit two homers, leading the Padres to a 5-2 win over the Mets on Tuesday night.
Trent Grisham hit his 17th home run in the third inning and had a two-run single in the seventh to propel the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
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.
There have been annual ceremonies at the memorial in Liberty State Park for years, but its deteriorating condition has advocates demanding action. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Police said a 39-year-old man was gunned down on Tuesday night. Police sources say the suspect who got away was wearing a ski mask. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
A vigil was held Tuesday night for Riley Billingslea, who was gunned down inside a Kingsbridge Heights apartment last week. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett is calling for sunny skies and a high of 86 on hump day, but says a rain threat will return on Thursday.
It has been nearly a week since Riley Billingslea was found dead, and his family still has no answers on what happened. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
