Mets' Murphy Lays Down The Law, Wins NLCS MVP Honors
This postseason has its own take on Murphy's law: If something can go right for Daniel Murphy, it will. Often, right over the outfield fence.
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This postseason has its own take on Murphy's law: If something can go right for Daniel Murphy, it will. Often, right over the outfield fence.
The 'lets go Mets' chants were going non-stop all night. Even before the game was over, fans started celebrating and counting this one as a win.
The Mets are World Series-bound. Here are all the best images from the Amazins' victory over the Cubs in Game 4 of the NLCS on Wednesday night.
The Mets briefly got ahead of themselves on their website Wednesday, showing off National League championship gear when there was still at least one more game to go.
Thirty-five teams have been down 0-3 in a Major League Baseball playoff series. Only one -- the 2004 Boston Red Sox -- have come back to win the series.
If Murphy were to decline the offer, New York could still negotiate with him. If he ended up signing with another club, the Mets would receive draft-pick compensation.
According to CBSSports.com/WFAN baseball insider Jon Heyman, Mets manager Terry Collins has told friends that he'd be pleased with a two-year deal after the season.
The Mets lead the Cubs 3-0 in the NLCS, and though history is on their side, comebacks as difficult as the one Chicago will have to make have happened before.
Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy homered for the fifth consecutive postseason game on Tuesday night, matching the major league record.
You didn't expect the Mets to breeze to three wins in three games. You didn't expect their gifted but neophyte pitching to smoke the most sizzling collection of bats in baseball. But they sure have.
The Mets defeated the Cubs 5-2 on Tuesday and now sit just one win from their first World Series berth in 15 years. Here are some of the best images from the NLCS Game 3 victory.
Given the type of postseason he's had so far, it's hard to believe that Daniel Murphy may well end up playing his way out of Flushing. Believe it, though.
Daniel Murphy homered for a record-tying fifth straight game in the postseason, sending Jacob deGrom and the Mets over the Cubs 5-2 on Tuesday night for a 3-0 lead in the National League Championship Series.
Mets and Cubs fans have one thing in common -- their fan bases are long-suffering.
It's doubtful that any of those fans have more experience than 100-year-old Adeline Russo. The Westchester County woman said she has been a Mets fan since before they were even a team.
Excited Mets fans of all sizes are set to cheer on their team Tuesday night.
There's something about him that we can all relate to, and that was further evident on Sunday night.
Omar Minaya bagged Daniel Murphy, Jeurys Familia and Jacob deGrom. Oh, and someone called The Dark Knight.
The young and talented New York Mets had a 19-year-old phenom named Dwight Gooden who was taking over the Big Apple one breathtaking fastball at a time.
One can only hope that Murphy's run of greatness can continue over the next few weeks. He has already created one of the most memorable playoff legacies in franchise history.
Excitement is building among die hard fans and new ones as the New York Mets try to make it into the World Series.
Despite his heroics on the sport's biggest stage, there's a very good chance that the free-agent-to-be won't be a Met in 2016.
I admit, I thought the Cubs would be a bit much for the Mets. I've never been so happy to be so wrong.
Daniel Murphy homered again and Noah Syndergaard shut down the Cubs as the Mets took a 2-0 lead in the NLCS.
The Mets will head to Wrigley Field this week for (possibly) the next three games of the NLCS against the Chicago Cubs.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
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.
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.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
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.
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.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is calling for sunny skies and a high of 86. Thunderstorms, however, may return to the area on Thursday.
The suspect, a 46-year-old man from the Bronx, was hit with federal charges on Tuesday, stemming from his alleged actions inside Central Synagogue in Manhattan on Friday. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
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.
