Mets Break Out The Lumber, Hammer Dodgers 13-7 To Take 2-1 NLDS Lead
Right fielder Curtis Granderson tied a franchise postseason record with five RBIs, and the New York Mets came back from an early deficit to rout the Los Angeles Dodgers
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Right fielder Curtis Granderson tied a franchise postseason record with five RBIs, and the New York Mets came back from an early deficit to rout the Los Angeles Dodgers
Fans were on their toes at Citi Field Monday night, as the Mets appeared to be getting their revenge on the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Utley was penalized Sunday by MLB Chief Baseball Officer Joe Torre, who said Utley's takeout of Mets shortstop Rubin Tejada in Game 2 on Saturday was an "illegal slide."
Mets fans were shocked when they learned Utley's now-infamous slide took Tejada out for the season. But what really happened?
A day after Will, a longtime Mets fan from Queens, cried on the air while discussing his beloved team, Francesa invited him to sit with him at Monday night's Mets-Dodgers playoff game.
De Blasio called it a "tackle," adding it was "illegal" and "sickening."
The umps blew it. The command center in NYC blew it. The league brass blew it. Even the beloved Torre blew it.
As the Mets host their first home playoff game since 2006 on Monday night, the team is looking to cash in on its success.
Syndergaard became the third rookie in franchise history to start a postseason game, something Steven Matz is scheduled to do in Game 4.
All of a sudden, Matt Harvey's postseason debut contains an extra layer of drama. Wouldn't seem normal any other way.
The Mets need an avenging hero. They need The Dark Knight to rise. Now.
Major League Baseball has suspended Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley for Games 3 and 4 of the NL Division Series, after his controversial slide into New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada.
Adrian Gonzalez hit a go-ahead, two-run double during a four-run surge in the seventh inning, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-2 victory over the New York Mets.
The New York Mets defeated Los Angeles ace Clayton Kershaw in the opener and look to take a 2-0 lead when they visit the Dodgers for Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Saturday.
Jacob deGrom struck out 13 over seven scoreless innings in his postseason debut and Daniel Murphy homered off a star-crossed Clayton Kershaw.
Fans said this team reminds them of the 1986 Mets -- the last time the team won the World Series.
Clayton Kershaw has been the best pitcher in baseball since the 2011 season, but he's been a mere mortal in the playoffs.
Clayton Kershaw isn't sure what to expect from the new-look Mets, whose dramatic transformation in the second half of the season led to an NL East title.
Michael Cuddyer and the New York Mets are well aware of the challenge ahead. First, they get Clayton Kershaw in Game 1 of the playoffs against the Los Angeles Dodgers. And then, Zack Greinke.
It seems like Matt Harvey is out to make sure nobody compares the 2015 Mets with the 1969 edition of the team.
The Mets have come a long way since Oct. 19, 2006, and on Monday the fans will see first hand at Citi Field.
Matt Harvey finally made it to the New York Mets' workout, and he had an explanation plenty of New Yorkers could understand — he was stuck in traffic.
The Mets' star outfielder was hit by a pitch on his left hand last week, but that won't limit him in the National League Division Series against the Dodgers.
He's the first rookie to top the list since Major League Baseball and its players' union started releasing sales rankings from MLB.com's online shop in 2010.
Don't tell us the Mets wouldn't gain from making the Dodgers travel 3,000 miles for the first two games, from the warm beach to the cold dusk of Queens.
The Washington Nationals routed the reeling New York Mets 14-2 on a rainy Wednesday night at Citi Field.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
A subway station elevator on the Upper West Side has been out of service for months, and one fed-up mom turned to social media to try to get help.
A contractor is facing charges after a fire ripped through four homes in Astoria, Queens, on Wednesday.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
A subway station elevator on the Upper West Side has been out of service for months, and one fed-up mom turned to social media to try to get help.
A contractor is facing charges after a fire ripped through four homes in Astoria, Queens, on Wednesday.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
New York City officials, transportation advocates, and Families for Safe Streets are calling on state leaders to pass the "Stop Super Speeders Act."
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
Ruth Benjamin, 81, was seated at a table near the front of the Ivy Hill Laundromat in Newark, N.J., when two vehicles crashed into the business Monday.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
Delays are still lingering after a Long Island Rail Road train hit debris Wednesday morning in one of the East River tunnels.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
New York City officials, transportation advocates, and Families for Safe Streets are calling on state leaders to pass the "Stop Super Speeders Act."
Fed chief Jerome Powell said he will remain as a governor on the central bank's board after his term as chair ends on May 15.
The Koh-i-Noor diamond was given to Queen Victoria in 1849 as part of a war treaty. It has a long, controversial history and is heavily contested by other countries.
The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
The Washington Nationals routed the reeling New York Mets 14-2 on a rainy Wednesday night at Citi Field.
Nathan Eovaldi delivered seven scoreless innings as the Rangers blanked the Yankees 3-0, snapping New York's hot streak and avoiding a sweep in Arlington.
The New York Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.
The New York Mets breezed to an 8-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Two former Fordham basketball players were permanently banned by the NCAA on Tuesday for their roles in a point-shaving scheme.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
On April 22, state lawmakers have passed their sixth extension to buy more time to settle the state budget. With the April 1 deadline already long gone and the clock still ticking, leaders and patients at community health centers in Harlem are worried about funding.
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 surgery resident is tapping into some unconventional skills to help pay off a huge amount of undergrad and med school debt. He's turning to his past as a balloon artist to help pay off nearly half a million dollars in loans. Jared Hill reports.
The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady as the central bank deals with stubborn inflation and continued economic uncertainty linked to the war with Iran. Gwen Baumgardner has more on what this means for your wallet.
In New Jersey, at least two towns are issuing warnings to residents after recent black bear sightings. The latest one happened in Teaneck, where a bear was spotted sleeping in a tree. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Two months into the war with Iran, defense secretary Pete Hegseth faced some tough questions from lawmakers Wednesday. Natalie Brand reports.
A mama duck and her babies were recently seen waddling through a Bellmore elementary school.
